Panchayat Geography
The forest area of Edamalakudi is a natural forest region bounded by the Anamalai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu to the north, Eravikulam National Park to the east, Eravikulam National Park and Anakulam Range to the south, and Kodanad and Anakulam Ranges to the west.
The region is predominantly covered by evergreen forests. Shola forests and grasslands are found in the eastern part. Trees such as Naanku, Vediplavu, and Paali are abundant in the area.
A variety of wild animals, including elephants, gaurs, tigers, wild boars, sambar deer, leopards, Nilgiri langurs, and lion-tailed macaques, are found here. The area is also known for the presence of the Great Hornbill.
The Pooyamkuttiyar and Idamalayar rivers originate from the forest region of Edamalakudi.
