Cheruthoni | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 9°46′25″N 77°2′07″E / 9.77361°N 77.03528°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Idukki |
Government | |
• Type | Panchayath |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 685602 |
Vehicle registration | KL-06 |
Nearest city | Kattappana, Thopramkudy |
Cheruthoni is a town on the banks of Cheruthoni River, a major tributary of the Periyar River, the second longest river in Kerala state, in southwestern India. The area is known by Cheruthoni Dam, which is a part of Idukki reservoir, which provide hydroelectric power to the region.