Puttady

Puttady
പുറ്റടി
Village
Puttady

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°39′58″N 77°09′40″E / 9.666°N 77.161°E / 9.666; 77.161Coordinates: 9°39′58″N 77°09′40″E / 9.666°N 77.161°E / 9.666; 77.161
Country  India
State Kerala
District Idukki district
Elevation 900 m (3,000 ft)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code 04868
Vehicle registration KL-6

Puttady is a town in idukki district of Kerala, India. The Spice Park of Spices Board India for Cardamom and Pepper is situated at Puttady. [1]

Etymology

The word Puttady comes from Putu which means New and Adi meaning village in Old Tamil / Malayalam language. An alternative meaning is Puttu (Anthill), hence puttady means a place having anthill.

History

There are proofs that Puttady and adjoining areas have been occupied since ancient times. Earthen pots belonging to ancient cultures have been unearhed at NSPHS playground but were subsequently damaged due to negligence. Chankurandan mala cave is an example of old culture, Kalumel kal is another such example. Vera kalu (hero stone) is also present at Kochera 5 km from Puttady

Transportation

Puttady is located on Kumily Munnar road.

References

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