erumeli

Erumely, also spelled Erumeli, is a town and panchayat located in the south-eastern part of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. Erumely is situated east of Kottayam town and north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The village is on the banks of the Manimala River.

Demographics

Indian census, Erumely had a population of 43,437, of whom 21,199 were males and 22,230 were females. The sex ratio is 1,049 females per 1,000 males, which is lower than the state average of 1,084. The literacy rate for males is 97.53%, while for females, it is 95.71%.

Administration

The panchayath of Erumely was formed on 15 August 1953. It covers an area of 82.36 km² with 40% forest cover. It is surrounded by Parathodu, Kanjirappally and Mundakkayam panchayaths in north, Chittar panchayath in east and south, Manimala, Chirakkadavu panchayaths in west. The panchayath is divided into 23 wards for its administrative convenience.

Wards in Erumely panchayath

Climate

The climate of Erumely is classified under Köppen. The place remains humid throughout the year with an annual temperature of 31 °C. Among the months, March and April are the hottest. The south west monsoon arrives from mid May to August providing significant amount of rainfall. The average annual rainfall here is 2620 mm. Winter normally starts from December to February.

Access

Road

Erumely can be approached through Mundakkayam, Kanjirappally, Manimala, Kanamala, Ponkunnam, Vechoochira, or Ranni. People coming from Kottayam can reach through Kanjirappally. People coming from Kochi can reach through Thripunithura, Pala, Ponkunnam, Vizhikkithodu. People from the Highranges can access Erumely through Mundakkayam - Erumely state highway. From the capital city Trivandrum, Erumely is accessed through Ranni.
NH220 National Highway passes 10 km near to Erumely through 26th mile, which makes it reachable easily.

Railway

Nearest Rail Heads are Kottayam, Chengannur, Changanassery, and Thiruvalla.

Airport

Cochin International Airport (119 km) and Thiruvananthapuram Airport (140 km) are the nearest airports. Believers Church informed Pinarayi the consent to hand over land for Sabarigiri International airport. The airport at Cheruvally is approved by both governments and may expect to start soon.

On 19 July 2017, the Kerala Government has announced the construction of Airport at Cheruvally Estate of Harrisons Plantations near Erumeli, to facilitate travel of Sabarimala pilgrims.

Proposed airport

State and central governments have approved an airport for Sabarimala and Cheruvally estate near Erumely is one among three sites. The other sites were government sites and whether Cheruvally is a government land or not will be announced by court in a year. The case is in court. If implemented, it will be a green field airport with no industries or commercial building allowed with a huge radius of 50 km or more. The name of the proposed airport is Sabarigiri International Airport or shortened as "SABARI AIRPORT".

Distances from various places

*From Kottayam: 50 km
*From Cochin : 98 km
*From Kumily: 70 km
*From Kanjirappally : 14 km
*From Pala : 40 km
*From Mundakkayam : 13.5 km
*From Ranni : 18 km
*From Angamoozhy : 28 km
*From Alappuzha: 73 km
*From Manimala: 17 km
*From Thodupuzha: 63 km

Nearby places

* Mundakayam
* Ranni
* Thulappally
* Kanjirappally
* Kuruvamoozhy
* Chenappady
* Mukkoottuthara
* Ponkunnam
* Kanamala

See also

* Pettathullal

References

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Villages in Kottayam district