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Encyclopedia > Alleppey
Area 1414 kmē - 3.64% of area of the state
Population 2.105 million - 6.61% of the population of the state (2001)
Population density 1492/km2 (2001)
Literacy 83%-94% (2001)
Sex ratio 1050 females/1000 males
Urbanization 30.46%


Alappuzha is a district of the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as the district of Alleppey on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990.

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It has the highest population density among all districts of the state.


Alleppey, a town with picturesque canals, backwaters and lagoons, was described as the "Venice of the East" by Marco Polo.


Snake boat races are the most significant traditional event in Alleppey. These spectacular water 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.


Kuttanadu

Kuttanadu is an area of Alleppey, densely covered with waterways.


External links

  • Alappuzha.com (http://www.alappuzha.com/) A site about Alappuzha
  • Detailed demographic information on official website of Alappuzha district (http://alappuzha.nic.in/alappuzha_district.html)
  • History of Alappuzha (http://alappuzha.nic.in/history.html)
  • The snake boat races (http://www.alappuzha.com/boatraces.htm)
  • About Kuttanadu (http://www.amritapuri.org/social/kuteer/japan13.htm)
  • Prime Minister visits relief camps of Tsunami victims at Alapuzha, Kerala (http://news.newkerala.com/kerala-news/?action=fullnews&id=52886)



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Alleppey Hotels | Alleppey Resorts | Alleppey (209 words)
Alleppey [Alappuzha] may be on the down was built as a trading centre in 1762 by Raja Kesavadasa, the Diwan of Travancore.
Alleppey [Alappuzha] as the " Venice to the East ".
Alleppey [Alappuzha] is to all intents and purposes the ideal tourism destinations in God's own Country.Among the 21 resorts/hotels many resorts were nestled behind the backwaters.
Alleppey ( Alappuzha ) - The backwater hub of Kerala (392 words)
Alleppey (Alappuzha) - The backwater hub of Kerala
Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips.
Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerela.
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