Manimala

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Manimala is an area in the Kottayam district of Kerala in India. The population is about 10,000, of whom the majority are farmers whose main income comes from rubber plantations. The people are from several religions and castes.

Manimala got its name after Manimalayar which is one of the major rivers of Kerala, about 92km in length, originating from Sahyadris (Westernghats).