Alappuzha

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Kerala • India
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Location of Alappuzha
Coordinates:
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area 1,414 km² (546 sq mi)
District(s) Alappuzha District
Population
• Density
• Sex ratio		 2,105,349 (2001)
• 1,492 /km² (3,864 /sq mi)
• 1079
Codes
• Pincode
• Telephone
• Vehicle
• 688 XXX
• +0477
• KL-
Website: www.alappuzha.nic.in

Alappuzha (Malayalam: ആലപ്പുഴ), also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the List of places known as Venice of the East by Lord Curzon. It is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District. Alleppey has a wonderful past. Though the present town owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Raja Kesavadas in the second half of 18th century, district of Alappuzha figures in classical Literature. Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala with the unending stretch of paddy fields, small streams and canals with lush green coconut palms , was well known even from the early periods of the Sangam age. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece and Rome in B.C and in the Middle Ages, as well as with other parts of India. Alappuzha has a lighthouse, which is a major tourist attraction.

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Alappuzha had a population of 177,079. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Alappuzha has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 49% of the males and 51% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Alappuzha assembly constituency is part of Alappuzha (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]

Commerce and Tourism

Church
Paddy fields

Alleppey/ Alappuzha is the hub for backwater tourism in Kerala. House boats locally called "Kettuvallam" are available on hire on a daily basis as well as for longer duration to take visitors on the old waterways. These house boats in general have 2 bed rooms and attached bath rooms. Some of the boats have the bedrooms fitted with air conditioners. A routine trip includes food cooked on board in the traditional Kuttanad style. The leisurely cruises show a microcosm of life on the water side with breath taking views of the water, land, birds and human habitations. Alappuzha is a centre for coir industries. The unique distinction of Alappuzha is that, it is the only district in Kerala without forest.

The Poomkavu Church is situated in the out-skirts of Alappuzha, and is a famous destination for Christian Pilgrims. Other Famous religious destinations are 1. Mullackal Raja Rajeshwari Temple 2. Mannarasala Temple

4. Champakulam Church 5. Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple 6. Edathua Church 7. Salafi Juma Masjid Mosque 8. Kottamkulangara Vishnu and Devi Temple[3] 9. Kalarcode Major Mahadeva Temple 10. Pathiyamkulangara Sree Bhagavathi Temple 11. Pazhveedu SreeKrishna Swami Temple

Snake boat races are the most significant traditional event in Alappuzha. These spectacular regattas are usually held between August and October, and involve long thin boats powered by up to 120 oarsmen. The most famous snake boat race are the Nehru Trophy Boat Race and Champakulam Moolam Boat Race.

Educational Institutions

Alappuzha district has a proud educational history. The district have more than ten Arts and Science Colleges,One Medical college (T.D. Medical College) in government sector, Engineering colleges and Polytechnics.The first Higher secondary school in Alleppey was Leo X11th Higher Secondary School(Formerly known as Leo X11th English Medium High School)started at the lag end of 18th century ie,1888. University Institute of Technology (U I T) and Sanathana Dharma College (S D College) are the institution for common people to study under Kerala University.

Social and Cultural Institutions

District of Alappuzha is the place where the Kerala State Library Council was born on September 14 1945. The council formed in a meeting of all Libraries of Travancore conducted at P.K Memorial Library Ambalappuzha. The library council in Alappuzha district is the cultural energy source of the district conducting wide variety of socio-cultural programs in the district. In the case of computer education

Taluks

Our Library : First village library having website and internet magazine in Kerala.www.our-library.org.

Places in Alappuzha

Our Library : First village library having website and internet magazine in Kerala.www.our-library.org

Media

AIR AM/MW Relay station

Alappuzha - 576 kHz

Following are the other radio stations available in Alleppey:

♦ FM Rainbow + Vividh Bharti(Cochin-02) @ 107.5 MHz

♦ Anathapuri FM (Trivandrum-01) @ 101.9 MHz

♦ Cochin-01 FM @ 102.3 MHz

♦ Devikulam FM @ 101.4 MHz

♦ Radio City (Coimbatore) @ 91.1 MHz

♦ Asianet Best FM (Kannur) @ 95.0 MHz

♦ Radio Mango (Manorama; Kannur) @ 91.9 MHz

Please refer these web pages for apt info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antenna_%28radio%29

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
  2. ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies". Kerala. Election Commission of India. Retrieved on 2008-10-20.
  3. ↑ Kottamkulangara

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