Erumely
Erumely, is a panchayath in the southeast part of Kottayam district in Kerala state, India. It is situated on the way to Sabarimala and also an important halting place for the Sabarimala pilgrims. The village is nourished by Manimala River. Perunthenaruvi Falls, the scenic waterfall near Vechoochira is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) from Erumely. Cheruvally estate also provides a great experience. As of 2011 India census, Erumely had a population of 38890 in which 21199 are males and 22230 are females. Average sex ratio is 1049, which is lower than the state average of 1084. The literacy rate of males is 97.53% and 95.71% for females. It spreads over an area of 82.36 km² with 40% of forest coverage.
Source - Wikipedia [Feb,2021]
Erumely is famed for its religious harmony and prosperity between Hindus and Muslims which existed from the early periods. It is a place which have strong roots in legends and myths associated with lord Ayyappa. The panchayath of Erumely was formed on 15 August 1953. Erumely is the name extracted from Erumakolli ("killed the buffalo"). A myth tells that Lord Ayyappa killed "Mahishi" in this place on the way to collect a tiger's milk. Mahish means buffalo and "Eruma" in Malayalam and hence the name extract "erumakolli".
It is surrounded by Parathodu, Kanjirappally and Mundakkayam panchayaths in north, Chittar panchayath in east and south, Manimala, Chirakkadavu panchayaths in west. The panchayath is divided into 23 wards for its administrative convenience.
