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• State: Kerala
• Region: Central Kerala, part of the Western Ghats
• Headquarters: Painavu
• Area: Approx. 4,358 km² (second largest district in Kerala)
• Established: Formed on January 26, 1972, carved out from Kottayam and Ernakulam districts.
• Named after: The word "Idukki" is derived from the Malayalam word 'Idukku', meaning a narrow gorge.
• PIN Codes: Ranges from 685501 to 685619
• Vehicle Registration: KL-06