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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Erumely/Erumeli
| other_name = Erumakkolli
| nickname = Gateway to Sabarimala, Land of religious harmony
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = File:Erumeli Petta Sastha Temple.jpg
| image_caption = [[Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple]]
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]]
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| established_date =
| founder =
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| government_type = [[Grama Panchayat]]
| governing_body = Erumely grama panchayat
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| area_total_km2 = 92.67
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 68
| population_total = 43,273
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 686509
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 04828
| registration_plate = (extended list)
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| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Kanjirappally]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Pathanamthitta]]
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Literacy]]
| blank3_info_sec1 = 94%
| website = [http://lsgkerala.in/erumelypanchayat/]
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank4_info_sec1 = 1049[[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]]
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'''Erumely''', also spelt "'''Erumeli'''" is a panchayat in the southeast part of [[Kottayam district]] in [[Kerala]] state, [[India]]. Erumely is situated 49 km east of Kottayam town and 133 km North of capital city [[Trivandrum]]. It is situated on the way to [[Sabarimala]] and also an important halting place (''idathavalam'') for the Sabarimala pilgrims. 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]]. A new airport has been proposed in Erumeli. The village is nourished by [[Manimala River]].

==Etymology==
Erumely is the name extracted from ''Erumakolli'' ("killed the buffalo"). A myth tells that Lord Ayyappa killed "[[Mahishi (Mahishasur's Sister)|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".

==Location==
Erumely is on the [[Kanjirappally]] - [[Pathanamthitta]] Route. A small river, Koratty (originally known as [[Manimala River]]), marks the entrance of Erumely town, which is exactly 14 km from [[Mundakayam]], the gate of Highrange area. World [[Malayalee]] association has chosen Erumely as one of the three places in kottayam and pathanamthitta to set up the fifth airport in kerala and proposal is pending for approval. [[Perunthenaruvi Falls]], the scenic waterfall near [[Vechoochira]] is located about {{cvt|13|km|mi}} from Erumely. Cheruvally estate also provides a great experience.

==Demographics==
{{As of |2011}} India [[census]], Erumely had a population of 43,437 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628204-erumeli-south-kerala.html|website=www.census2011.co.in|title=Erumeli South Population - Kottayam, Kerala|access-date=2016-11-25}}</ref>

==Administration==
The panchayath of Erumely was formed on 15 August 1953. It spreads over an area of 82.36 km² with 40% of forest coverage. It is surrounded by [[Parathodu]], Kanjirappally and Mundakkayam panchayaths in north, [[Chittar, Kerala|Chittar]] panchayath in east and south, [[Manimala]], [[Chirakkadavu]] panchayaths in west.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lsgkerala.in/erumelypanchayat/general-information/description/|title=Through Erumely panchayath|website=lsgkerala.in|access-date=2016-11-25}}</ref> The panchayath is divided into 23 wards for its administrative convenience.

===Wards in Erumely panchayath===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 100%;"
|-
|Pazhayidom
|[[Chenappady]]
|-
|Kizhakkekkara
|[[Cheruvally]] estate
|-
|Ozhakkanadu
|Vazhakkala
|-
|Nerchappara
|Karisseri
|-
|[[Kanamala]]
|Umikkuppa
|-
|[[Mukkoottuthara]]
| [[Muttappally]]
|-
|Elivalikkara
|Propose
|-
|Pambavalley
|Erumely town
|-
|Poriyan mala
|Kanakappalam
|-
|Sreenipuram
|Angel Valley
|-
|Irumpoonnikkara
|Thumarampara
|}

==Economy==
The majority of the people are farmers (the town is surrounded by [[rubber]] tree plantations) or are in business.
Before it was a small town, now its undergoing developments, because of the temple, Masjid and its integrated, non-discriminatory society.

==Culture and customs==
[[File:ErumeliVavarSwamyDarga.JPG|thumb|A view of Erumely vavar masjid]]
Erumley has its own culture and it is different from all other places with simplicity and unity of [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christian]], Hindu, and Muslim communities. The agrarian regions surrounding the town have a large presence of [[Catholic]] - Syrian Christians, who are mainly into rubber cultivation. Hindus and Muslims are found mostly in the town area.

All Hindus who are undertaking Sabarimala pilgrimage visit this place. There are two temples in this town of Lord Ayyappa and the famous "Petta Thullal" (ritual dance) is done in November, December and January months. Erumely Nainar Masjid is situated opposite to Erumely Cheriya Ambalam. Ayyaapan devotees visits Vavar Swamy at Nainar Masjid before visiting Ayyappa Swami. Vavar is considered as the companion of Ayyappa. Devotees believe that Vavar swami is at the masjid. Devotes goes to Cheriya Ambalam from the masjid. Then they will go to the Valiya Ambalam to seek the blessings of Ayyappa. The visit to Vavar Swamy and Valiyambalam is done in the form a dance known as Pettathulal. This is done by coloring self, holding wooden bows and arrows. The myth is that during the killing of Mahishi, the local tribals had helped Ayyapa Swamy and after the killing, they danced in joy. Pettathulal represents the joy amongst the people. At the end of the Ayyappa season there is festival called Pettathullal where people from [[Ambalapuzha]] and Aalangattu will perform this. Ambalapuzha goes first and they will move to the Valiyambalam as usual. The Aalangattu will start this after the 'Krishnaparunth' and star is seen.

== Important festivals ==

===Erumely Pettathullal===
{{main|Pettathullal}}
The "Pettathullal" or ritual dance associated with the killing of the demoness Mahishi, hosted in the [[Malayalam]] months of ''Vrishikam'' and ''Dhanu'' (December and January) is the most noted festival in Erumely.

===Chandanakkudam===
This is another important festival which is conducted as a preliminary event to the historic pettathullal. The festival starts from the mosque with the "Malisa" procession.

==Climate==
The climate of Erumely is classified under [[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]. The place remains humid throughout the year with an annual temperature of 31 °C. Among the months, March and April are the hottest. The south west monsoon arrives from mid May to August providing significant amount of rainfall. The average annual rainfall here is 2620 mm. [[Winter]] normally starts from December to February.
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==Religions==
Erumely is the gateway to [[Sabarimala]]. One of the important temples at Erumely is Sree Dharmashastha temple.
Vavar masjid is also located very near to Sree Dharmashastha temple. Assumption Forane church, under the Syro Malabar Catholic [[diocese]] of Kanjirapally, one of the major churches in Kottayam district, is also located here.

===Places of worship===
[[File:Erumely Temple.jpg|thumb|Erumely Valiyambalam]]
*'''[[Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple|Sree Dharmasastha temple]]''': This temple is located 0.5 km from Erumely town and it is commonly known as ''Valiyambalam''. It is an important meeting place of Ayyappa devotees at times of Mandala - [[Makaravilakku]] period.

[[File:Erumeli Petta Sastha Temple.jpg|thumb|Arch gate of Petta Sastha temple]]
*'''Petta Sree Dharmasastha temple''': Petta Sastha temple is adjacent to the famous Vavar Masjid at Erumely. Lord Ayyappa presides here in the form of ''Pettayil Sastha''.<ref>{{cite book |last=Sree |first=Ayyappan |date=2001 |title=Edathavalams - Sabarimala pilgrimage |location=Pattom, Trivandrum |publisher=Siso books |page=92 |isbn=817797033X}}</ref>
[[File:Erumeli Vavar Mosque.jpg|thumb|Vavar mosque]]
*'''Vavar Masjid''': The masjid at Erumely dedicated to [[Vavar]]swami is the most noted landmark of the place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatrips.co.in/2015/02/ErumeliVavarMosque.html|title=Erumely Vavar mosque|website=www.keralatrips.co.in|access-date=2016-11-25}}</ref> Every pilgrim who comes here visits the masjid to seek the blessings of Vavarswami.

==Educational institutions==
St. Thomas H.S.S, Devasom Board H.S.S, Vavar Memorial H.S.S, and MT High School are the well known higher secondary schools in Erumely. St. Thomas H.S.S is the oldest school which was started 60 years ago, and is under the Erumely Forane Church. Nirmala Public School, Shermount Public School are the schools without higher secondary studies.
MES College, on the way to Mukkoottuthara and Shermount College of Arts and Commerce which is located 2 km away from Erumely town. Both colleges are affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Assissi Hospital and Nursing College is also at Mukkoottuthara. Amaljyothy Engineering College, under the Syro Malabar Catholic diocese of Kanjirapally, is in nearby [[Koovappally]]. Sree Sabareesa College is an Aided arts and science college is located at Murikkumvayal, Mundakayam. This college is located at Erumely district panchayath division. Sree Sabareesa college is the first aided college in India under a tribal management

==Access==

===Road===
Erumely can be approached through [[Mundakkayam]], [[Kanjirappally]], [[Manimala]], [[Kanamala]], [[Ponkunnam]], Vechoochira, or Ranni. People coming from [[Kottayam]] can reach through [[Kanjirappally]]. People coming from [[Kochi]] can reach through [[Thripunithura]], [[Palai|Pala]], [[Ponkunnam]], [[Vizhikkithodu]]. People from the Highranges can access Erumely through Mundakkayam - Erumely state highway. From the capital city [[Trivandrum]], Erumely is accessed through [[Ranni]].
NH220 National Highway passes 10 km near to Erumely through 26th mile, which makes it reachable easily.

===Railway===
Nearest Rail Heads are [[Kottayam railway station|Kottayam]], [[Chengannur]], [[Changanassery]], and [[Thiruvalla]].

===Airport===
[[Cochin International Airport]] (119 km) and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] Airport (140 km) are the nearest airports. Believers Church informed Pinarayi the consent to hand over land for Sabarigiri International airport. The airport at Cheruvally is approved by both governments and may expect to start soon.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/centre-s-stance-on-proposed-erumeli-airport-favourable-cm-kerala-sabarimala-ashok-gajapathi-raju--1.1509065 | title=Centre’s stance on proposed Erumeli Airport favourable: CM | date=16 November 2016 | newspaper=Mathrubhumi | language=en | access-date=16 December 2018 }}</ref>

On 19 July 2017, the Kerala Government has announced the construction of Airport at Cheruvally Estate of Harrisons Plantations near Erumely, to facilitate travel of Sabarimala pilgrims.<ref>{{cite news|title=Airport For Sabarimala To Come Up at Cheruvally Estate|url=http://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/airport-for-sabarimala-to-come-up-at-cheruvally-estate-pinarayi-vijayan-1726935|agency=ndtv.com}}</ref>

===Proposed airport===
State and central governments have approved an airport for Sabarimala and Cheruvally estate near Erumely is one among three sites. The other sites were government sites and whether Cheruvally is a government land or not will be announced by court in a year. The case is in court. If implemented, it will be a green field airport with no industries or commercial building allowed with a huge radius of 50 km or more. The name of the proposed airport is [[Sabarigiri International Airport]] or shortened as "SABARI AIRPORT".

===Distances from various places===
*From [[Kottayam]]: 50 km
*From [[Cochin]] : 98 km
*From [[Kumily]]: 70 km
*From [[Kanjirappally]] : 14 km
*From [[Palai|Pala]] : 40 km
*From [[Mundakkayam]] : 13.5 km
*From [[Ranni]] : 18 km
*From [[Angamoozhy]] : 28 km
*From [[Alappuzha]]: 73 km
*From [[Manimala]]: 17 km
*From [[Thodupuzha]]: 63 km

==Nearby places==
* [[Mundakayam]]
* [[Ranni]]
* [[Thulappally]]
* [[Kanjirappally]]
* [[Kuruvamoozhy]]
* [[Chenappady]]
* [[Mukkoottuthara]]
* [[Ponkunnam]]
* [[Kanamala]]

==See also==
* [[Pettathullal]]

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{commons category|Erumely}}

{{Kottayam district}}
{{Central Travancore}}

[[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]]

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