About Village
Kannan Devan Hills Village is an old village located in the Devikulam Taluk of Idukki District.The history of tea plantations in the Kanan Devan hills near Munnar in Kerala almost always begins with the Europeans, but the name of the hill range itself is a tribute to its natives. When the first British men came to Munnar, they found in two Mudhuvan tribesmen their local guides. The Mudhuvans, who were the early tribesman and inhabitants of the hills, guided the British to the various spots in the area. It is believed that the two Mudhuvans were named Kanan and Devan, and that’s why the British named the hill range as Kanan Devan. Most of the village has tea gardens. Most of the people in this village are plantation workers. The village is located at an elevation of 6000 ft above sea level. The important dams of Kerala like Mattupetty and Kundala are located in this village. Among them is the Kundala Arch Dam. The village is bordered by the state of Tamil Nadu.
Demography
According to the 2011 census, there are a total of 55738 people in 14134 families. This includes 27973 males and 27765 females.
Geography
The Kannan Devan Hills Village Office is located near Devikulam town 8 Km far from Munnar town. The area of this village is 45689 ha. pallivasal, Mankulam and vattavada are the borders of this village.
Socio-Economic
Most of the people in this village are plantation workers
Ecology
Most of the village has tea gardens
Tourism
Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam