Communities
In 2002 there were 401 tribal persons living in three settlements within IGWS&NP boundaries in the valley. This is an average population density of 3.65 persons/km², 40% higher than the 2.6 persons/km² living in all 36 tribal settlements in the entire 1769 km² IGWS&NP. Their peaceful ancient culture in this area is increasingly fragmented as they assimilate modern Tamil customs and values.,. The villages have no link roads, no electricity (some solar lamps have been installed recently), no running water, no government school, no medical facilities and no shops.
In addition there are three villages within the valley watershed but outside the National Park boundaries: Mannavanur pop. 5,927, Kumbur pop. 500, and Kilanavayal 124 families.
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