Alappad
Alappad ആലപ്പാട് | |
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Village | |
Alappad Alappad Location in Kerala, India | |
Coordinates: 9°5′N 76°29′E / 9.083°N 76.483°ECoordinates: 9°5′N 76°29′E / 9.083°N 76.483°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Kollam |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vehicle registration | KL- |
Alappad is a coastal village in the Kollam district of the Indian state Kerala. It is situated on a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the TS Canal - the village is approximately 16 km long and its narrowest point is as thin as 33 meters. The village is connected to the mainland by a bridge at the southern part of the land strip, as well as by country boat ferries, operated by the Panchayat and private parties.
Administration
Alappad village is a ward of the panchayat of the same name. Often, the whole panchayat is referred as Alappad; however, the panchayat actually consists of various wards/places such as Srayikkadu, Azheekkal, Kuzhithura, Parayakadavu, Cheriazheekkal, Pandarathuruthu.
2004 Tsunami
Portions of the village were damaged during the 2004 Tsunami. Alappad was the worst-affected village in Kerala - several people lost their lives. After the tragedy, the state government is constructing another bridge at Azheekal, in the northern part of the village.
Demographics- Census Data 2011
Information | Figure | Remark |
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Population | 21,655 | |
Males | 10,689 | |
Females | 10,966 | |
0-6 age group | 1,999 | 9.23% of population |
Female sex ratio | 1026 | state av=1084 |
literacy rate | 95.52 % | state av=94.0 |
Male literacy | 95.88 % | |
Female literacy | 95.18 % | |
Scheduled Caste | 361 | |
scheduled tribe | 18 | |
The residents of Alappad are mostly Hindus. The village is home to many temples. Temples act as places of worship, and temple committees play a crucial role in temple administration and festivals which play important role in social life.
Reference
http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628357-alappad-kerala.html
Celebrities
Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned Hindu Sanyasin, spiritual leader and philanthropist was born in Parayakadavu. Mata Amritanandamayi Math is located in Parayakadavu.