Muvattupuzha taluk

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Muvattupuzha

Moovattupuzha

—  village  —
Coordinates
Country India
State Kerala
District(s) Ernakulam
Nearest city Thodupuzha, Kottayam
Parliamentary constituency Idukki, Kottayam
Assembly constituency Muvattupuzha, Piravom
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Muvattupuzha taluk is part of Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] It is a revenue division for ease of administration purposes.

Muvattupuzha taluk is headquartered at Muvattupuzha town. Most government offices are in Mini Civil Station at Vazhappilly. Muvattupuzha taluk consists of Muvattupuzha municipality[2] and the following panchayaths[3]

Muvattupuzha taluka consists of highland and midland regions including large rubber plantations and pineapple fields. It has a predominantly agrarian economy. The population of Muvattupuzha taluk according to 2001 Census of India is 324644.[4] It borders with Kothamangalam taluk on the North, Thodupuzha taluk of Idukki District on the East, Vaikom and Meenachil taluks of Kottayam District on the South and Kunnathunad taluk on the West.

Main towns in Muvattupuzha taluk are:

References

  1. ↑ http://ernakulam.gov.in/tlk_pop.htm
  2. ↑ http://ernakulam.nic.in/munci.htm
  3. ↑ http://ernakulam.nic.in/pan.htm
  4. ↑ http://ernakulam.gov.in/tlk_pop.htm

See also

Districts
Cities and towns

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