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Alappuzha

Administration
Native ameAlappuzha
Nickname"Venice of the East"
RegionCentral Travancore
StateKerala
DistrictAlappuzha District
Government
Municipal ChairmanSmt. Mercy Teacher
Geography
Total Area545.8 sq mi (1414 km2)
Demography
Total Population2105349 (2001)
Density (pop.)1492/km2 (3864.3/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
Pincode6
Telephone0477
VehicleKL-04

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Alappuzha ( ), also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated 62 km (38.5 mi) to the south of kochi and 155 km (96.3 mi) north of Trivandrum. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon . It is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District. Malayalam is the most spoken language. Hindi, English and Tamil are also widely spoken in the town.

Alleppey is an important tourist destination in India. Backwaters of Alleppey are world famous and is the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin towards north and Quilon to the South. Alappuzha is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, held on the second Saturday of August every year, is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in India.

Apart from Backwaters some other attractions in Alleppey are Alappuzha Beach offering one of the most beautiful views of the Arabian Sea, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Edathua Church, Krishnapuram Palace also attracts lot of tourists.Coir is the most important commodity manufactured in Alappuzha. The Coir Board was established by the Central Government under the provisions of the Coir Industry Act, 1955. There is also a Coir Research Institute functioning at Kalavoor.

Allappuzha Video

Kerala's backwater stretches and its houseboat cruises offer a lot as perfect honeymoon destinations in India. Alappuzha and Kottayam are the two places famous for backwater tourism.
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By one theory, Kottayam literally means the interior of a fort - Kotta + Akam. Rulers of Munjanad and Thekkumkur had their headquarters at Thazhathangadi in the present Kottayam town. Marthanda Varma of Travancore attacked Thekkumkur and destroyed the palace and the Thaliyil Fort. The remnants of the palaces and forts are still seen here. It is a major city in Idanaad Kottayam District was a part of the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. Earlier, the Travancore state consisted of two revenue divisions viz. the southern and northern divisions, each under the administrative control of a 'Diwan Peshkar'. In 1868 two more divisions Quilon (Kollam) and Kottayam were constituted. The fifth division Devikulam came next, but was added to Kottayam. At the time of the integration of the State of Travancore and Cochin (Kochi) in 1949, these revenue divisions were renamed as districts and the Diwan peshkars gave way to District Collectors, paving the way for the birth of the Kottayam District in July 1949. Kottayam has played its role in all the political agitations of modern times. The 'Malayali Memorial ' agitation is said to have its origin in Kottayam. The 'Malayali Memorial' sought to secure better representation for educated Travancoreans in the Travancore civil service. The Memorial, which was presented to the Maharaja Sri Moolam Thirunal (1891) was drafted at a public meeting held in the Kottayam Public Library. The event marked the beginning of the modern political <b>...</b>
4.63 min. | 5.0 user rating
Backwater Holidays kerala tourism The backwaters of Kerala are a major tourist attraction. Houseboat cruises in the backwaters is a favourite item for travellers. Alappuzha, Kollam, Kumarakom and Valiyaparamba are among the major backwater destinations in the state. This promotional film on backwater holidays in Kerala is presented by Kerala Tourism, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.
1.28 min. | 4.88 user rating
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R Block backwaters in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, Kerala, India, which is ideal for backwater cruise.
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Kerala, state is considered to be one of the perfect honeymoon destinations in India especially the Alappuzha and Kottayam backwater stretches.
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Anney, Tracy and Meryl singing song from Notebook
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Allappuzha Beach is located in the Allepey district of Kerala, situated 1.5 km from Allappuzha railway station and 90 km from the Kochi International Airport. The waterways are fringed by palm grove and paddy fields. It is one of the very few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Also known as the Venice of the East, it was here that traders from across the seven seas came in search of black gold and souvenirs. The Kumarakom Backwaters are located 16 km from Kottayam and are one of the most popular backwater stretches in Kerala. It's home to egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork.
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Travel Video, Kerala, India .A trip to Aryankavu, Thenmala, Alappuzha Backwaters, Kochi and Wayanad with my friends Dr.John, Dr.Kiran and Chinthu. The journey starts with traveling in the historic Kollam-Sengottai Metre gauge Train.On the way ,the famous "Pathimoonnu kannara palam"[13 Arch Bridge]is a very beautifull sight,The bridge which was constructed during the British regeim using surki construction,A period when cement was not in use.The bridge with its 13 arches still holds strong one of Indias oldest mountain rails (Meter Guage)which once used to be the main trade route between Quilon(kerala)and Shenkottah(Tamil Nadu).The Aryankavu tunnel was longest in South India (900 mtrs) until the Konkan tunnel created, this links Aryankavu with Bhagavathipuram in Tamil Nadu. Alappuzha Backwaters is one of the exotic backwater sites of India. Washed by the Arabian Sea, interlocked by a number of canals and bridges, this tiny marketplace is also famous for its Nehru Trophy boat race held every year Our final destination was Wayanad.One might need a week's time to see enough of Wayanad. We had only three days there .The Places of Interest in wayanad are 1) Pookot Lake: Situated some 20kms from Kalpetta, this lake is ideal to visit in the evenings just when the Sun falls behind the adjoining mountains. 2) Soochipara falls: The best pick of our wayanad trip. There can be no better camera than the human eye, to capture all that the falls offered. We were welcomed by a gorgeous <b>...</b>
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Alappuzha : Honeymoon Destination, Kerala Backwaters - Alappuzha known as Venice of the East has several backwaters. Alappuzha holds a major percentage of Kerala natural beauty. Kerala Backwaters (especially Alappuzha) are world famous for its beauty and serenity. Vembanattu Kayal between Alappuzha and Kottayam Districts is the largest backwater in Kerala. The area surrounding this backwater is known as Kuttanad. Tourists from all over the world come here to see its natural beauty. Kerala is blessed with numerous rivers and backwaters as well as the long sea coast. The rivers and backwaters of Kerala are store houses for a variety of decorative fishes as well. The one of the main attractions of Kerala is the backwaters and its nearby areas. Besides paddy cultivation, one of the main sources of revenue for the people of this region is fishing. Pearls spots, Mullet, Prawns, Crabs etc are some of the tastiest varieties found in this area. Among these fishes, pearl spots are the most in demand and the costliest variety. Pearl spots from Kuttanad are quite well known for the foreign tourists as well. Prawns are the costliest and most exported variety of fishes in Kerala. For this reason prawns are the favorite variety in commercial aqua culture. There are several fish farms in Kerala both privately owned and government owned. Those engaged in small scale fish farming can obtain their requirement of sea fish from these government farms.
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NetIndian--Kasargode recorded a poll percentage of 76.7 percent, -Allappuzha- 77.8 per cent, Ernakulam 77.7 percent, Kozhikode 78.5 per cent, Palakkad 74.5 per cent, Thrissur 74.3 per cent, Kottayam 73.0 percent, Wayanad 72.6 per cent, Malappuram 73.4 per - Date : Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:06:31 GMT+00:00
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NetIndian--It has also decided to create 222 additional vacancies in Kerala High Court, 29 new posts in Kottayam Medical College (Gynaecology), five new posts for the starting of B. Pharma. course at -Allappuzha- Medical College and 12 teaching posts at K - Date : Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:53:29 GMT+00:00
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Alleppey Town officials
Municipal Chairman Smt.Mercy Teacher
Superintendent of Police Mr.E.Divakaran

Municipalities of Kerala

Neyyattinkara * Nedumangad * Attingal * Varkala * Paravoor South * Punalur * Pathanamthitta * Thiruvalla * Adoor * Alappuzha * Kayamkulam * Cherthala * Mavelikkara * Chenganoor * Kottayam * Changanassery * Vaikom * Palai * Muvattupuzha * Thodupuzha * Kothamangalam * Aluva * Perumbavoor * Paravur North * Thrippunithura * Angamaly * Kalamassery * Kunnamkulam * Irinjalakuda * Chalakkudy * Kodungallur * Chavakkad * Guruvayur * Palakkad * Chittur-Thathamangalam * Shoranur * Ottappalam * Malappuram * Tirur * Manjeri * Ponnani * Perinthalmanna * Koyilandy * Kalpetta * Kannur * Thalassery * Mattannur * Vadakara * Payyannur * Kuthuparamba * Thaliparamba * Kasaragod * Kanhangad * Nileshwaram

Cities and towns in Alappuzha district

AlappuzhaAlappuzha * Ambalappuzha * Arookutty * Aroor * Chengannur * Cherthala * Edathua * Haripad * Kanjikkuzhi * Kayamkulam * Kokkothamangalam * Komalapuram * Mankombu * Mannar * Mararikulam * Mavelikkara * Muhamma * Pulinkunnu * Takazhi * Vallikunnam
Cities and towns
in other districts
Ernakulam * Idukki * Kannur * Kasargod * Kollam * Kottayam * Kozhikode * Malappuram * Palakkad * Pathanamthitta * Thiruvananthapuram * Thrissur * Wayanad

Central Travancore region

DistrictsKollam (Part) * Pathanamthitta * Alappuzha * Kottayam * Idukki(Part)
Main Towns and CitiesPunalur * Pathanapuram * Kottarakkara * Adoor * Konni * Pathanamthitta * Kozhencherry * Aranmula * Kumbanad * Ranni * Vadasserikkara * Mallapally * Tiruvalla * Parumala * Mannar * Edathua * Chengannur * Mavelikkara * Kayamkulam * Haripad * Ambalappuzha * Alappuzha * Mankombu * Mararikulam * Cherthala * Aroor * Changanacherry * Vazhoor * Karukachal * Kottayam * Kumarakam * Pambadi * Ettumanoor * Vaikom * Kaduthuruthy * Thalayolaparambu * Kuravilangad * Palai * Uzhavoor * Poonjar * Erattupetta * Kanjirappally * Ponkunnam * Erumely * Mundakayam * Vagamon * Peermade * Kumily



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