About Village
Kanthalloor is a village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. Kanthaloor is a village nestled in the Western Ghats of India.The salubrious climate and the picturesque landscapes and wide variety of tropical crops coupled with the close proximity of Munnar (a major hill station), has transformed this village into a tourist destination. Kanthalloor is at 5000 ft above sea level, Kanthalloor provides the climate for the natural farming of fruits like apple, which are not commonly cultivated in the state. Along with apples, guava, gooseberry, orange, eggfruits, peach, passion fruit etc are also cultivated here. Vegetables and spices like cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, beans, potato, and garlic grow here aplenty. With its sprawling tea estates, rolling hills, waterfalls, picture – postcard hamlets, Kanthalloor has the makings of an idyllic holiday destination. Nestled in the eastern side of the charming Western Ghats, in Idukki district of Kerala State, it is 180 kms from Ernakulam, 60 kms from Udumalpettai, 14 km from Marayoor and 57 kms from Munnar( the major hillstation in Kerala). It is on the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu placed between Udamalpet and Munnar. Kanthalloor is known for its wide variety of crops which is not seen on the other parts of kerala, which includes varieties of tropical crops. Situated at a height of 5000 ft above sea level, it provides the cool climate for the natural farming of fruits like Apple, Orange, Strawberry, Blackberry, Plums, Gooseberry, Egg fruits, peach, Sugarcane, passion fruits. etc.Vegetables and spices like cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, beans, potato, and garlic grow here a plenty. It is also known for terrace farming. Hill sides are carved out into a series of wide steps, enough to cultivate crop. It is a virtually a rain shadow village. A paradise for photographers and nature lovers, Kanthalloor and its surrounding environs are especially spectacular just after the rains. One can enjoy the beauty of dense fog (Koda Manju) in early morning and evening, sublime mist and clouds during this season. The Anaimudi Sholai National Park (Formerly known as the Mannavan Chola) is the evergreen forest surrounding Kanthalloor. Muiyaras, View point, Watch towers, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Anaimudi Sholai National park , Pattisseri Dam, Kulachivayal rocks, Keezhanthoor waterfalls and the cave temple of Sri Rama are the main places of attraction. The cave temple of Lord Rama is also a historical landmark.
Demography
According to the 2011 census, there are a total of 6758 people in 1778 families. This includes 3339 males and 3419 females.
Geography
The kanthalloor Village Office is located near kanthalloor Town 55 Km far from Munnar town. The area of this village is 4842 ha.
Socio-Economic
Majority of the people living in this village depends on agriculture and other small scale business
Ecology
The terrain of the village comprise of Residential areas, greenish paddy fields, plantation and forest land
Tourism
Pattisserry Dam