Veeyapuram

Veeyapuram
village
Veeyapuram

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°19′0″N 76°28′0″E / 9.31667°N 76.46667°ECoordinates: 9°19′0″N 76°28′0″E / 9.31667°N 76.46667°E
Country  India
State Kerala
District Alappuzha
Population (2001)
  Total 12,003
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Veeyapuram (Malayalam: വീയപുരം) is a village in the district of Alappuzha, Kerala, India.[1] It is located about 10 kilometers east of Harippad town.

Geographics

It is surrounded with Pamba and Achankovil river. This village is under Kuttanad sector having a lot of paddy fields and streams from both of these rivers.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Veeyapuram had a population of 12003 with 5669 males and 6334 females.[1]

Specialities

Kerala Government Timber Depot. Payippad snake boat race is in this village. This Boat race is a 3 days annual event starting on "Thiruonam" day in "Chingam Month" every year. Final race is on 3rd day of Onam (Chadayam). Star and month are mentioned above are as per Malayalam Calendar. These days will fall on August or September based on astrological calculations.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Census of India:Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)