Munnar
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For the 2009 film, see Munnar (film).
Munnar (IPA: [muːn̪ːɐːr]) is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above mean sea level,[4] in the Western Ghats mountain range. Munnar is also called the "Kashmir of South India" and is a popular honeymoon destination.
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Munnar | |
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Nickname: The Kashmir of South India | |
Coordinates: 10°05′21″N 77°03′35″E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Idukki |
Taluk | Devikulam |
Named for | Tea plantations, cool climate |
Government | |
• Type | Grama Panchayat |
• Body | Munnar grama panchayath |
Area | |
• Total | 187 km2 (72 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,532 m (5,026 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 32,029 |
• Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam[2] |
• Regional | Tamil,[3] Malayalam |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 685612 |
Telephone code | 04865 |
Vehicle registration | KL-68, KL-06 |
Literacy | 84.9% |
Website | keralatourism |
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