Pizhala

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{{short description|River island in Kerala, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
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| subdivision_name2 = Ernakulam
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 682027 ([[Pizhala P.O.]])
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[[File:St. Francis U P School Pizhala.jpg|thumb|Pizhala U P School]]
[[File:St. Francis Xavier's Church Pizhala.jpg|thumb|right|Catholic Church in Pizhala]]
[[File:Pokkali Farm Works.jpg|thumb|Pokkali Field preparing for Fish farming]]


'''Pizhala''' is an island near [[Kochi]] surrounded by river [[Periyar (river)|Periyar]]. It is the central part and [[Capital city|Capital]] of [[Kadamakkudy]] [[Grama Panchyath]], [[Kanayannur]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceo.kerala.gov.in/ernakulam.html|title=Chief Electoral Officer, Kerala|website=Ceo.kerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> [[Taluk]], [[Ernakulam]] [[District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Kerala]]. The name Pizhala is derived from the Portuguese words ''paz na ilha'', which mean 'peace on island'. Pizhala island was formed naturally due to the great floods<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calicutnet.com/mycalicut/flood_of_periyar.htm|title=Flood of Periyar. Ancient History of Calicut (Kozhikode), and Kerala|website=Calicutnet.com|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> of Periyar in 1341 AD,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.stephenpoickattil.com/templates/Articles/Periyar.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105124901/http://stephenpoickattil.com/templates/Articles/Periyar.pdf |archive-date=5 January 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> which choked the [[Muziris]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muzirisheritage.in/|title=Muziris Heritage Tourism Project, Muziris Excavations, Muziris Museums|website=Muzirisheritage.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> [[Port]] (near present-day [[Kodungallur]]<ref>[http://www.kodungalloormunicipality.in/_] {{dead link|date=February 2019}}</ref>), one of the greatest ports in [[Ancient World]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dutchinkerala.com/english/article07.php?id=03 |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109150755/http://www.dutchinkerala.com/english/article07.php?id=03 |archive-date=9 January 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/travel/article/travel_tourism_news/kerala_and_unesco_to_rediscove_spice_route_heritage/151441/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009210812/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/travel/article/travel_tourism_news/kerala_and_unesco_to_rediscove_spice_route_heritage/151441/ |archive-date=9 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== History ==
===1341–1541===
In 1341, The great flood in Periyar destroyed the Musiris Port.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journalofromanarch.com/v17_first%20pages/lo-res%20PDFs/v17_14_Shajan.pdf|title=Locating the ancient port of Musiris|website=Journalofromanarch.com|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref>
The new port was created in Kochi along with many islands. The island got name in the period of Portuguese invasion. Arising of Christian community.

===1741–1941===
In 1859, due to order of The Vicariate of Verapoly<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15345a.htm|title=CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Verapoly|website=Newadvent.org|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> Archbishop Bernardo (Giuseppe) Baccinelli, O.C.D,<ref>{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bbaccinb|Archbishop Bernardo (Giuseppe) Baccinelli, O.C.D.|21 January 2015}}</ref> O.C.D Catholic missionaries<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manjummelprovince.com/inner.php?ytopt=History |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205054737/http://www.manjummelprovince.com/inner.php?ytopt=History |archive-date=5 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> constructed first school(Pallikkoodam)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2014/aug/12/Sparks-Fly-over-a-Revolutionary-Concept-in-Education-646734.html|title=Sparks Fly over a Revolutionary Concept in Education|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> in Pizhala

== Geography ==
Pizhala is made up of A sedimentary sand. River Periyar sediments sand and mud in the time of flood on AD 1341. Pizhala is situated on the northern side of [[Kochi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cochin.org/|title=Destination Kochi / Cochin|website=Cochin.org|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> and the southern side of [[Varapuzha]], the old headquarters of the Carmelite missionaries. This island is surrounded by the river Periyar. Major portion of the island is wet land i.e. Pokkali<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.gramene.org/db/diversity/diversity_view?action=view&object=div_passport&id=845&db_name=diversity_rice|title=Oryza sativa Germplasm "Pokkali"|website=Archive.gramene.org|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> Paddy Field. The island Pizhala includes South main land and North main land known as "Paliamthuruth".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kadamakudy-to-soon-get-dedicated-water-supply/article6077046.ece|title=Kadamakudy to soon get dedicated water supply|author=Staff Reporter|date=3 June 2014|access-date=27 February 2019|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref>

== Culture ==
[[Jerry Amaldev]] stayed in Pizhala in his boyhood days.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOxXPDIv5bg|title=Jerry Amaldev talking about Pizhala Churuch and Our Great Vicar Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly.|last=Francis Dianish Odipattil Sebastian|date=19 October 2013|access-date=27 February 2019|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> His uncle Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly<ref name="auto"/> was the parish priest<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/parish-priest|title=Parish priest definition and meaning - Collins English Dictionary|website=Collinsdictionary.com|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> of [[St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala]].

Before 2010, Pizhala has only two wards one is Pizhala South<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com.sa/maps/place/Pizhala+South+Ward,+Pizhala,+Ernakulam,+Kerala+682027,+India/@10.0479365,76.2623424,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x3b08120f0bcd9517:0x6ecc70d29cc8e7eb?hl=en|title=Pizhala South Ward|website=Pizhala South Ward|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> and Pizhala North.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com.sa/maps/place/Pizhala+North+Ward,+Pizhala,+Ernakulam,+Kerala+682027,+India/@10.0510978,76.2618756,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x3b081205078f4ecf:0x6fdc8cdb0503faa7?hl=en|title=Pizhala North Ward|website=Pizhala North Ward|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> Paliyam Thuruth<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com.sa/maps/place/Paliyamthuruthu+Ward,+Pizhala,+Ernakulam,+Kerala+682027,+India/@10.0534325,76.2548858,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x3b08121bf9fdcc6b:0x81e1b2fbb255c06b?hl=en|title=Paliyamthuruthu Ward|website=Paliyamthuruthu Ward|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> was included in Pizhala North Ward.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
|+ '''Kadamakkudy LSG Ward Members in Pizhala Before 2010'''
|-
! No !! Ward Member Pizhala South !! Ward Member Pizhala North !! Duration
|-
| align=center | 1 || align=center | Mr. E M Sebastian[[File:E. M Sebastian.jpg|thumb|none|100px|alt=A |Ward Member]] || align=center |Raman Master || align=center |1963-1979
|-
| align=center |2 || align=center |Mr. E D Joseph[[File:ED Joseph.jpg|thumb|none|100px|alt=A |Ward Member]] || align=center |Mr. P R Vijayan || align=center |1979-1984
|-
| align=center |3 || align=center |Mr. E A Francis[[File:E. A Francis.jpg|thumb|none|100px|alt=A |Ward Member]] || align=center | Mr. Purushothaman || align=center | 1990-1995
|-
| align=center | 4 || align=center | Mr. E D Xavier<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/06/12/stories/2005061217350300.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141020171142/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/06/12/stories/2005061217350300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 October 2014|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Kerala / Kochi News : Kadamakudi residents voice their concern over rail link proposal|date=2005-06-12|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref>|| align=center | Mr. Suresh || 1995-2000
|-
| align=center |5 || align=center |Mrs. Valsa Francis || align=center | Mrs. RajaLakshmi || align=center | 2000-2005
|-
| align=center |6 || align=center |Mr. E A Francis<ref name="lsgkerala.gov.in">{{cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/|title=തദ്ദേശ സ്വയംഭരണ വകുപ്പ് - LSGD Kerala|website=lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> || align=center |Mr. Santhosh Kumar (Resigned)<ref name="lsgkerala.gov.in"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiankanoon.org/doc/18486618/?type=print|title=T.A.Jolly vs The Tribunal For Local Self|website=Indiankanoon.org|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> & || align=center | 2005-2010
|-
|7
|
|Mrs. Rajani Pradeep
|2010-2015
|-
|8
|
|Mr. Prakashan
|2015-Till date
|}
In 2010, Pizhala has divided into three wards, They are Pizhala South, Pizhala North and Paliyam Thuruth.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
|+ '''Kadamakkudy LSG Ward Members in Pizhala After 2010'''
|-
! No !!Ward Member Pizhala South !! Ward Member Pizhala North !! Ward Member Paliyam Thuruth !! Duration
|-
| 1 || Valsa Francis<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/pages/memberDetails.php?intID=5&ID=655&ln=en&candid=2010065501001|title=Candidate Info - Local Self Government Department, Govt. of Kerala, India|website=Lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> || Mrs. Sheeba James(Disqualified)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiankanoon.org/doc/109017099/|title=Sheeba James vs T.C.George|website=indiankanoon.org|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> & Mrs. Sofi Manoj<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/pages/memberDetails.php?intID=5&ID=655&ln=en&candid=2010065501102|title=Candidate Info - Local Self Government Department, Govt. of Kerala, India|website=Lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> || Mrs. Rajani Pradeep<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/pages/memberDetails.php?intID=5&ID=655&ln=en&candid=2010065501201|title=Candidate Info - Local Self Government Department, Govt. of Kerala, India|website=Lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> || 2010-2015
|-
| 2 || Mr. Cerine Xavier.P<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/|title=തദ്ദേശ സ്വയംഭരണ വകുപ്പ് - LSGD Kerala|website=Lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> || Mr. Benny Xavier<ref name="auto1"/>|| Mr.V K Prakasan<ref name="auto1"/>|| 2015–Present
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
|+ '''Other LSG Ward Members from Pizhala '''
|-
! No !! Higher Authority !! Name !! Duration
|-
| align=center | 1 || Cheranalloor Panchayath || align=center |P R Lakshamanan || align=center |-
|-
| align=center |2 || Edappally Block Panchayath || align=center |E D Xavier<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/election2005/candidateDetails.php?t=2&d=7&lb=71|title=Election Details|website=Lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> || align=center |2005 - 2010
|-
| align=center |3 || Ernakulam District Panchayath || align=center |V V Joseph Master || align=center |-
|}

== Education ==
"Pallikoodam" established and Davassy Assan was the first teacher. It upgraded and is now known as St Francis UP School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://teresas.ac.in/|title=St.Teresa's College (autonomous) - Women's College in Kochi|website=Teresas.ac.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.education.kerala.gov.in/Downloads2011/Notifications/statitics/up/ernakulamup.pdf|title=LIST OF UP SCHOOLS IN ERANAKULAM DISTRICT|website=Education.kerala.gov.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> People can study up to 7th standard. Students have been from Pizhala, Moolampilly and Chennur. Celebrated centenary of school in March 2020.
Also there is three play schools; "Baalavaadi" One is near to St. Francis UP school, Second Second One near to Shree Vaishanava Temple and the last one in Paliyamthuruth.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
|+ Head Masters /Mistress of St. Francis School Pizhala.
|-
! No !! Name of Head Master/Mistress !! Duration
|-
| 1 || Shree. Kumara Menon Master || -
|-
| 2 || Shree. Kakko Master || -
|-
| 3 || Shree. E M Francis Master || -
|-
| 4 || Shreemathi. E M Mary Teacher || -
|-
| 5 || Shree. E F Francis Master || -
|-
| 6 || Shree. K N Antony Master || - -1999
|-
| 7 || Shreemathi. K V Elsy Teacher || -
|-
| 8 || Shreemathi. P S Saify Teacher || -
|-
| 9 || Shree. K V Williams Master || - Till Date
|}

== Religion ==
Pizhala has a Protestant church, One Catholic Church named as St. Francis Xaviers Church, Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram owned by Kudumbi Community Temple, Shree Balabhadra Temple controlled by Pulaya Community and Eight Family Temples.

=== Shree Balabhadra Temple ===

Shree Balabhadra Temple is First Temple in Pizhala. It has a history of more than a century. It is situated near to the primary health center Pizhala. Shree Bala Bhadra Temple is controlled By Pulya Maha Sabha Community. Shree Balabhadra Temple is opening for "pooja" on a couple of days in every month

=== Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram ===
[[File:Pizhala Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram.jpg|thumb|Pizhala Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram. It is Hindhu kudumbi Community Temple]]
[[File:Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram Pizhala.jpg|thumb|right|Pizhala Temple]]
'''Moorthinkal Shree Vaishanava Kshethram''', is important temple in pizhala. This Temple was constructed on 1924 under [[Kudumbi]] Community. Total Area of this temple is around one acre. [[Maha Vishnu]] is the main worship god of this temple. "Bhagavathi", "Brahma Rakshas", "Nagayakshi" and "Naga raj" are the sub worship of it. Temple will open for worship every morning and evening.

==== Temple Festival ====
Celebrate according to [[Shaka Varsha]] Calendar. It will conducted on rohini star day in the month of [[Makham]] in Shaka Varsha Calendar. It is five day festival. It is very amazing Festival.

==== Manjakkuli or Holi ====

==== Nirapoothiri ====

=== St Francis Xaviers Church, Pizhala ===

==== Different Eras of Catholic Church Pizhala ====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
|+ Different Eras of Catholic Church Pizhala
|-
! Different Eras !! Duration !! No.of Parish Priests
|-
| align=center|Under Verapoly Parish || align=center|1892 -1918 || align=center|8
|-
| align=center|Under Kothad Parish || align=center|1918 - 1939 || align=center|7
|-
| align=center|Independent Parish || align=center|1939 - Till Date || align=center|24
|}

=== Family Temples ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
|-
! No !! Name of Temple !! Worship !! Controlling Family !! Date of Construction
|-
| 1 || Vanadurga Temple || Vanadurga || Valiya Veetil Family || -
|-
| 2 || Maravan Temple || Maravan || Devaswam Parambil Family || -
|-
| 3 || Hanuman Temple || Hanuman || Panakkapparambil Family || -
|-
| 4 || Vanadurga Temple || Vanadurga || Theruviparambi Family -First Temple ||
|-
| 5 || Shreerama Temple || Shreeraman || Theruviparambi Family - Second Temple || -
|-
| 6 || Thekkan Chovva Bagavathi Temple || Thekkan Chovva Bagavathi || Arisserry Parambil Family || -
|-
| 7 || Nagadevatha Temple || Nagadevatha || Theruviparambil Family - Third Temple || -
|-
| 8 || Shreerama Temple || Shreerama || Theruviparambil Family - Fourth Temple || -
|}

== Agriculture ==
Pokkali rice Cultivation on June to October Season. Fish and Shrimp<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kvkernakulam.org.in/uploads_en/files/Cage%20Culture%20in%20Pokkali%20Fileds.pdf|title=Cage fish harvest in festive mmod|website=Kvkernakulam.org.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> Farming on October - April Season

=== Proverbs ===
Because of The High Yield of Pokkali Cultivation, This Proverb arose in Kadamakkudy Region.'''(പിഴലയിൽ പാഴില്ല)''' '''Nothing wasted in Pizhala'''

== Economy and business ==
Agriculture and fishing.
Pokkali Krishi
Kudumba Shree self-help groups are actively participating in the economy of Pizhala

== Transport ==
[[Moolampilly]]-Pizhala Ferry<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/for-pizhala-islanders-wait-for-bridge-continues/article5051218.ece|title=For Pizhala islanders, wait for bridge continues|first=K. a|last=Martin|date=23 August 2013|access-date=27 February 2019|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref> (south), [[Kothad]]-Pizhala Ferry (east), [[Kadamakkudy]]-Pizhala Ferry (north west) and Chariamthuruth-Chennur-Pizhala (north east) [[Ferry]] are the four ferries which connect Pizhala island with the mainland. With the construction of [[Vallarpadam]] International Container Terminal Road, transportation has been made a little easier. The bridge between moolampilly and Pizhala is under construction. All piling work is over.
There is boat service between [[Ernakulam]]-[[Varapuzha]] and [[South Chittoor]]-[[Valiya Kadamakkudy]].

Pizhala has two parts - Pizhala Mainland and Paliyamthuruthu.

==Infrastructure==
[[File:Kerala Government Order for Pizhala-Puthussery Road.JPG|thumb|none|100px|Kerala government order for Pizhala-Puthussery Road]]
Pizhala is one of the backwards island in [[Ernakulam]] [[District]] even if it is naturally beautiful.

'''The Main Government Offices on Pizhala Island''' are:
*[[Primary Health Centre (At Pizhala North Ward)]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.arogyakeralam.gov.in/index.php/special-initiaves/floating-dispensary |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511035402/http://www.arogyakeralam.gov.in/index.php/special-initiaves/floating-dispensary |archive-date=11 May 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/aid-across-water/article5578762.ece|title=Aid across water|first=Suresh|last=Kumar|date=15 January 2014|access-date=27 February 2019|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cee-kerala.org/docs/pgmed2010/go_13_10.pdf|title=HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(S) DEPARTMENT : GO(MS)No.13/2010/H&FWD |date=14 January 2010|website=Cee-kerala.org|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref>
*[[Kadmakudy Grama Panchayath Office]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lsgkerala.in/kadamakudypanchayat/kadamakudy/|title=കടമക്കുടി ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് (Kadamakudy Grama Panchayat)|website=Lsgkerala.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> ([[Kadamakkudy]][[Panchayath]])
*[[Kadmakudy Village Office]] ([[Kadamakudy]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://aarklonkerala.blogspot.com/2008/06/revenue-administration-ernakulam.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220232929/http://aarklonkerala.blogspot.com/2008/06/revenue-administration-ernakulam.html |archive-date=20 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Union Bank of India]] Branch<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bankbranchin.com/union-bank-branch-_pizhala-_ernakulam-_kerala/97/17/c4|title=Bank Branches - Union Bank of India Pizhala|website=Bankbranchin.com|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref>
*[[Pizhala Post Office Pin 682 027]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://1min.in/indiapost/pincode_search/Kerala/Ernakulam/Ernakulam/Pizhala|title=Pizhala PinCode 682027 Ernakulam Ernakulam, Kerala PinCode: 682027|website=1min.in|access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref>
Korampadam Service Co-operative Bank Ltd.No.178

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Pizhala}}
* [http://www.pizhalapokkalitourism.com/index.php Pizhala Pokkali Tourism Farm]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/for-pizhala-islanders-wait-for-bridge-continues/article5051218.ece For Pizhala islanders, wait for bridge continues]
* [http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/CM-to-Inaugurate-Construction-of-Goshree-Bridges/2013/12/29/article1971239.ece CM to Inaugurate Construction of Goshree Bridges]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/aid-across-water/article5578762.ece Aid across water]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/how-chandys-davos-fall-scuttled-a-bridge-dream/article5049679.ece How [[Oommen Chandy]]’s Davos fall scuttled a bridge dream]
* [http://lsgkerala.in/kadamakudypanchayat/kadamakudy/ for Kadamakkudy Panchayath Details]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Friends-ensured-freedom-to-Shiju/articleshow/42655726.cms/ for Shiju Manuel Details]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/back-home-after-41-days-of-captivity/article6418081.ece/ for Shiju Manuel Release]
* http://www.madhyamam.com/en/node/25329
* http://www.tehelka.com/kerala-drug-trafficking-gulf-case-study-1/
{{Geographic Location
| Northwest = [[Valiya Kadamakkudy]]
| North = [[Chariyam Thuruth]]
| Northeast = [[Chennoor]]
| West = [[Cheriya Kadamakkudy]] and [[Murikkal]]
| Centre = Pizhala
| East = [[Kothad]]
| Southwest = [[Mulavukad]]
| South = [[Moolampilly]]
| Southeast = [[Chittoor Kochi]]
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