Ranipuram (also known by its former name Madathumala) is a village and a major tourist attraction in the Kasaragod district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is located near Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala-Karnataka border. Situated at 1,048 metres (3,438 ft) above mean sea level, Ranipuram is 48 km from the nearest city Kanhangad and 107 km from the major port city of Mangalore.[1]

Ranipuram
Ranipuram
Ranipuram
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Ranipuram is located in Kerala
Ranipuram
Ranipuram
Location in Kerala, India
Ranipuram is located in India
Ranipuram
Ranipuram
Ranipuram (India)
Coordinates: 12°25′16″N 75°21′00″E / 12.421114°N 75.350075°E / 12.421114; 75.350075
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKasaragod
Government
 • TypePanchayath
 • BodyPanathadi grama panchayath
Elevation
1,048 m (3,438 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
671532
Area code0467
Vehicle registrationKL-79

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References

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  1. ^ "Ranipuram Hill Station".