Nedumkandam
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Nedumkandam is the headquarters of Udumbanchola taluk which is situated in Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. Nedumkandam is among the fastest growing towns in the Idukki district. Nedumkandam is well known for its spices production and is a major contributor to the production of spices like cardamom and pepper. This town situated an average elevation (considering only town region) of 900 meter above sea level and maximum elevation respectively 1190 meter (kailasappara mountain) 1100 meter (Ummakkkada mountain, Kurishupara) and 975 meter (Nedumkandam St. Sebastian's Church Kurishumala ) and is a destination for economical stay and shopping for tourists in the popular Kumily-Munnar tourist route.
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Nedumkandam | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 9.843°N 77.1519°E / 9.843; 77.1519 | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Idukki |
Government | |
• Type | Panchayath |
• Body | Nedumkandam Grama Panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 71.95 km2 (27.78 sq mi) |
Elevation | 900−1,190 m (−3,000 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 41,980 |
• Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English[2] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 685553 |
Telephone code | 04868 |
Vehicle registration | KL-69, KL-37 |
Nearest cities | Kattappana, Adimaly, Munnar |
Lok Sabha constituency | Idukki |
Niyamasabha constituency | Udumbanchola |
Climate | cold climate which may come down to 10c (Köppen) |