Thodupuzha (Malayalam: ) is a town and a municipality in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 35.43km. It is 62km from Ernakulam. Geographical Classification of Thodupuzha Region is Midland or Idanad. Thodupuzha is also the name of the river that flows through the town. It is the largest town in the district and is the commercial centre. The town is being modernised with the help of a programme sponsored by the World Bank which is financing the programme through the Government of Kerala. It was once part of the territory of the princely state, Travancore. It lies in central Kerala, southeast of Muvattupuzha. The Thodupuzha municipality area is characterised by hilly terrain with a lot of green vegetation. The Main Eastern Highway (Muvattupuzha - Pathanamthitta - Punalur Road / SH - 08) passes through Thodupuzha and connects it to two of its neighboring towns, Muvattupuzha and Pala. Syrian Christians, Hindus and Muslims co-exist in harmony...
