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'ARIKUZHA' is a village in Thodupuzha Taluk of Idukki District in Kerala, India, bordering Thodupuzha town on the banks of the Thodupuzha river. Arikuzha is the first ward of Manakkadu Panchayat and it lies in the border of Idukki and Ernakulam districts. Arikuzha is a natural village with lot of scenic beauties. The village consists mainly of farmers and a few planters. Majority are Hindu and Christian population with a few Muslim families.A rare mix of authentic Travancore culture. The village has a good literacy rate and are continually improving the human potential in the fields of IT, nursing service and other emerging sectors.
 * 1) Cultivations consists of rubber plantation,pineapple,rice and coconut.
 * 2) The main attractions of Arikuzha are Puzha,Canal,Pachurmala,Rubber Estates, Pineapple Estates, Paddy fields etc....
 * 3) The Govt. Offices are Post office, Telephone Exchange, Co-operative Bank,District Agricultural Farm, Veterinary Hospital,Udaya Library,etc.
 * 4) Educational institutions includes Govt. Higher Secondary School Arikuzha, High School Memadangu and few Anganvadies.
 * 5) Religious institutions are St.Sebastian's Church, Muzhikkal Devi Temple, st.Jude Chapel, Varikkathanam Ambalam, Kottat vishnu kshethram(Thrikka) etc.
 * 6) Political Parties include Congress, Communist, BJP, Kerala Congress etc.
 * 7) Nearby villages are Parakkadav,Chittoor,Memadangu,Periyambra,Kolady,Manathamcherry,Kavana etc
 * 8) ARTS & SPORTS CLUBS - Souhrada Club,Pachoor Club, Nirmala Club.
 * 9) Recreations Volleyball is the main sports of Arikuzha, here the volleyball court was made about 50 years ago. This village Contributed many National, State, University Volleyball players. Other sports include Vadamvali (tug of war), Football, Badminton, Cricket,Kabadi etc
 * 10)  Food' main food is Kappa and with this Ellum Kappayum, kappa puzhukku, pork, beef, chicken, pozha meen,rice etc...