Puthuppally, Kottayam
Puthuppally | |
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  Puthuppally Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°33′33.96″N 76°34′19.98″E / 9.5594333°N 76.5722167°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Puthuppally Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.43 km2 (8.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 29,635 |
| • Density | 1,321/km2 (3,422/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686011 |
| Telephone code | +91 481-XXXXXXX |
| Vehicle registration | KL- 05 |
| Nearest city | Kottayam |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
| Climate | http://kottayam.nic.in/profile/climate.htm (Köppen) |
| Website | kottayam |
Puthuppally is a town in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. The community is known for its ancient Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Puthuppally Palli.
The town hosts the campus of Rubber Board, the biggest central government organization in the district. The town is also home to the Institute of Human Resources Development campus[2] as well as MG University paramedical campuses. Puthuppally is the hometown of former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census, Puthuppally has a population of 29,635 of which 14,304 are males and 15,331 are females. Average sex ratio is 1072 compared to the state average of 1084. The number of children under the age of 6 is 2,291 which accounts for 7.73% of total population of the town. Child sex ratio is around 914 compared to state average of 964.[clarification needed] Literacy rate of Puthuppally city is 98.02% which is higher than state average of 94.00%.[3]
Governance
Puthuppally assembly constituency is part of Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency).[4] The former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy, was representing the Puthuppally Legislative Constituency since 1970 till his death in 2023.
History
The Puthuppally Firing (Puthuppally Vediveyppu) during the Indian Freedom Struggle is an important historical events related to Puthuppally. One person was killed in the Firing. In a late afternoon a youth named Kuttickal Kochu was on his way to the native ball playground unaware of the happenings. A stray bullet hit him in his navel, and he died on the spot.
Transport
Kottayam railway station serves the town. The nearest railway station is Chingavanam railway station. Kottayam-Pathanamthitta road intersects with Thiruvalla-Ettumanoor and Thiruvalla-Kidangoor-Muvattupuzha bypass making Puthuppally one of the most congested junctions in the district.
Culture
- The feast at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally is a regional festival which is celebrated by many irrespective of religion, caste, or creed.
- St. George Jacobite Syrian Church Situated near St. George Pilgrim Church.
- Shadkala Govinda Marar, a musician, lived near Vennimala, which was a cultural centre during the rule of Venad Kings.[citation needed]
- Puthuppally Hindu Mahasammelan (Started in 1996) is a Hindu convention with a structure similar to the Cherukolpuzha Hindumatha Parishad. It is conducted annually during the summer vacation.
Notable people
- Oommen Chandy – Former Chief Minister of Kerala, Former Minister of Home Affairs, Former Minister of Finance and former MLA of Puthuppally
- Chandy Oommen - Oommen Chandy's son, incumbent MLA of Puthuppally, Supreme Court Lawyer, Lecturer [5]
- Vettom Mani – Scholar / Author on Indian Puranas
- E. C. George Sudarshan – Scientist (Quantum Optics)
Sports
Puthuppally is known for its native ball play which is organized annually.[6] A ball which is made of leather is used. It is generally referred to as naadan panthu kali or tukal panthu kali. Kerala's Native Ball Association office is located in Puthuppally.
References
- ^ "Puthuppally (Kottayam) Population".
- ^ "College of Applied Science Puthuppally". www.ihrd.ac.in. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Puthupally Census 2011". Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
- ^ "Lawyer, teacher and politician: Meet Congress' Puthuppally candidate Chandy Oommen". onmanorama.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Strike the ball in six different ways in this barefoot game". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 April 2021.