Below is a comprehensive list of 20 areas and 13 talukas under Alappuzha district of Kerala. The detail includes pin code of each area with postal office type, taluka name, district name etc.
Alappuzha ( pronunciation ) (Malayalam: ആലപ്പുഴ) is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a widely known tourist destination and is well known for its Coir factories. Most of Kerala's coir industries are situated in and around Alappuzha.
The district is also known for its communist traditions. It is home to the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the British and also the revolt against the Feudal raj. Alappuzha is strongly connected by waterways to various other parts of Kerala, including the famous tourist destination, Kumarakom.
Below is map of Alappuzha, Kerala. Click to open in Google Maps.
Alappuzha ( pronunciation ), also known as Alleppey, is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. Alappuzha is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alappuzha is considered to be the oldest planned city in this region and the lighthouse built on the coast of the city is the first of its kind along the Arabian Sea coast (reference encyclopaedia of Kerala in Malayalam language).
Alappuzha is situated 62 kilometres (39 mi) to the south of Kochi and 155 kilometres (96 mi) north of Trivandrum. A city with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon. Hence, it is known as the "Venetian Capital" of Kerala. Malayalam is the most spoken language. Hindi, English and Tamil are also spoken in the city.
Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in India. The Backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters can be booked. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the North and Quilon to the South.
Alappuzha is the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alappuzha, on the second Saturday of August every year. This is the most competitive and popular of the boat races in India. The mullackal chirap is also one of the attractions of Allapuzha which is the festive season held for ten days every year in December.
Other attractions in Alappuzha are Alappuzha Beach, offering a views of the Laccadive Sea, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal, Mannarasala Temple, Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple, Thakazhy Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Mullakkal Temple, Edathua Church, Alappuzha CSI Christ Church (oldest Anglican church in Kerala) and Champakulam Valia Palli. Krishnapuram Palace Kalavam kodam temple where Sree Narayana Guru installed Mirror is at about 30 km north of Town. also attracts many tourists. The tasty ambalappuzha payasam is a popular dessert.
Coir is the most important commodity manufactured in Alappuzha. The Coir Board was established by the Central Government under the provisions of the Coir Industry Act, 1955. A coir Research Institute is at Kalavoor.
Below is list of 300 areas in Alappuzha district of Kerala state.
PIN Code | Area | Taluka | District | Postal Status |
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686102 | Kidangara pin code | Kuttanad | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
686102 | Kunnamkary pin code | Kuttanad | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
686103 | Kumarankary pin code | Kuttanadu | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
686534 | Eara North pin code | Kuttanad | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
686534 | Kainady pin code | Kuttanad | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
686534 | Neelamperoor pin code | Kuttanad | Alappuzha | Sub Office |
688001 | Alappuzha Collectorate pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Sub Office |
688001 | Alappuzha pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Head Office |
688002 | Thiruvampady Junction pin code | Ambalapuha | Alappuzha | Sub Office |
688002 | Vattayal Ward pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
688003 | Sanathanapuram pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Sub Office |
688003 | Vadackal pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
688004 | Punnapra pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Sub Office |
688005 | Alappuzha Medical College pin code | Ambalappuzha | Alappuzha | Sub Office |
688005 | Kakkazhom pin code | Ambalappuzha | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
688005 | Kanjipadom pin code | Ambalappuzha | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
688005 | Vysombhagom pin code | Kuttanad | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
688006 | Avalukkunnu pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Sub Office |
688006 | Komalapuram pin code | Ambalapuzha | Alappuzha | Branch Office |
688006 | Kottankulangara pin code | Ambalappuzha | Alappuzha | Branch Office |