Karimba (

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...

: കരിമ്പ) is a gram panchayat located in the Palakkad district,

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. It is near National Highway 966, with Kalladikode as its largest town. The panchayat includes the villages of Karimba-I, Karimba-II, and parts of

Palakkayam Palakkayam is a village in the Mannarkkad taluk of the Palakkad district in Kerala, India. Administratively, it falls under the Karimba, Thachampara and Kanjirappuzha gram panchayat. It is situated approximately 35 km from the district headquart ...

and has been recognized with the

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for its sanitation efforts. Karimba

Demographics

According to the 2011

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, Karimba has a literacy rate of 95%, which is slightly above Kerala's state average of 94%. The population details are as follows: * Karimba-I: Population of 14,887, with 7,211 males and 7,676 females. * Karimba-II: Population of 11,930, with 5,744 males and 6,186 females.

Tourism

Karimba is known for its natural attractions, particularly its waterfalls. * Meenvallam Waterfalls: A series of ten waterfalls on the Thuppanad River, with the lowest waterfall being the most accessible. Visitors can trek 1.5 km to the falls from the nearest road, offering a serene experience amid lush greenery. The best time to visit is post-monsoon, between October and May. The area also features India's first micro-hydroelectric project that is operated by a gram panchayat, making it a unique blend of tourism and sustainable development. * Atla Waterfalls (Aaral Falls): Situated higher up in the Meenvallam region, Atla Waterfalls offers a picturesque trekking experience through dense forests. Accessible by a 5 km trek or via jeep rides from Kalladikode, this waterfall provides a stunning view of cascading water in an unspoiled environment.

References

{{reflist Gram panchayats in Palakkad district