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out of the erstwhile Kottayam and Quilon districts, Alappuzha(Alleppey)
district was formed on 17th August, 1957 consisting of seven
taluks, namely Sherthalai, Ambalappuzha, Kuttanad, Thiruvalla,
Chengannur, Karthikappally and Mavelikkara. |
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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. It 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 the west by Arabian sea.
The present Alappuzha district comprises of six taluks
namely Cherthala, Ambalappuzha, Kuttanad, Karthikappally,
chengannur and Mavelikkaara with a total area of 1414
sq. kms. The district head quarters is located at
Alappuzha.
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| Alappuzha
district is a sandy strip of land intercepted by lagoons,
rivers, and canals. There are neither mountains nor
hills in the district except some scattered hillocks
lying between Bharanikavu and Chengannur Block in
the eastern portion of the district. Cherthala , Ambalappuzha,
Kuttanad and Karthikappally fully lie in lowland region.
There is no forest area in the district. The soil
found in this district is classified as sandy, peaty
or kari, alluvial and laterite. The two most important
minerals which occur in large quantities in the district
are glass and foundry sand. Lime shell is also exploited
commercially.
Alappuzha has several canals and lakes fit for boat
cruise. Three prominent rivers viz. Achankovil, Pampa
and Manimala empty into the lakes.The Vembanad Lake
streching from Alleppey to Cochin and Kayamkulam Lake
which lies in both Alleppey and Quilon districts are
used for inland water navigation and transportation
of cargo |
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District
Area |
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1414
sq km |
District
Population |
:
1,990,603 |
Climate |
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Tropiical
Humid |
Altitude |
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Sea
level |
Rainfall |
:
229
cm (Annual) |
Clothing |
:
Tropical |
Tourist
Season |
:
August
to March |
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Temperature |
Max |
Min |
Summer |
35 |
22 |
Winter |
32 |
20 |
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