Northern Travancore
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The Northern Travancore, Kerala
, consists of a part of Ernakulam district
, and a part of Idukki district
. These places were the part of Travancore kingdom before the Indian Independence.
Idukki District
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, consists of a part of Ernakulam district
Ernakulam district
-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...
, and a part of Idukki district
Idukki district
Idukki district is one among the 14 districts of Kerala state, India. The district headquarters is located at in Painavu.It is the second least populous district in Kerala, after Wayanad .-Etymology:...
. These places were the part of Travancore kingdom before the Indian Independence.
Important Cities and Towns in Travancore
Ernakulam District- North ParavurNorth ParavurNorth Paravur formerly known as Parur is a town, municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is an old and growing municipality. Paravur is the capital of Paravur Taluk in Ernakulam district...
, AluvaAluvaAluva , is a suburb of the city of Kochi, situated north of the city center and a municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Aluva is also a major industrial center of the state....
, AngamalyAngamalyAngamaly is a satellite town of the city of Kochi, situated north of the city center and a municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is one of the entry points or gateways to Ernakulam district from northern Kerala...
, PerumbavoorPerumbavoorPerumbavoor is a suburban region of Kochi city and a municipality in Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. It lies in the North Eastern tip of the Greater Cochin area and is also the headquarters of Kunnathunad Taluk. It is a Main Satellite Centres of Kochi City. Perumbavoor is famed...
, MuvattupuzhaMuvattupuzhaMuvattupuzha is a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a junction of three districts namely Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki. The town is bordered by Kottayam district on southern side and Idukki district on eastern side approximately 20 km from the town...
, PiravomPiravomPiravom is a town situated in Muvattupuzha Taluk of Ernakulam district in Kerala state, south India. It is 33 km South East of Cochin city & 42 km north of Kottayam town. Piravom is famous for historic Hindu temples and Syrian Christian churches. The town lies 22 km from the Taluka...
, KoothattukulamKoothattukulamKoothattukulam is situated in the Muvattupuzha Taluk, towards the South East corner of Ernakulam district in Kerala, South India. The town lies 50km south east of Kochi City, 17 km to the south of Muvattupuzha, and 35 kilometres east of Kottayam town and lies on the M.C. Road. It lies at the...
, KizhakkambalamKizhakkambalamKizhakkambalam is a village in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India, a satellite township and eastern suburb of Cochin city. The majority of people living here are Jacobite Syrian and Catholic Christians and Hindus.-Notable landmarks:...
, KothamangalamKothamangalamKothamangalam is a town located in eastern part of Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala situated 45 km north east of Kochi City. It is located around 14 km north east to the town of Muvattupuzha. The town is situated in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountain ranges. It...
Idukki District
- Idukki, PainavuPainavuPainavu is the headquarters of the Idukki district of Kerala, India.Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport,Nedumbassery -120 km Nearest Railhead: Angamaly - 114 km Altitude:800 –1000 metres above sea level...
, KanjikuzhiKanjikuzhi-Demographics: India census, Kanjikuzhi had a population of 28504 with 14426 males and 14078 females....
, Vazhathope - MunnarMunnarMunnar is one of the most popular hill station in Kerala and in southern India. Munnar is located on the Western Ghats, situated in the Idukki district....
, Devikulam, Kannan Devan HillsKannan Devan HillsKanan Devan Hills is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala.The village of Kannan Devan Hills in Devikulam Taluk, was given on lease on 11th July, 1877 by the Poonjar Thampuran to John Daniel Munroe, of London and Peermedu, for coffee plantation...
, Marayur, AdimaliAdimaliAdimali is a town in Idukki district of Kerala state, India.Adimali is located on the National Highway 49 connecting Kochi and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Munnar, a famous hill station is about 30 km northeast of Adimali. The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located nearby. Pepper cultivation... - UdumbancholaUdumbancholaUdumbanchola is a taluk in Idukki district of Kerala state in India. This is in the high-ranges. Nedumkandam is the major town and capital of Udumbanchola taluk...
, NedumkandamNedumkandamNEDUMKANDAM, known as the Capital of High-Ranges also known ascity of spices is the major town and head quators of Udumbanchola taluk of Idukki district in Kerala state, India.Nedumkandam is a fast growing town in Idukki and expected to become one of the large cities in Kerala in 15...
, RajakkadRajakkad-Demographics: India census, Rajakkad had a population of 16378 with 8219 males and 8159 females.... - ThodupuzhaThodupuzhaThodupuzha is a town and a municipality in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 35.43 km2. It is 62 km from Ernakulam. Geographical Classification of Thodupuzha Region is Midland or Idanad....
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