About Village
Poonjar Thekkekara is a Village in Erattupetta Block in Kottayam District of Kerala State, India. It belongs to South Kerala Division . It is located 41 KM towards East from District head quarters Kottayam. 8 KM from Erattupetta. 152 KM from State capital Thiruvananthapuram.
Demography
The village Poonjar Thekkekara falls in Kottayam district situated in Kerala state, with a population 19425. The male and female populations are 9637 and 9788 respectively. The size of the area is about 44.07 square kilometer.
Geography
The village has mainly semi-plain region surrounded by small hills.
Socio-Economic
Village comprises of mostly small scale farmers. Industrial level business related to the crops such as rubber, coffee and pepper are also here.
Ecology
Greenery of rubber, coffee and pepper plantations.
Tourism
A tributory of Meenachil river which flows through the village looks like a shy virgin who embracing and caressing its banks and carrying the fragrance of the east. Muthukora mala and Aruvikkachal waterfalls are main view points from this village.