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Geography of Erattayar Grama Panchayat

Erattayar Grama Panchayat, located in Udumbanchola Taluk of Idukki District, is part of the Western Ghats mountain range. The region is rich in mountain ranges, valleys, forest areas, and water bodies, making it geographically diverse and naturally beautiful.

  • It includes areas situated at high elevations above sea level.
  • The region experiences a tropical highland climate.
  • It receives significant annual rainfall.
  • Agriculture is the main source of livelihood, with cardamom, pepper, coffee, and rubber being the major crops.
  • Forest and water resources are important natural features of the region.
  • Erattayar Dam and its reservoir are among the major geographical features of the area.