Painavu is the administrative headquarters of Idukki district of Kerala, India. Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery - 120 km Nearest Railhead: Angamaly - 114 km Road connectivity: State Highway 33 km from Thodupuzha and Idukki Road from Neriyamangalam June - September : Rainy 12-25 degrees October - January : Winter 5-20 degrees February - March: Summer 15-30 degrees Situated amidst the Idukki Wild Life Sanctuary, Painavu is also home to several State Government institutions such as Civil Station,Idukki and Government Engineering College,Idukki. The Idukki Dam and the Cheruthoni Dam part of the Idukki Hydro Electric project are situated 7 km from Painavu. View of Painavu Engineering College, Painavu.
