Aravenu is a village in Kotagiri Taluk of The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] The population is largely Badaga[1] and it is thought to be an original Badaga Hatti.^{[citation needed]} It is the headquarters of the Jackanarai panchayat.[1]

Aravenu
village
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) from Kothagiri on the Ooty to Mettupalayam State Highway 15.[1] This is one of the Nilgiri Ghat Roads. A further road links Aravenu directly with Coonoor via Bandishola.

Catherine Falls is located approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) from Aravenu.[2]

The area is rich in wildlife.^{[citation needed]} Indian bison can be spotted grazing in the wooded areas. Other animals that thrive here include leopards, spotted deer and wild boar.

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  Catherine Falls Shola
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  Amazing Valley
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  Catherine Falls

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