Idinjamala or Edinjamala is a village situated in Udumbanchola taluk of Idukki district in Kerala state, India.[1] It is an electoral ward of Erattayar panchayat in Kattappana block. Idinjamala is home to the International Sustainable Academy (ISA), a sustainability initiative run by the MASS Fairtrade farmer's co-operative.[2]

Idinjamala
Hamlet
Idinjamala is located in Kerala
Idinjamala
Idinjamala
Location in Kerala, India
Idinjamala is located in India
Idinjamala
Idinjamala
Idinjamala (India)
Coordinates: 9°49′17″N 77°4′31″E / 9.82139°N 77.07528°E / 9.82139; 77.07528 Map
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictIdukki
TalukUdumbanchola
Government
 • TypePanchayat
 • BodyErattayar Grama Panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
685514
Area code04868
Vehicle registrationKL-06, KL-69,

Landscape

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Idinjamala is situated 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above sea level and rich with natural vegetation. Farming is the main occupation here. The soil is alluvial soil, suitable for plantation crops like tea, coffee, cardamom, pepper and other spices which are cultivated in plenty.

Educational institutions

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  • Government lower primary school, Idinjamala

Places of worship

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  • Adayalakkallu Devi Temple
  • St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Church

Transportation

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The nearest railway station is at Kottayam which is 121 km (75 mi) away. Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is 110 km (68 mi) away.

References

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  1. ^ "Pin Code of Idinjamala - Map, Idukki, Kerala". Pin Code India. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ International Sustainable Academy for Fairtrade & Organic farming and Cafe De Monde by MASS. Plantrich Agritech Private Limited. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2021 – via YouTube.