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{{Distinguish|Puthuppally, Alappuzha}}
{{short description|Town in Kerala, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2014}}
{{More citations needed|date=April 2012}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Puthuppally
|image_skyline=StGeorgeOrthodoxChurch Puthuppalli.jpg
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]]
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| governing_body = Puthuppally Grama Panchayat
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| area_total_km2 = 22.43
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| population_total = 29,635
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| population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/kerala/kottayam/3210x628179__puthuppally/ |title=Puthuppally (Kottayam) Population}}</ref>
| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 686011
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| area_code = +91 481-XXXXXXX
| registration_plate = KL- 05
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'''Puthuppally''' is a town in the [[Kottayam district]] of [[Kerala]], India. The community is known for its ancient [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]], [[St. George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally|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<ref>{{Cite web|title=College of Applied Science Puthuppally|url=http://www.ihrd.ac.in/index.php/institutions/colleges-of-applied-science/95-mg-university/170-college-of-applied-science-puthuppally|access-date=2021-04-25|website=www.ihrd.ac.in}}</ref> as well as [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|MG University]] paramedical campuses. Puthuppally is the hometown of former [[Chief Minister of Kerala]] [[Oommen Chandy]].

== Demographics ==
As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Puthuppally has a population of 29,635 of which 14,304 are males and 15,331 are females. Average [[Human sex ratio|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.{{clarify|These are numbers, not ratios.|date=June 2021}} Literacy rate of Puthuppally city is 98.02% which is higher than state average of 94.00%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/628179-puthuppally-kerala.html|title=Puthupally Census 2011|access-date=15 August 2017}}</ref>

==Governance==
[[Puthuppally (State Assembly constituency)|Puthuppally assembly constituency]] is part of [[Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
| title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
| access-date = 19 October 2008
| work = Kerala
| publisher = Election Commission of India | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090304011026/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf| archive-date = 4 March 2009}}</ref> 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 ==
[[File:Puthupally JSC Church.jpg|thumb|St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Puthupally]]
* 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|date=September 2017}}
* Puthuppally Hindu Mahasammelan (Started in 1996) is a Hindu convention with a structure similar to the [[Cherukolpuzha Convention|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 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2023/08/08/chandy-oommen-udf-candidate-puthuppally-byelection-profile.html |title=Lawyer, teacher and politician: Meet Congress’ Puthuppally candidate Chandy Oommen |website=onmanorama.com |date=2023-08-08 |access-date=2023-10-10}}</ref>
* [[Vettom Mani]] – Scholar / Author on Indian Puranas
* [[E. C. George Sudarshan]] – Scientist (Quantum Optics)

==Sports==
Puthuppally is known for its [[:ml:നാടൻ പന്തുകളി|native ball play]] which is organized annually.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Strike the ball in six different ways in this barefoot game|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2016/jul/16/strike-the-ball-in-six-different-ways-in-this-barefoot-game-881393.html|access-date=2021-04-25|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> A ball which is made of leather is used. It is generally referred to as [[:ml:നാടൻ പന്തുകളി|naadan panthu kali]] or tukal panthu kali. Kerala's Native Ball Association office is located in Puthuppally.

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.puthuppallypally.in Official Puthuppally Pally Website]
* [http://kottayam.nic.in/population/panchpop.asp?panch=00030015/ Population as per 2001 Census]{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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[[Category:Suburbs of Kottayam]]

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