Koviloor, Kerala

Koviloor (Malayalam: കോവിലൂർ) is a village located in Vattavada panchayat of Devikulam taluk in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] It is situated around 1,700 m (5,600 ft) above sea level near the Tamil Nadu border. It is 43 km (27 mi) east of Munnar.[2] The village is known for growing a wide range of vegetables and fruits through terrace farming.[3] The majority of the population speaks Tamil, as the region borders Tamil Nadu.[4]

Koviloor
Village
Koviloor village
Koviloor village
Koviloor is located in Kerala
Koviloor
Koviloor
Location in Kerala
Koviloor is located in India
Koviloor
Koviloor
Koviloor (India)
Coordinates: 10°11′00″N 77°15′25″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictIdukki
TalukDevikulam
Government
 • TypePanchayat
 • BodyVattavada Panchayat
Elevation
1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Languages
 • Official
 • Regional
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
685615
STD code04865
Vehicle registrationKL-68 (Devikulam Sub RTO)
Nearest townMunnar
Nearest airportCochin Airport

Etymology

The name Koviloor is a combination of two Tamil words: Kovil, which means ''temple'' and Oor, which means "village", thus it literally means the "village of temples".[5]

Economy
Terrace fileds near Koviloor

The economy of Koviloor is built on agriculture, with farmers constituting the majority of the population. There are many farmlands surrounding the village that use traditional agricultural practices to grow crops like carrots, garlic, beans and cabbage.[3] There are also several strawberry farms near the village. Vegetable cultivation is also widespread in neighboring villages like Vattavada, Pazhathottam, Chilanthiyar and Kottakamboor.[6]

Transportation
Road to Vattavada and Koviloor villages through Pampadum Shola National Park

Koviloor village has limited public transportation. There are some private and KSRTC buses plying here from Ernakulam.[7] Farmers mainly rely on these bus services to transport their produce to town. Trip jeeps are also available to Munnar.[8]

References
  1. "Vattavada Panchayath". Vattavada Panchayath. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  2. "Koviloor, Vattavada Panchayat, Idukki District, Kerala, India". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  3. "സഞ്ചാരികളുടെ ലിസ്റ്റിലില്ലാത്ത മൂന്നാറിലെ കോവിലൂർ". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  4. "Why Vattavada is hailed as agricultural haven of Kerala". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  5. "കോവിലൂർ കണ്ടതിലേറെ കാഴ്ചകളുമായി കാത്തിരിക്കുന്ന ഗ്രാമം". malayalam.nativeplanet.com (in Malayalam). 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  6. "ഈ പാത യാഥാർഥ്യമായാൽ; വട്ടവടയിൽ നിന്ന് കൊടൈക്കനാലിലേക്ക് 2 മണിക്കൂർ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  7. "സ്വകാര്യ ബസുകളുടെ പെർമിറ്റ് റദ്ദാക്കൽ; യാത്ര ഉത്തരമില്ലാ ചോദ്യം". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  8. "500 രൂപയ്ക്കൊരു മൂന്നാർ യാത്ര". www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
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