Pallathuruthy

Pallathuruthy
പള്ളാത്തുരുത്തി
village

A Kettu Vallam (house boat) in the Vembanad Lake.
Coordinates: 9°27′35″N 76°22′11″E / 9.4598°N 76.3697°E / 9.4598; 76.3697Coordinates: 9°27′35″N 76°22′11″E / 9.4598°N 76.3697°E / 9.4598; 76.3697
Country  India
State Kerala
District Alappuzha
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Pallathuruthy is a village in the Kuttanad region, in the district of Alappuzha, in the state of Kerala, India.

Geography

Pallathuruthy is a water bound region surrounded by the Vembanad lake. Also, the Pallathuruthy Canal passed through the region. Like much of the rest of Kuttanad, most of the land in Pallathuruthy is used for paddy cultivation.

Tourism

Palluruthy is also a hub for many houseboat operators. The income from houseboats for tourists have helped the village economy.


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