District Court Thodupuzha

ABOUT DISTRICT COURT

Idukki district lies in the eastern part of the state. This District is the second largest district in area basis,Palakkad being the first. The District Court of Idukki exercises jurisdiction over an area of 4320.89 Sq. km comprising the Taluks Devikulam, Peermade, Udumbanchola and Thodupuzha . The district judicial head quarters is situated at Muttom, near Thodupuzha. Before the formation of Idukki District in 1976, the talukes of Devikulam, Peermade and Udumbanchola formed part of Kottayam District. The District Court of Idukki was established in the year 1978 as per government order G.O (MS) 92/78/Home dated 21.10.1978.

The District of Idukki is unique in many respects. It is here spices like cardamom,pepper, tea and coffee, clove, Karuvapatta were cultivated. The famous wild life sanctuary of Thekkady attracts thousands of people every year. The tallest Arch Dam of India is constructed across Kuruvan-Kurathi hills in this district. The largest village in kerala Kannandevan Village (55 Sq.km) and the smallest village Kudayathoor having 22 Sq.km are situated in this district. The Hill Stations at Munnar and Thekkady, The beauty of Wagamon are the most saught after tourist destinations in Kerala

The districts total land area accounts for 12.9% of the State[...]