Anchuruli Tunnel is a 5.5km (03.4miles) long water tunnel in Idukki district of Kerala that starts near Erattayar and ends at Anchuruli in Kanchiyar panchayat. This tunnel was constructed by drilling the Kalyanathandu hill to bring water from the Erattayar dam to the Idukki reservoir for power generation.[1] [2] [3]
| Anchuruli Tunnel | |
| Coordinates: | Erattayar end: 9.7969°N 77.0981°W Anchuruli end: 9.7714°N 77.0747°W |
| Status: | Active |
| Location: | Idukki, Kerala |
| Start: | Erattayar |
| End: | Anchuruli |
| Character: | Water tunnel |
| Crosses: | Kalyanathandu hill |
| Lanes: | 1 |
| Owner: | Kerala State Electricity Board |
| Also Known As: | Erattayar Idukki Tunnel |
The tunnel was constructed from to on contract by Pyli Pilla. The tunnel has a diameter of . 22 people died during the construction of the tunnel.