81-678: Nooranad (also anglicized as Noornad or Nooranadu ) is a developing town in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala . It is located at a distance of 8 Km south-west of Pandalam, in Kayamkulam route. Padanilam is the cultural centre of Nooranad region. The Padanilam Parabrahma Temple , known for the biggest Shivarathri Kettukazhcha in Kerala, is situated in Nooranad. Nooranad
162-517: A competitive mindset between the karakal . Sivarathri is the main festival in Padanilam Parabrahma temple. Giant effigies of bulls, known locally as kettukala , are pulled to the temple from 18 territories ( kara ) of the temple. Some of these have a height of more than 50 feet. Its one of the largest festivals of its kind in Kerala . There are many people in the Nooranad area, who are involved in
243-471: A large extent of cultivable land and forms a major part of the onattukara agricultural region. The Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is one of the major temples in Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Parabrahma . The temple is very much like the Oachira Parabrahma Temple. The temple has no compound walls and no roofs. A large number of festivals are celebrated here annually. The temple
324-530: A prominent role in the freedom struggle of Travancore . The campaign for the eradication of Untouchability was organized much earlier in this district by T.K. Madhavan , a journalist and in 1925 the approach roads to the temples, especially to the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple , were thrown open to the Hindus of all castes. The district also witnessed the 'Nivarthana' movement which
405-675: A rich historical and cultural background. The place is home to one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala created by Lord Parashurama , the Kandiyoor Mahadeva Temple . Mavelikara Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Sree Krishna Swami Temple is managed and owned by the Travancore Devaswom board.The Chettikulangara Devi Temple , known for the Kumbha Bharani festival is located near the municipality.The only sarvam swayambhu shiva Temple in India
486-633: A small portion in the northern Alappuzha were part of the Kottayam district of the Travancore Kingdom until 1957. when the modern Alappuzha district was formed. Alappuzha district was formed on 17 August 1957 and consisted initially of seven taluks , namely Cherthala , Ambalappuzha , Kuttanad , Chengannur , Karthikappally and Mavelikkara . The name Ᾱlappuzha is a toponym. ‘Ᾱlayam’ means ‘home’ and ‘puzha’, according to Dr. Herman Gundert's dictionary, means ‘watercourse’ or ‘river’. The name refers to
567-558: A tent in the eastern part of the temple and started fasting unto death. But that also did not deter the warring parties. But when he was on the verge of death due to the fast, they, fearing the Brahmanasaapam , agreed to stop war. They demarcated the boundary in the north-south direction and stopped the war in the name of Parabrahma , the presiding deity of the temple. Hundreds of people used to earn their livelihood by doing agriculture and related jobs in Nooranad. It can be understood from
648-827: A testament to its link to that flourishing centre of Buddhist culture, Mavelikara is one of the rare places in Kerala where one can find the Statue of Buddha in Seated Position , which dates back to the 9th century AD. Mar Ivanios, the pioneer of the Reunion Movement is from this holy socio-cultural land. He is from the Medayil Panicker Family situated at the center of the Mavelikara Town. Notable places of worship include:- Alappuzha district Alappuzha district ( Malayalam: [ɐːlɐpːuɻɐ] ),
729-410: Is Kayamkulam Junction railway station , which is about 16 Km west of Nooranad town. Mavelikkara railway station is located about 14 Km north-west of Padanilam Junction. Chengannur railway station is about 18 Km north of Padanilam Junction. The proposed Silver Line (K-Rail) alignment passes right through the centre of Nooranad region, between Kollam and Chengannur stations. The region of Nooranad
810-450: Is a municipality in the Alappuzha district of Kerala , India . It is located 43 km (26.7 mi) south of the district headquarters in Alappuzha and about 95 km (59.0 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram . As per the 2011 Indian census , Mavelikara has a population of 26,421 people, and a population density of 2,088/km (5,410/sq mi). Mavelikara was
891-481: Is a shortcut to reach MC Road. The Harippad – Pathanamthitta district road passes through Edappon Junction in the northern part of Nooranad panchayath. This road runs parallel to the Achankovil river and gets submerged under water during heavy rains. Para Junction – Edappon road connects KP Road with Harippad – Pathanamthitta road and it passes through Padanilam Junction . The major railway station near Nooranad
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#1733271783438972-583: Is a state Highway that starts in Kalarcode , Alappuzha and ends in Perunna , Changanassery . The road is popularly known as AC road (Alappuzha Changanassery) road and it has 24.2 km length. It's an important busy road which connects Alappuzha city with Kottayam district . State Highway 40 (Kerala) is an interstate state highway in Alappuzha district which connects with Alappuzha town to Madurai , Tamil Nadu . It's
1053-546: Is also happening by making use of the vast area of water. A leprosy sanatorium is there in Nooranad, which is first of its kind in Kerala and one of the largest in Asia . Currently, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) unit has started functioning in the sanatorium compound. One of the seventeen 220 kV substations of KSEB is located near Pattoor, the northernmost portion of the village. Mavelikkara Kottayam (44 km) Mavelikara ( IPA: [ma:ʋe:lik:aɾa] )
1134-633: Is also one of the few places in the world where cultivation takes place below sea level. The district was home to the Communist -led Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Divan of the British Princely state of Travancore in the 1940s. Carved out of the erstwhile Kollam and Kottayam districts, most of the modern-day Alappuzha district was part of the Quilon district of the Travancore Kingdom , with
1215-728: Is also the diocesan cathedral of the Mavelikara Diocese in close proximity to Malankara Syrian Seminary in Thazhakara which hosts the Theobhavan Aramana and bishop's residence. The Mavelikara Diocese is currently headed by Vattamparambil Dr. Abraham Mar Epiphanios with about 80 parishes and a dozen chapels. As of 2011 Census , Mavelikara had a population of 26,421 with 12,070 males and 14,351 females. Mavelikara Municipality has an area of 12.65 km (4.88 sq mi) with 7,184 families residing in it. The average female sex ratio
1296-424: Is an event called vahanapooja . All the auto-taxi vehicles, trucks, tourist & stage carriage buses etc. in Nooranad will assemble in the temple compound for the vahana pooja. It's a spectacular sight. In the month of December, there is another event called chirapp Mahotsavam conducted by 16 karakal , 1 kara each day in a predetermined order. Grand processions (ഘോഷയാത്ര) are conducted during these 16 days with
1377-761: Is another State Highway that starts in Kayamkulam and ends at Pulimukku junction. The highway is 42.5 km long. State Highway 6 (Kerala) starts in Kayamkulam and ends in Thiruvalla . This highway has 30.8 km length. State Highway 10 (Kerala) is a State Highway that starts in Mavelikkara and ends in Kozhencherry. The highway is 28.7 km long. State Highway 12 (Kerala) that starts in Ambalappuzha and ends in Thiruvalla and has 27.2 km length. Following are
1458-403: Is another important government school in the locality, which is situated in close proximity with Padanilam Parabrahma Temple. Sree Buddha College of Engineering is an NBA accredited professional higher educational institution located at Nooranad Pattoor. Josco College of Nursing is located at Edappon , alongside Harippad – Pathanamthitta road. The Kuriakose Chavara Mission (KCM) school of Nursing
1539-472: Is believed to be one of the seven churches founded by St. Thomas the Apostle , one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ according to the oral traditions. The picturesque CSI Christ Church in Alappuzha town was built in 1816 by the first CMS ( Church Missionary Society ) missionary to India, Rev. Thomas Norton. It was the first Anglican Church to be established in the erstwhile state of Travancore . It
1620-667: Is declared by the Government of Kerala as the Nandikesha Paithruka Gramam (Heritage Village of Nandikesha) due to its importance in Kettukala making, which is an icon of Onattukara region of Central Travancore . Nooranad is also known as Pakshi Gramam of kerala . Nooranad was a part of Kollam district in the early days. A revenue division was formed in kollavarsham 1078 (1902) with Nooranad in Kollam district as its centre. It
1701-428: Is divided into two revenue divisions which together incorporate six Taluks within them. Alappuzha district is divided into 93 revenue villages for the ease and decentralisation of its revenue administration. They are further incorporated into 6 taluks as eludicated below. List of Collectors of Alappuzha District according to length of tenure in descending order. The longest serving District Collector of Alappuzha
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#17332717834381782-420: Is located adjacent to KCM hospital, about 1.5 Km west of Nooranad Junction. Major healthcare institutions in Nooranad include: The vast Karingalichal wetland ( Karingali Puncha ) is the main reason why Nooranad gets the title of Kerala's bird village ( Pakshi Gramam ). Covering an area of over 13 square kilometers, it is a beautiful area filled with paddy fields, streams, deep pools and swamps. Karingali puncha
1863-668: Is now reserved for a scheduled caste candidate. Kodikunnil Suresh of the INC has represented the Mavelikara constituency since 2009. M.S Arunkumar from the CPI(M) is the representative of Mavelikara in the Kerala Legislative Assembly . The cultural capital of Alappuzha is Mavelikara. Mavelikara was once part of the principality of Onattukara and has been a centre of religious harmony, culture and arts for several centuries. As
1944-768: Is one of the idathaavalam of Sabarimala Ayyappa Swami temple. There are KSRTC buses from Padanilam to Pamba during the Mandalam – Makaravilakku season. The temple has mainly 16 karakal (territories), who conduct the annual Sivarathri Festival. This is one of the biggest Nandikesha (ox vehicle of Lord Shiva ) kettulsavams in Kerala . Other festivals in the temple include Irupathiyettaamonam (ഇരുപത്തിയെട്ടാം ഓണം), Vrischika Mahotsavam (വൃശ്ചിക മഹോത്സവം), kara chirapp (കര ചിറപ്പ്) khoshayathra, niraputhari (നിറപുത്തരി), Vidhyarambham (വിദ്യാരംഭം) etc. During Irupathiyettam onam mahotsavam , arts clubs & self-help groups around Nooranad region bring festival floats, tableau and kettukazhcha to
2025-415: Is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala . It was formed as Alleppey district on 17 August 1957, the name of the district being changed to Alappuzha in 1990. Alappuzha is the smallest district of Kerala. Alleppey town, the district headquarters, was renamed Alappuzha in 2012. A town with canals , backwaters , beaches , and lagoons , Alappuzha was described by George Curzon ,
2106-1209: Is operated to Tenkasi every day; 2 trips morning & evening via Kayamkulam , Kattanam . The Municipal Private bus stand is located at Mitchel Junction with buses to Chengannur , Pathanamthitta , Adoor , Pandalam , Thiruvalla , Haripad , Kayamkulam , Changanassery . Mavelikara railway station (Station Code:MVLK) is a mainline station in the Trivandrum Division of the Southern Railway Zone (India) , with connections to New Delhi , Mumbai , Chennai , Kolkata , Bangalore , Hyderabad , Ahmedabad , Pune , Mangalore , Bhopal , Guwahati , Nagpur and Jammu . Other nearby stations are Kayamkulam Junction railway station , Chengannur Railway Station , Haripad railway station and Kollam Junction railway station . The nearest airports are Trivandrum International Airport 115 km and Cochin International Airport (CIAL).127 km State highway SH 10 road start in mavelikara Local industries in and around Mavelikara include: Several small-scale industries are present in
2187-569: Is served by the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , which is about 105 kilometers south of the town via MC Road. Cochin International Airport is situated at a distance of 146 Km in the northern direction via NH 66. Nooranad region has a number of schools and colleges which provide a great platform for higher education. CBM HSS is the most prominent school in this area, which is an aided school located about 1 Km east of Nooranad Junction alongside KP Road. Padanilam HSS
2268-738: Is situated in Chunakkara , Mavelikara The town also has the famous St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral founded in the year 943 AD and affiliated with the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church . The church is locally referred to as "Puthiyacavu Pally" and is known for holding the Mavelikara Padiyola in 1836 in which the Malankara Orthodox Church refused the anglicization attempts of the British and severed ties with them. The church
2349-484: Is spread across Nooranad & Palamel panchayats and Pandalam municipality of Pathanamthitta district. This area is the rice bowl of Onattukara. The paddy fields here are cultivated mainly for 4 months from December to April. To help this, water is released from Thenmala Dam through the right bank canal of Kallada Irrigation Project (KIP). Water reaches Karingalichal from the main canal through several sub-canals. Water from Achankovil river also reaches Karingalichal through
2430-399: Is that shade trees (chola trees) were planted on both sides of KP road to provide shade to the travellers, and there were load-sheds and wayside rest centers (inns) for the travellers to unload their heavy goods in those days when there were no vehicles like today. The trees that were planted that day can be seen on both sides of the road, still providing shade. These trees were planted during
2511-678: Is the administrative center of Nooranad and the resting place of Nooranad's history. The place got its name because the Karakkar (Small local divisions) used to fight for the right of the temple and led a battle. The army troops of Kayamkulam Kingdom (Onattukara) had camped near the temple for protecting the kingdom from the attack of neighbouring kings. During this period, the village had some chieftains and their supporters. They include Noorukodi Unnithans, Kadackal Kuruppans, Vettathasaans and Vettadickal Kuruppans. Kayamkulam Raja withdrew his troops about four centuries ago. This initiated tensions between
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2592-582: The Alappuzha Bypass , to route the national highway around city centers between Kommady and Kalarkode , is completed; and the highway was opened on 28 January 2021. Alappuzha is also well connected by road. There is a plan to upgrade State Highway 11 (Kerala) to national highway status which helps to connect Alappuzha to Kodaikanal as part of promoting coastal-hill tourism project. There are eight state highways in Alappuzha district and three of them originates from Alappuzha town. State Highway 11 (Kerala)
2673-779: The Ancient Egypt during the Sangam period in the early centuries of the Common Era . The ancient port town of Barace which is recorded as an important centre of the Indian Ocean trade in the ancient Greco-Roman travelogues such as the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (written around 50 CE) is often identified with the modern-day coastal town of Purakkad on the mouth of the Pamba River in
2754-791: The Ayranikuzhi bridge in the north. This causes the water level to rise significantly during periods of heavy rainfall. Nooranad is a paradise for bird watchers. Many species of birds including migratory birds can be seen here. Nooranad became famous among bird watchers through a report published in 1988 by prominent bird watcher Shri P. K. Uthaman in the Journal of The Bombay Natural History Society. Great Egret, Little egret, Siberian stonechat, Alpine swift, Eurasian Marsh Harrier, Indian Pitta, Oriental Darter, brown backed needletail, Black headed ibis, Red-wattled Lapwing and several hundreds of bird species can be seen here. Tourism activities like Kuttavanchi Savari
2835-584: The British Governor-General of India in the beginning of the 20th century CE, as the " Venice of the Eastern world ." The district is best known for its picturesque Kerala Backwaters , by which it is well connected to other parts of Kerala , including the tourist destination of Kumarakom , the district being a well known tourist destination in India. It is also known for its coir factories, as most of Kerala's coir industries are situated in and around
2916-678: The Manimala , the Pamba , and the Achankovil ; their branches and tributaries flow through Alappuzha and empty into the Vembanad lake. The most important lake is Vembanad . Alappuzha was the only district in Kerala without public forest land. But that changed in 2013, when 14.5 acres (5.9 ha) of land at Veeyapuram was declared as reserved forest by the Forest and Wildlife Department. Pathiramanal island on
2997-472: The chira near the temple. The chira (Large pond) was used to bathe the Kayamkulam king's war horses at Nooranad Padanilam. Later it came to be known as Pottanchira . The common people started worrying about the devastation of the battle and approached the Pazhoor Panamana Thampuran to find a solution to end the war. He tried to intervene but the parties were not in a position to stop. He made
3078-565: The "kingdom of Kayamkulam " or known by the name "Onattukara"), which was later invaded by the Travancorean forces in the year 1746. It was a branch of the ancient Ay kingdom . It was also known as the Chirava Swaroopam , where the word Chirava derives from the combination of two Malayalam words, Cheru and Aayi , which means "a smaller branch of the Ay kingdom ". It included some parts of
3159-586: The 2011 Indian Census, the Hindu population is 68.64%, Christian (Orthodox, Marthoma, Pentecostal and Latin Catholic are majority) 20.45, and Muslim 10.55. National Highway 66 (India) is one of the longest national highways in India. It connects Panvel to Kanyakumari passes through the city and allow to connect other major cities like Mumbai , Goa , Udupi , Mangalore , Kannur , Kozhikode , Guruvayur , Ernakulam , Kollam , and Trivandrum . The construction of
3240-725: The Alappuzha district. This river is also the third-longest river in Kerala only after to the Periyar river and the Bharathappuzha river. Early members of the Chera dynasty had their home in Kuttanad and were sometimes known as the Kuttuvans . However the regions south of the Pamba River was ruled by the Ay kingdom during the ancient period. Pamba is mentioned as Baris in the ancient Greco-Roman travelogues. There are archaeological evidences of
3321-479: The Alappuzha town. The Vembanad lake , which lies below the sea level, is the longest lake in the Indian peninsula , and the district of Alappuzha lies between this lake and the Arabian Sea . Kuttanad region of the Alappuzha district, which lies below the sea level, is the point of least elevation in the entire India . Kuttanad , also known as The Rice Bowl of Kerala , has the lowest altitude in India , and
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3402-579: The Industrial Estate (an initiative of SIDCO ) located at Kollakadavu. Mavelikara has its own constituency in the Lok Sabha . Until the 2002 Lok Sabha Delimitation took effect in 2008, the constituency consisted of Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam, Pandalam, Thiruvalla and Kallupara. Since then, the assembly constituencies have comprised Changanassery, Kuttanad, Mavelikara (SC), Chengannur, Kunnathur (SC), Kottarakara and Pathanapuram. The constituency
3483-535: The Vembanad lake of Alappuzha district is famous for rare migrating birds. Alappuzha city is the administrative headquarters of the Alappuzha district. The district is divided into two revenue divisions-Alappuzha and Chengannur. There are 6 municipal towns in the district. They are: There are two Lok Sabha constituencies in Alappuzha: Alappuzha and Mavelikara . There are nine Kerala Legislative Assembly seats in Alappuzha district. The district
3564-425: The chieftains for control of the village and the temple. Thus they divided into south and north, starting a fierce battle. The south side consisted of Noorukodi Unnithans and Kadackal Kuruppans. The north side had Vettathasans and Vettadickal Kuruppans with them. 22 karakal (small local divisions) supported their respective sides. During the battle, many soldiers on both sides died in large numbers. They were buried in
3645-411: The development of Alappuzha is worth mentioning. In the 19th century the district attained progress in all spheres. Kayamkulam Kochunni was a heroic outlaw from Kayamkulam who lived during the 19th century CE. The 19th century social reformer Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker hails from the modern-day district of Alappuzha. The first modern factory for the manufacture of Coir mats and mattings
3726-578: The distinct areas of the village come to the temple at around 4 p.m. The rituals and programmes only end at next day midnight. Nooranad region is spread mainly across 2 panchayaths: Nooranad Panchayath & Palamel panchayath. Office of Nooranad Grama Panchayath is situated near Padanilam Junction and that of Palamel panchayath at Erumakkuzhy (Nooranad Town). Nooranad panchayath has 17 wards spreading across an area of 21.29 square kilometers. Palamel panchayath has an area of 25.6 square kilometers and have 19 wards. As per Census 2011, Palamel grama panchayath
3807-410: The district of Alappuzha had an important position in the classical Malayalam literature . Kuttanad , the rice bowl of Kerala, was well known from the early Sangam period itself. History records that the region which now constitutes the modern-day district of Alappuzha had trade relations with the ancient Greece , the ancient Rome , the ancient Levant , the ancient Arabian peninsula , and
3888-472: The early period of this district, including ancient fossils, stone inscriptions and monuments, in the archeological sites like the excavation sites, the caves, the temples, etc. The literary works of the Sangam period also help to take a look into the ancient period of the district. Alappuzha district was once a prominent centre of Buddhism in South India prior to the arrival of Nambudiri Brahmins into
3969-716: The eastern region of district and that is Chengannur railway station and Mavelikara railway station . The city is accessible by air, rail, road and water. Cochin International Airport , which is 78 kilometres (48 mi) to the North, is the closest airport. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , 159 kilometres (99 mi) to the South, is the other airport that links the district with other countries. International tourists use this facility to reach Alappuzha. The other nearest airports are at Kozhikode (236 kilometres (147 mi)) and Coimbatore (254 kilometres (158 mi)). A helipad in
4050-491: The erstwhile capital of the feudal kingdom of Odanad , and is today a primary economic and cultural hub of the Onattukara region. The name Mavelikara is believed to be turned out from the words Maveli or Mahabali , the mythical king of Kerala, and Kara means land. This land is believed to be the place 'Mattom Mahadeva temple'where king Mahabali knelt before Vamana, offering his head for Vamana to keep his feet. Mavelikara
4131-413: The idol of Lord Krishna installed during that time. Chempakassery was ruled by Brahmin monarchs during the medieval period. It is believed that Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri , Kumaran Namboothiri, and Neelakanta Deekshithar were eminent scholars who patronized his court. The southern regions of the modern-day Alappuzha district once formed part of the erstwhile "kingdom of Odanad " (also known as
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#17332717834384212-502: The making of these colossal effigies. Due to this, Kerala Government recognized Nooranad as the Nandikesha Paithruka Gramam Thousands come to the temple on Sivarathri day to see the kaavadiyattam for Lord Subrahmanyan in the morning. Kaavady from all parts of the area come separately and meet at the temple. Kettulsavam is the most spectacular sight of the festival and is held in the evening. Kettulsavam from
4293-467: The modern-day Taluks of Chengannur , Mavelikara , Karthikappally , and Karunagappally . The northernmost region of the district, which curresponds to the present-day Taluk of Cherthala , was ruled by the "Kingdom of Karappuram" prior to the 1762 treaty that was signed between the kingdom of Travancore and the Kingdom of Cochin . Karappuram was a tributary of the Kingdom of Cochin until 1762 when it
4374-626: The modern-day Taluk of Karthikappally. The southernmost portion of the district had been once part of the erstwhile feudal kingdom of Karunagappally , which had been subordinate to the Chirava Swaroopam ( Kayamkulam ) at times. In the 17th century the Portuguese power declined on the Malabar Coast and the Dutch Malabar gained a predominant position in the principalities of this district. The church located at Kokkamangalam or Kokkothamangalam
4455-409: The nation of Namibia or the US state of New Mexico . This gives it a ranking of 216th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 1,504 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,900/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 0.88%. Alappuzha has a sex ratio of 1100 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 95.72%. 53.96% of
4536-420: The network of waterways and backwaters in Alappuzha and its surrounding areas. The district is bounded on the north by Kochi and Kanayannur taluks of Ernakulam district, on the east by Vaikom , Kottayam and Changanassery taluks of Kottayam district and Thiruvalla, Kozhencherry and Adoor taluks of Pathanamthitta district, on the South by Kunnathur and Karunagappally taluks of Kollam district and on
4617-441: The north eastern portion of Nooranad is a large body of water connected to Achankovil river through Ayranikudy stream. It attracts a lot of migratory and other birds. Due to this, Nooranad is well known as the Pakshi gramam (Bird Village) of Kerala. Peruvelichal is another wetland on the north-western area of Nooranad. It is also connected to Achankovil river through the Vettiyar bridge. Karingalichal and Peruvelichal wetlands has
4698-480: The northern boundary of Nooranad in westward direction. The Nooranad cultural region consists of Nooranad and Palamel Grama Panchayaths of Alappuzha district and part of Pallickal panchayath in Pathanamthitta district. Topographically, the village has 3 areas: small hills, slope regions and plain land. Laterite is the major soil type found here. Alluvium and loam soil types can be found in the low lying areas of Nooranad including plain lands. The Karingalichal wetlands in
4779-483: The only interstate state highway in Alappuzha district. State Highway 66 (Kerala) is a state highway which originates from Alappuzha town and terminates at Thoppumpady , Ernakulam . Main Central Road is the arterial State Highway in the Travancore region of Kerala state. It is designated as SH 1 by the Kerala Public Works Department. It passes through Chengannur town of Alappuzha district and helps it to connect with other parts of Kerala . State Highway 5 (Kerala)
4860-483: The place names that the region had hills, valleys, thickets, big trees, creepers and wild animals (Example: Pulikunn, Pulimel, Thathamunna, Pannithadam, Kadamankulam, Mailadumkunn, Karimankav etc.). Kayamkulam – Punalur Road (KP Road) , as seen today was a very important royal road that passed through the center of Travancore. Just like today, travellers from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka etc. used this royal road to carry goods to and from various princely states. Another feature
4941-423: The population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 9.46% and 0.31% of the population respectively. Malayalam is the predominant language, spoken by 99.00% of the population. There is a small minority of Konkani speakers in urban areas. It has the highest population density among all districts of the state. It is 29.46% urbanized, and is the smallest district in Kerala . In
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#17332717834385022-413: The region. Sri Mulavasam was then a prominent Buddhist pilgrimage centre in the Indian peninsula . Numerous remnants of once flourished Buddhism have been found from the taluks of Ambalappuzha and Mavelikara . The regions included in the district had a prominent position in the medieval Malayalam literary works such as Unnuneeli Sandesam . One among the famous literary works of this period
5103-417: The reign of Sri Moolam Thirunal Maharaja. It was also on this route that Anchalotakkar (Old Post carriers) used to take posts from Nooranad to other places. From Karingalippuncha (Karingalichal Wetland), in the eastern part of Nooranadu, there were no water routes after reaching Pallimukkam on the north side. So an artificial channel was cut and connected with the Peruvelippuncha (Peruvelichal Wetland) on
5184-652: The temple. This festival is conducted on the Thiruvonam day of malayalam month kanni . During Vrischika Mahotsavam , there will be a carnival and other associated cultural events. Devotees stay in huts made of coconut leaves within the temple compound itself for 12 days. Those devotees won't even visit their own house during these 12 days. Each day of the vrischika mahotsavam will have cultural programs and public conferences like Youth conference, agricultural conference, educational conference etc. Chief guests will be mostly experts in those corresponding fields or state ministers handling those respective portfolios. On 11th day, there
5265-651: The two Panchayats in the region. Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party are the major political parties in this area. Nooranad is well connected to the rest of the state through a network of major roads. National Highway 183 (Kollam – Theni NH) passes through Charummoodu Junction situated at the western end of Nooranad panchayath. The old royal road KP Road connects Nooranad with NH 66 at Kayamkulam , MC Road (SH 1) at Adoor and Main Eastern Highway (SH 8) at Pathanapuram . 10th Mile – Pandalam road connects Nooranad with Pandalam Municipality and
5346-789: The vehicle registrations in Alappuzha District: Old structure:- Following are the old registration numbers in Alappuzha District:- The presence of a lot of backwaters and canals makes water transport a common means of transport. National Waterway 3 passes through Alappuzha. There is an SWTD boat jetty in the city that lies opposite to the KSRTC bus stand. It is served by boat services to towns like Kottayam , Kollam and Changanassery besides to other small towns and jetties. Alappuzha district has two railway lines. Ernakulam–Kayamkulam coastal railway line primarily links with Haripad railway station , Alappuzha railway station , Cherthala railway station and Kayamkulam Junction railway station , Whereas Ernakulam - Kottayam - Kayamkulam line connects
5427-409: The west by Laccadive Sea. Present-day Alappuzha district comprises six taluks, namely Cherthala, Ambalappuzha, Kuttanad, Karthikappally, Chengannur and Mavelikkara. The area of the district is 1,414 km (546 sq mi). Its headquarters is located at Alappuzha. The present-day town of Alappuzha owes its existence to Raja Kesavadas during the second half of the 18th century CE. However
5508-427: The western side of Nooranad. This old water channel is came to be known as the Pandyan thodu . Nooranad region is located at the south-eastern edge of Alappuzha district . It shares its northern boundary with Chengannur Taluk in Alappuzha district itself, eastern boundary with Pandalam in Pathanamthitta district, and southern boundary with Kunnathur Taluk in Kollam district. Achankovil river flows through
5589-451: Was 1189 higher than the state average of 1084. 7.7% of the population was under 6 years of age. Mavelikara had an average literacy of 96.9% higher than the state average of 94%: male literacy was 97.8% and female literacy was 96.2%. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has a sub depot at Mavelikara (Station Code: MVKA) which is one among the 46 sub depots in the state. The KSRTC sub depot at Mavelikara has an inter state bus service which
5670-404: Was K. Balakrishna Kurup and the shortest serving District Collector was Sriram Venkitaraman . K. Balakrishna Kurup served for 1146 days from 2 June 1980 to 23 July 1983, but from July 26, 2022, to August 2, 2022, Sriram Venkitaraman served for only 7 days from 26 July 2022 to 2 August 2022. According to the 2011 census , Alappuzha district has a population of 2,127,789, roughly equal to
5751-450: Was a major centre of trade and commerce in ancient Kerala and the erstwhile capital of the rulers of Onattukara . As a result of the close association with the Travancore Royal Family , Mavelikara gained modern facilities well ahead of other places in the state. It is one of the oldest municipalities of the state. Even before India attained independence, Mavelikara had a super express transport service to Trivandrum . The town boasts about
5832-597: Was also established in 1859 at Alappuzha. The Alappuzha Town Improvement Committee was set up in 1894. During the Travancorean administration , Cherthala taluk was included in the Northern division ( Kottayam division) while rest of the Taluks which together constitute the modern-day district of Alappuzha was placed under the Central division ( Kollam division) of the British Princely state of Travancore . This district played
5913-586: Was constructed during his administrative period. He was known as the "Architect of the Modern Alleppey" and played a key role in making Alappuzha a premier port town of Travancore . During the reign of Balaramavarma Maharaja, Velu Thampi Dalava took keen interest in the development of the town and the port. He brought whole area of the Pathiramanal island into coconut cultivation and it's larger tracts into paddy cultivation. The role of Velu Thampi Dalava in
5994-624: Was during the mid-18th century CE that the Maharaja Marthanda Varma , popularly known as the ‘Architect of the Modern Travancore’, interfered in the political affairs of the smaller feudal principalities who ruled parts of the district. Marthandavarma Maharaja had a remarkable role in the internal progress of the district. The Krishnapuram Palace , which is now a protected monument of the State Archaeology Department,
6075-422: Was established by understanding the historical importance and extent of Nooranad sub-district. When Alappuzha district was formed on August 17, 1957, Nooranad was included in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha district. The Padanilam Parabrahma Temple that we see today was once an aalthara made of a few stones under a banyan tree. The current Edappon – Para road was just in front of the temple long ago. Padanilam
6156-559: Was handed over to the kingdom of Travancore . The headquarters of the "Madathingal branch" of the Cochin Royal family was situated at Madathinkara in Karappuram. South of Karappuram lied the "Chempakassery kingdom" which was also known by the name the "Kingdom of Purakkad " prior to the Travancorean conquest of 1746. The kingdom of Chempakassery included the modern-day Taluks of Ambalappuzha and Kuttanad . The monarch of Chempakassery
6237-524: Was having a population of 32556 people with 15250 males and 17306 females. Nooranad panchayath had a total population of 25375 people with 11511 males and 13864 females. The two panchayaths together have 15,455 households. Nooranad is situated in the Parliamentary and Assembly constituency of Mavelikkara . The current MP of the area is Kodikunnil Suresh (INC) and the MLA is M. S. Arun Kumar (CPM). The LDF rules
6318-559: Was known as Nooranad Sub district. At that time Nooranad was one of the most important cultural and trade center towards west of Adoor. Hundred revenue lands from Bharanikavu, Thamarakulam, Chunakkara, Palamel, Puddallur, Kulanada, Vallikunnam and several parts of Sooranad were merged and named as Noor Nadu (Hundred regions). In the past there were two sub-registrar offices after Karunagappally: Nooranad and Mavelikara. The first Anchal office (Old post office in Travancore kingdom) in Nooranad
6399-586: Was known by the title "Chempakassery Deva Narayanan". Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri and Kunchan Nambiar , who originally hailed from the South Malabar region, were court poets of the Chempakassery kingdom at times. Karthikappally was a small feudal kingdom that lied between the feudal kingdoms of Odanad and Chempakassery until the Travancorean invasion of the mid-18th century CE, which curresponds to
6480-458: Was started as a protest against the constitutional repression in 1932. The first political strike in Kerala was held at Alappuzha in 1938. The district was home to the Communist -led Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Divan of the British Princely state of Travancore in the 1940s. Alappuzha is on a peninsular landmass between the Arabian Sea and the Vembanad lake. Major rivers are
6561-467: Was the Ascharya Choodamani , a Sanskrit drama written by Sakthibhadra who was a scholar from Chengannur . The feudal monarch of Chempakasseri was at its zenith during the reign of Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan, a great scholar and a poet who was also the author of the literary work Vedantha Ratnamala . It is said that Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple , at Ambalappuzha , was constructed and
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