Adimali (Malayalam: അടിമാലി) is a town in the Idukki district of Kerala, India.Adimali is located on the National Highway 49 (India) connecting Kochi and Madurai, India. Munnar is a famous hill station which is about 30 km northeast of Adimali. The waterfalls Cheeyappara and Valara are located nearby. Pepper cultivation is the main agricultural activity of this place. [2] The 294 meter Ponmudi Dam
was constructed in 1963 across the Panniar river, nearly 15 km southeast of Adimali, on the way to Rajakkad. Adimali is a fast developing locality in Kerala because of its proximity to other well-developed areas and natural beauty. Kallar is a beautiful place located just 14 km from Adimaly, on the Kallar river. It has almost all the basic facilitis, like well connected roads, educational institutions and hospitals. ADIMALY
The former name of the Adimali area was Mannamkandam, as the name indicates the Mannan tribe once populated the area. Other tribal groups collectively called the Muthuvan are also living in Adimali. Before 1980, the main crops under cultivation were rice in paddy fields as well as pepper and cardamom. Now almost 90 percent of the paddy fields have been modified to other purposes, such as residential land, rubber plantations or banana fields. History
Adimali is a relatively new town located between Kochi and Munnar. It gained its importance when the Government of Kerala allowed mass settlements of people from the neighbouring districts in the Mid 2Oth century. The majority of the people in area around Adimali migrated from the nearby district of Ernakulam. Since it intersects two major roads and is a popular resting point on the way to Munnar, Adimali slowly grew in size. In the last 15 years, Adimali has emerged as a major population center in the district. Geography
Adimali is a place of natural wonders, scenic waterfalls, picturesque valleys and misty hills. It is famous for its pepper and cardamom plantations. The river Periyar flows through its locality. The area also has a few beautiful dams and adjoining man made lakes. Cheeyappara Waterfall
The rapids of Cheeyappara descend from a height of about 1000 feet, churning with tremendous force onto 13 rock slabs in the vicinity of a bridge included in National Highway 49. A rainbow is visible in the morning sunshine upon the spray of water. It is one of the few waterfalls one can view from the bottom standing so close to the water. Next to the falls, there is a designated bathing area where one can appreciate the cool droplets of water spraying from the waterfall. Valara Waterfall
Valara waterfall is just 1 kilometer away from Cheeyapara waterfall en route to Adimali. The Periyar River cascades steeply from the top of a hill to a depth of about 200 feet, into a precipitous gorge. Travelers can admire its beauty from Highway 49, which wends it way over one of the hills. Adimali Waterfall
Near the heart of Adimali, an eponymous waterfall has become a scenic attraction and alluring landmark conveniently accessible from the town. Climate
Adimali generally has a cool climate throughout the year, typical of the higher altitudes though not as cold as Munnar. Temperatures rarely exceed 26 degrees and never drop below 10 degrees, as it usually stays around 17-24 degrees. Though December–January and June–July are comparatively cooler than other of the months. Adimaly is a place with heavy rainfall throughout the year and it is heaviest during the June–September season of southwest monsoon. Rains in Adimali sometimes continue for hours or even days and weeks without any dry spell, which may bring the town to a standstill. New residents frequently relocate to Adimaly, owing to its pleasant atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. This is evident considering the abrupt increase in population both within the town and nearby areas in the recent past. Trade and Commerce
Historically, this area's economy has depended heavily upon agriculture, with great advances due to improved methods of intensive farming experienced over approximately the past 50 years. Adimaly produces a significant percentage of Kerala's total domestic production of spices, and is an important spice trading center. Industry and secondary development has seen moderate growth, and does not play a pivotal role in the economy. The head quarters of the companies Eastern Condiments and Eastern Agro-Foods are in this town. The service sector comprises a very small section of the town's economy. Education
Brain Drain
Due to the shortage of higher educational facilities and job opportunities in the locality most of the youth in the area have migrated to foreign countries and other urbanized regions, as in the rest of Kerala. But the rate is meaningfully higher in Adimali. Colleges
Mar Baselious College
SNDP Yogam Training College
Stella Maries College
Logos Academy
Morning Star School of Nursing
Symbian institute of mobilephone engineering & research centre
Primary and Secondary Schools
Eastern Newton School
SNDP vocational higher secondary schools
Viswadeepthi Public school
SNDP higher Secondary school
Fathima matha GHSS
Govt VHSE Deviyar Colony
Technical High school
St. Thomas Public school
Govt High school
Sree vivekanada vidhya sadhan
St.Sebastian's High School
SSHS Thokkupara
Hospitals
Mappanikat Eye Clinic and Dental Hospital
Navajyothi Ayurveda Hospital
Taluk Hospital
Morning Star Medical Center
Vijaya Raja Hospital
Kurians clinic
Lakshmi clinic
Kranthi clinic
Places of worship
Fathima Matha Church, Koompanpara
St. Jude Town Church
Town Jumah Masjeed
Hira Jumua Mosque
Salafi Mosque
Santhi Giri Shiva Temple,Adimali
St Martin de Pores Latin Catholic Church
St. George Church Jacobite Syrian Church,Adimali
St. George Church Jacobite Syrian Church,Koompanpara
St. George Church Jacobite Syrian Church,1000 acre
Mar Ignatious Noorono Jacobite Syrian Church,14thmile
St. Thomas Orthodox Church,Adimali
