The area consists of a tea estate owned by
Tata Tea, forest area under the
Kerala Forest Department belonging to both Vazhachal Forest Division and Malayattur Forest Division. Many
endangered and
endemic species of
flora and
fauna are found in the forests of Malakkappara area. It is situated at a distance of 86 km from
Chalakudy along
State Highway 21, passing through Thumboormuzhi,
Athirappilly,
Vazhachal, Sholayar. Malakkappara is 89 km away from
Pollachi via Attakatti,
Valparai,
Solaiyar Dam etc.
Sholayar Dam in Kerala is situated just away from Malakkappara. ==See also==