| Aravenu | |
| Settlement Type: | village |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Tamil Nadu, India |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Tamil Nadu |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Tamil |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Aravenu is a very small township near Kotagiri of The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] The population is largely Badaga[1] and Tamil . It is the headquarters of the Jakanarai panchayat.[1]
It is located 4km (02miles) from Kotagiri town on the Kotagiri to Mettupalayam SH15.[1] This is one of the Nilgiri Ghat Roads. A further road links Aravenu directly with Coonoor via Bandishola.
Catherine Falls is located approximately 3km (02miles) from Aravenu.[2]
The area is rich in wildlife. Indian bison can be spotted grazing in the wooded areas. Other animals that thrive here include leopards, spotted deer and wild boar.