Thookkupalam | |
Meaning: | Hang Bridge |
Native Name Lang: | ml |
Settlement Type: | village |
Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
Coordinates: | 9.8132°N 77.1985°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Idukki |
Founder: | Pattom Thanu Pillai |
Government Type: | Panchayath |
Governing Body: | Karunapuram grama panchayath |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 04868 |
Registration Plate: | KL-69 |
Thookupalam is a developing commercial centre about from the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. It lies on the banks of river Kallar and is one of the main tourist hubs between Thekkady, Munnar and Ramakkalmedu.
Thookupalam is one of the spices trading centres in Idukki district. The place is situated on the Thekkady-Munnar road near the Ramakkalmedu windmill project. The main crops cultivated in the area include cardamom, black pepper, Cocoa, and coffee. Thookkupalam is well known for the Sunday market of vegetables, fruits, domestic animals, and many agricultural products. This is one of the developing villages of Idukki.
The main mode of transport in Thookkupalam is road. Kerala State RTC and Tamil Nadu STC services are also available 24/7.