?Alappuzha Kerala • India
Alappuzha
Coordinates: 9°29′N 76°20′E / 9.49, 76.33
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

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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. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (960x1280, 348 KB) Summary Photo: Soman Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alappuzha Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (960x1280, 348 KB) Summary Photo: Soman Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Alappuzha Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... For the town with the same name, see Alappuzha. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... For the town with the same name, see Alappuzha. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... For other uses, see Canal (disambiguation). ... Map of Backwaters in Kerala The Kerala Backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India. ... Alappuzha Beach is a beach in the Allepey district of Kerala, India and is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in India. ... This mid bay barrier in Narrabeen, a suburb of Sydney (Australia), has blocked what used to be a bay to form a lagoon. ... George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (January 11, 1859 - March 20, 1925), was a conservative British statesman and sometime Viceroy of India. ... For the town with the same name, see Alappuzha. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Raja Kesavadas (1745-1799) was the Diwan of Travancore during the reign of Dharma Raja karthika Thirunal Rama Varma. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^GRIndia 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. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

History and Culture

Alleppey 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 airconditioners. A routine trip includes food cooked on board in the traditional Kuttanad style. The leisurly 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 Alleppey. 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 is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Snake boat races are held annually in Kerala, India, preceding the Onam festival in August or September. ... A regatta is a boat race or series of boat races. ...

Carved out of erstwhile Kottayam and Kollam (Quilon) districts, Alleppey district was formed on 17th of August 1957.The name of the district Alleppey, the anglicized form was changed as ‘Alappuzha’ as per GO(P) No.133/90/RD dated 7.2.90. It is assumed that the name of Alappuzha was derived by the geographical position and physical features of the place which means ”the land between the sea and the network of rivers flowing into it". As per GO (MS) No.1026/82/(RD) dated 29.10.1982, Pathanamthitta district was newly constituted taking portions from the then Alappuzha, Kollam and Idukki districts. The area transferred from the erstwhile Alappuzha district to Pathanamthitta district is Thiruvalla taluk as a whole and part of Chengannur and Mavelikkara Taluks. Thus the present Alappuzha district comprises six taluks namely Cherthala, Ambalapuzha, Kuttanad, Karthikappllly, Chengannur and Mavelikkara.

Educational Institutions

Alappuzha district has a proud educational history. The district have more than ten Arts and Science Colleges,One Medical college in government sector, Engineering colleges and Polytechnics.a

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.

Taluks

Karthikappally, Chengannur, Mavelikkara, Ambalappuzha, Kuttanad, Cherthala

External links

• Official website of Alappuzha District
• Our Library Website - First village library in Kerala to start a website and internet magazine in Malayalam
• View of backwaters on board a kettuvallam
• Prime Minister visits relief camps of Tsunami victims at Alappuzha, Kerala
• Alappuzha Alleppey Tourism Guide
• Online resource on Alappuzha, Kerala

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