About Erattupetta
Erattupetta is a municipal city located in eastern Kottayam district of the state of Kerala, India. It is 38 km east of Kottayam, the district capital. The "Eraaru" part in all the variation of the names arose from the geographical location, where the two rivers (aru) merge as single one. Erattupetta is situated in the foothills of High Ranges. Earlier, the town was known as "Eerappili" or "Eerappuzha". The Muslim migration happened many centuries back. Erattupetta petta is secular place with high religious harmony.
The "Eraaru" part in all the variation of the names arose from the geographical location, where the two rivers (aru) merge as single one. Erattupetta is situated in the foothills of High Ranges. It was the commercial capital of the Poonjar principality until 1949. Erattupetta lies in an ancient route from Athirampuzha to Tamil Nadu.
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