Chemmannar


Chemmannar is a village in the High ranges of Idukki district, Kerala, India.

Etymology

The Name Chemmannar is derived from the tributary river Periyar, the water of the river is slightly red coloured because it contains red soil, which is in Malayalam is called "Chemmannu".in an ar chemmannu flowed. Thus, the name origin from chemmannu+ar=chemmannar.

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in the village. Dairy is the main supplementary source of income of the farmers in the village.

Geography

St. Xavier's HSS, was set up in the year 1963 and was upgraded to a high school in 1971 and a higher secondary school in 2000.