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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Thulappally<br />
| settlement_type = village<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| image_caption = The old St.George church at Thulappally <br />
| nickname = <br />
| pushpin_map = India#Kerala<br />
| pushpin_label_position = right<br />
| pushpin_map_alt = <br />
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in India, Kerala<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|9|24|49.43|N|76|57|40.41|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}<br />
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Pathanamthitta district|Pathanamthitta]]<br />
| established_title = <!-- Established --><br />
| established_date = <br />
| founder = <br />
| government_type = [[Panchayath]]<br />
| governing_body = [[Ranni]]-[[Perunad]] panchayath<br />
| unit_pref = Metric<br />
| area_footnotes = <br />
| area_total_km2 = <br />
| area_rank = <br />
| elevation_footnotes = <br />
| elevation_m = 117<br />
| population_total = <br />
| population_as_of = <br />
| population_footnotes = <br />
| population_density_km2 = <br />
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| demographics_type1 = Languages<br />
| demographics1_title1 = Official<br />
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]<br />
| utc_offset1 = +5:30<br />
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]<br />
| postal_code = 686510<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiamapia.com/Pathanamthitta/Thulappally.html|title=Thulappally Pin Code, Thulappally, Pathanamthitta Map, Latitude and Longitude, Kerala|website=www.indiamapia.com|access-date=2016-12-14}}</ref><br />
| area_code = 04735<br />
| registration_plate = KL-62 (Ranni), KL-34 (Kanjirappally)<br />
| blank1_name_sec1 = Coastline<br />
| blank1_info_sec1 = {{Convert|0|km|mi}}<br />
| blank1_name_sec2 = [[Climate of India|Climate]]<br />
| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India|Tropical monsoon]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small><br />
| website = <br />
| footnotes = <br />
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]<br />
| blank2_name_sec1 = Nearest city<br />
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Erumely]], [[Mukkoottuthara]], [[Koruthodu]]<br />
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency<br />
| blank3_info_sec1 = Pathanamthitta<br />
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[List of constituencies of Kerala Legislative Assembly|Assembly]] constituency<br />
| blank4_info_sec1 = [[Ranni]]<br />
| blank2_name_sec2 = Avg. summer temperature<br />
| blank2_info_sec2 = {{convert|31.13|°C|°F}}<br />
| blank3_name_sec2 = Avg. winter temperature<br />
| blank3_info_sec2 = {{convert|23.92|°C|°F}}<br />
| blank4_name_sec2 = Nearest airport<br />
| blank4_info_sec2 = [[Cochin International Airport Limited]]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Thulappally''' is a small village in [[Perunad]] panchayath of [[Ranni]] [[tehsil]] in [[Pathanamthitta district]] of [[Kerala]] state, [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/routes-locations/thulappally/id/16738|title=Thulappally, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India {{!}} Kerala Tourism|website=www.keralatourism.org|access-date=2016-12-25}}</ref><br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
It is believed that in ancient times there were many small churches in the forest regions including [[Nilakkal]] and Thulappally as a result by the visit of [[Thomas the Apostle|St. Thomas]] in 52&nbsp;AD. Places like Thulappally and [[Plappally]] in the forest were named after these churches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smcim.org/church/nilackal/article/341|title=nilackal|website=www.smcim.org|access-date=2016-12-25}}</ref> The head church of all these churches were known as ''Thalappally'' (''Thala'' means head and ''pally'' means church) and which in course of time became "Thulappally".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.smcim.org/church/nilackal/article/341|title=nilackal|website=www.smcim.org|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref><br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Basically Thulappally is classified as [[Malanad]] (geographic division of Kerala) or high land with an altitude ranging from {{cvt|117|m|ft}} above [[mean sea level]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freemaptools.com/elevation-finder.htm|website=www.freemaptools.com|title=Elevation finder - Free map tools|date=2016-10-25}}</ref> The place is located near to the sacred forest regions (''Poongavanam'') of Sabarimala with comparatively less population. [[Pamba River|River Pamba]] flows westwards through the northern part of Thulappally.<br />
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== Pilgrim centers ==<br />
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===Hindu temple===<br />
Vaikundapuram Sri Krishna Swami Temple, a [[Hindu]] shrine located on the banks of [[Pamba River]] with [[Lord Krishna]] as the principal deity is the main temple at Thulappally. The annual festival is hosted from 10 May.<br />
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=== Church===<br />
{{main|Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church, Thulappally}}<br />
St. Thomas Mar Thoma Syrian Church, this is one of the oldest church in the area which belongs to the Syrian Christians. The church is established in the name of Mar Thoma Sleeha, to show as the reference to the Saint and the heritage of the church.<br />
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[[Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church, Thulappally|Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Catholic Church]], a newly built church of the Catholics, where the old church was dedicated in the name of St George. This is a pilgrimage church located here under the Syro-[[Malabar region|Malabar]] Catholic Eparchy of Kanjirappally.<br />
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Sharon Fellowship Church, Thulappally is a [[Pentecostal]] Church.<br />
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*[[India Pentecostal Church of God]], Thulappally<br />
*[[Assemblies of God in India]], Thulappally<br />
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===Masjid===<br />
Hidhaythul Islam Juma Masjid, a [[Muslim]] Masjid located at Aithalappally on the way to Moolakkayam which is 1KM away from Thulappally Town.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Majority of people depends upon the agricultural sector. [[Rubber]] is being cultivated widely and many rubber plantations are widespread in the populated regions. The hilly terrains here are suitable for its cultivation. Moreover, [[Black pepper|pepper]], [[banana]] etc., are also cultivated. Many people works in abroad as well as in urban areas. The 'Malanadu development society' under Kanjirappally diocese has a rural electrification system named "Malanadu Mycro Hydel Power Project" (MHPP) at Thulappally. This small scale power project generates electricity from water bodies and supplies to about 250 families, shops and pilgrim centers.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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==Climate==<br />
{{Weather box/concise_C<br />
| location=Thulappally, Kerala<br />
| source=Climate-Data.org<ref name="Climate-Data.org"><br />
"CLIMATE: THULAPPALLY",<br />
Climate-Data.org. Web: [http://en.climate-data.org/location/498479/].</ref><br />
| 30.6|31.7|33.1|33.2|32.8|30.8|30.1|30.3|30.7|30.3|29.8|30.1<!--highs--><br />
| 21.7|22.6|29.0|25.0|25.1|24.1|23.6|23.7|23.7|23.4|23.0|22.1<!--lows--><br />
| 23|39|69|150|212|362|378|260|202|302|210|65<!--rain--><br />
}}<br />
A [[tropical]] climate is normally experienced here. The place receives significant rainfalls during the [[monsoon]], with a short dry season. The average annual temperature rises to 27.3&nbsp;°C. The months of June, July and August receives sufficient amount of rainfall, while the temperature falls to 21.7&nbsp;°C in the month of January. Humidity normally increases in the months of March and April. The presence of thick forests helps to develop local [[thundershower]]s.<br />
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===Nearby schools and colleges===<br />
* Government Tribal HSS, Kissumam<br />
*ST. George's LPS, Thulappally<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icbse.com/schools/st-george-s-lps-thulappally/32120805302|website=www.icbse.com|title=St.Georg's L.P.School Thulappally}}</ref><br />
*ST. Mary's School, Anglevalley<br />
* San Thome HSS, Kanamala<br />
* Caarmel College of Engineering, Koonamkara, Perunad<br />
* Muslim Educational Society (MES) College, Erumely<br />
* Sree Narayana Arts and Science College, [[Chittar, Kerala|Chittar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sncollegechittar.weebly.com/|website=sncollegechittar.weebly.com|title=Sree Narayana Arts & Science College Chittar - Home|date=2016-10-24}}</ref><br />
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===Nearby hospitals===<br />
* Government Ayurveda Hospital, Thulappally<br />
* St. Thomas Hospital, Thulappally<br />
* Assisi Hospital, [[Mukkoottuthara]]<br />
* Government Primary Health Centre, Nilakkal<br />
* Govt P.H.C Chithanya Hospital, [[Angamoozhy]]<br />
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== Transport facilities ==<br />
There are well connected state highways and rural roads which makes transportation more flexible. [[Neriyamangalam]] - Pamba state highway ([[State Highway 44 (Kerala)|SH-44]]), one among the important roads to [[Sabarimala]] passes through Thulappally. Both state-owned ([[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]]) and privately operated buses provides service to Thulappally from places like [[Kottayam]], [[Erumely]] and [[Kanjirappally]]. At times of [[Sabarimala]] pilgrimage (Mandala-[[Makaravilakku]]), thousands of vehicles passes through the place. In the past, the regions including Thulappally was not so easily accessible due to the absence of quality roads. But the transportation facilities improved when the [[Kanamala]]- Elavumkal highway was inaugurated.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sabarimala-roads-to-be-repaired-after-rains/article3595115.ece|title=Sabarimala roads to be repaired after rains|author=Staff Reporter|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/heavy-maintenance-work-of-sabarimala-roads-soon/article2870992.ece|title=Heavy maintenance work of Sabarimala roads soon|author=Staff Reporter|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-25}}</ref><br />
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===Airports===<br />
[[Cochin International Airport]] is at distance of {{cvt|125|km|mi}} from here and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] international airport about {{cvt|147|km|mi}}. A heliport is situated in [[Perunad]] which operates at times of Sabarimala pilgrimage.<br />
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===Railways===<br />
[[Chengannur]] (59&nbsp;km) [[Thiruvalla]] (63&nbsp;km), Kottayam (65&nbsp;km) and [[Changanassery]] (61&nbsp;km) are the nearby railway stations.<br />
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== Nearby places ==<br />
* [[Kanamala]]<br />
* [[Plappally]]<br />
* Angel Valley<br />
* Vattappara<br />
* Moolakkayam<br />
* Anglevalley<br />
* Naranamthodu<br />
* Nellimala<br />
* Mandhiram Padi<br />
* Aarattukayam<br />
* Aithalappady<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Nilakkal]]<br />
*[[Thomas the Apostle]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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