Nelliampathi

Overview

Nelliyampathy is a hill station, located 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Palakkad district in the state of Kerala, India.

Nelliyampathy
Nelliampathi
Hill Station
Nelliampathi
Western Ghats at Nelliampathi
Western Ghats at Nelliampathi
Nickname: 
Nelliampathi
Nelliyampathy is located in Kerala
Nelliyampathy
Nelliyampathy
Location in Kerala, India
Nelliyampathy is located in India
Nelliyampathy
Nelliyampathy
Nelliyampathy (India)
Coordinates: 10°31′47″N 76°41′02″E / 10.529627°N 76.684012°E / 10.529627; 76.684012
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPalakkad
Named afterNelliampathi
Government
 • BodyGram Panchayat
Area
 • Total
576 km2 (222 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
5,545
 • Density9.63/km2 (24.9/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-KL
Vehicle registrationKL-70
Nearest cityNenmara and Kollengode

Nelliyampathy (also spelled as Nelliampathi) is a hill station, located 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Palakkad district in the state of Kerala, India.[2][3][4]

Geography

Seetharkundu

A viewpoint called Seethargund is situated 8 km away from Nelliyampathy. Seethargund, according to beliefs is the place where Lord Rama, Laxmana and Seetha rested during their exile.

Kesavan Rock

Another attraction of Nelliyampathy is the Kesavanpara viewpoint. The film Mrigaya, starring Mammootty, was shot here.[5][6]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Nelliyampathy had a population of 8,718 with 4,358 males and 4360 females.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Basic details of Grama Panchayats in Palakkad District". lsgkerala.gov.in.
  2. ↑ "Nelliampathi Travel Guide: Places to Visit, Stay & Explore". www.exoticamp.com. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Nelliampathi, home to the mightyGreat Hornbills! – Paws Trails Magazine | Wildlife | Nature | Conservation | Photography | Species | Research". www.pawstrailsmagazine.com. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  4. ↑ admin. "Nelliampathi Tourism- Things to Do & Places to Visit in Nelliampathi". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  5. ↑ Maradei, Irene (2007). "Nelliyampathy". Things to Do and See Around Palakkad. Palakkad. Archived from the original on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
  6. ↑ "Reports of National Panchayat Directory". Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  7. ↑ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  • Silent Valley model eco-tourism proposed to save Nelliampathy Hills
  • Wikivoyage logo Nelliampathy travel guide from Wikivoyage

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