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Coordinates: 11°22′53″N 76°43′19″E / 11.38139°N 76.72194°E

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Achanakal is a Badaga village in the Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The village is located adjacent to the Coonoor-Ooty highway in the Ketti valley. The name is believed to be derived from asinikol meaning bamboo sticks in Badaga language which formed the place before the village came into existence. Ketti valley is also considered the second steepest valley in the world.^{[citation needed]} Achanakal is the largest village among the other 13 villages which are located in the valley. The village is just 3 Kilometres away from Ketti and the Lovedale railway stations.

Demographics

The village is home to 400 families. Melatty, Manapattu and the Main hatti make the village. The village is known for its celebrations of the festivals Maari Habba and Huri Habba. The Maari Habba is celebrated once in a year in the month of March or April for three days.

The village

The village has a strong sports base, especially football and is home to the Union Club Achanakal, is one of the top ranked Football teams in the district.^{[citation needed]} Achanakal also boasts of its solid contribution to the Indian Army as it has produced many military personnel who serve in the borders and many other parts of the country and some players have represented Tamil Nadu state and the India National football team.^{[citation needed]}

References

11°22′53″N 76°43′19″E / 11.38139°N 76.72194°E / 11.38139; 76.72194

Nilgiris district

District headquarters

Udagamandalam

Country

India

State

Tamil Nadu

Region

Kongu Nadu

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Geography

Lakes	Avalanche Emerald Lake Ooty Pykara
Mountains	Eastern Ghats Nilgiri Mountains Western Ghats
Peaks	Anginda Doddabetta Kolaribetta Mukurthi Rangaswamy
Rivers	Bhavani Moyar River Pandiyar Pykara
Waterfalls	Catherine Kalhatti Katary Law's

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