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Muvattupuzha
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About Muvattupuzha
Muvattupuzha is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Velloorkunnam, 57km from Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends.
Muvattupuzha is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 30,397, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Muvattupuzha sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Muvattupuzha to your route.
About Muvattupuzha
Muvattupuzha ([muʋɐːt̺ːupuɻɐ]) is a municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 35 km (21.7 mi) east of the district headquarters in Thrikkakara and about 204 km (126.8 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 census of India, Muvattupuzha has a population of 30,397Read more
people, out of which 15,010 are males and 15,387 are females and a population density of 2,306/km2 (5,970/sq mi).
Muvattupuzha is bordered by Kottayam district to the south and Idukki district to the east. The town lies at the intersection of the MC Road and National Highway 49, approximately 28 km (17 mi) from the district headquarters at Ernakulam. It is situated 20 km (12 mi) from Thodupuzha, 17 km (11 mi) from Koothattukulam, and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Arakuzha.
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Muvattupuzha is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.9799 latitude, 76.5738 longitude.
What is the population of Muvattupuzha?
Muvattupuzha has a population of approximately 30,397 people, making it a town in India.
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- Population
- 30,397
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Kerala
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 9.9799, 76.5738
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Worth the detour from Muvattupuzha
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Athirappilly Falls
The Niagara of India in Kerala, a 24-meter waterfall on the Chalakudy River plunging through dense tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Fort Kochi
A charming historic quarter blending Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture with iconic Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Munnar Tea Plantations
Rolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.
55 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends
The Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.
57 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Kerala Backwaters
A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Muvattupuzha
- 55 kmMunnar Tea PlantationsRolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.
- 57 kmValparai Forty Hairpin BendsThe Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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