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Anchuruli, also spelled Anjuruli, is a popular tourist destination located in Kanchiyar panchayat in Idukki district, Kerala state, India. Anchuruli is famous for the long circular tunnel that carries water from Erattayar dam to Idukki reservoir.

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India
Located in
Idukki district
Elevation
755
Time zone
UTC+05:30
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postal code
685511
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Anchuruli
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Anchuruli, also spelled Anjuruli, is a popular tourist destination located in Kanchiyar panchayat in Idukki district, Kerala state, India. Anchuruli is famous for the long circular tunnel that carries water from Erattayar dam to Idukki reservoir.

== Etymology == The name Anchuruli literally means 'five vessels'. It is associated with the five small hills which are in the shape of inverted vessels and are visible when the water level in Idukki reservoir reduces.

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