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{{Short description|Suburban Island in Kochi}}
{{Short description|Suburban Island in Kochi}}
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'''Vypin''' ({{IPA|ml|ʋɐi̯pːin|IPA}}, [[Cochin Portuguese Creole|Cochin Portuguese]]: '''Isla Santa''') is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of [[Kochi]], in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. Vypin forms a [[barrier island]] which lies between the [[Arabian Sea]] in the west and the [[Kerala backwaters]] (Cochin backwaters) formed by the various [[Distributary|distributaries]] of [[Periyar (river)|Periyar]] river, in the east. The northernmost end of the island lies on the estuary of the Periyar river in Muziris (Kodungallur), and the southernmost end in the mouth of the Cochin backwaters in Kalamukku near Fort Vypin.
[[File:Boats in Vyppin.jpg|thumb|220px|Fishing boats from Vypin]]
[[File:Boats in Vyppin.jpg|thumb|220px|Fishing boats from Vypin]]
[[File:Kochi LNG Terminal DSW.jpg|thumb|Sunset at LNG Terminal, Vypin]]
The island is about {{convert|27|km}} long and is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the [[Goshree bridges]], which start at Kalamukku in Vypin, touch other two islands and then finish at [[Marine Drive, Kochi|Marine Drive]] covering a total distance of around {{cvt|3|km|spell=in}}. Vypin is 58th most densely populated islands in the world. [[Narakkal|Njarakkal]] is one of the most densely populated locations within Vypin.


'''Vypin''' (also '''Vypeen''') is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of [[Kochi]] ([[Cochin]]), in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. Vypin forms a [[barrier island]] which lies between the [[Arabian Sea]] in the west and the [[Kerala backwaters|Cochin backwaters]] formed by the various [[Distributary|distributaries]] of [[Periyar (river)|Periyar]] river, in the east. The northernmost end of the island lies on the estuary of the Periyar river in Muziris (Kodungallur) and the southernmost end in the mouth of the Cochin Backwaters in Kalamukku near Fort Vype. The island is about {{convert|27|km}} long and is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the [[Goshree bridges]], which start at Kalamukku in Vypin, touch other two islands and then finish at [[Marine Drive, Kochi|Marine Drive]] covering a total distance of around {{cvt|3|km|spell=in}}. Vypin is 58th most densely populated islands in the world. Njarakkal is one of the most densely populated locations within Vypin.
==Development==
At far the northern tip of Vypin, is home to the Munambam Fishing Harbour, the largest fishing harbour in Kochi. Puthuvype has become the major industrial hub in Kerala and the fastest growing city suburb due to the SPM project run by [[Kochi Refineries]], an offshore pumping station of Kochi Port, the [[Puthuvypin|Puthuvyp]] [[Liquefied natural gas|LNG]] Terminal, the IOC Bottling Plant and the proposed Oceanarium.


[[Vypeen Fort]] was built by the Portuguese on the northern edge, the western coast of Vypin has the longest beaches in Kochi namely, [[Cherai Beach]], [[Kuzhuppilly|Kuzhuppilly Beach]] and [[Puthuvypin|Puthuvype Beach]]. [[Munambam]], at par the northern tip of Vypin, is home to the Munambam Fishing Harbour, the largest fishing harbour in Kochi. Puthuvype has become the major industrial hub in Kerala and the fastest growing city suburb due to the SPM project run by [[Kochi Refineries]], an offshore pumping station of Kochi Port, the [[Puthuvypin|Puthuvyp]] [[Liquefied natural gas|LNG]] Terminal, the IOC Bottling Plant and the proposed Oceanarium.
There are ten lighthouses in [[Kerala]], one of which is situated [[Vypin Lighthouse|at Puthuvype Beach]] and is the tallest in Kerala.


There are ten lighthouses in [[Kerala]], one of which is situated at Puthuvype Beach and is the tallest in kerala
India's first international container trans-shipment terminal (ICTT) in the Special Economic Zone at Vallarpadam Island, designed to handle the largest container ships, was opened by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 11 February 2011.
 
India's first international container trans-shipment terminal (ICTT) in the Special Economic Zone at Vallarpadam Island, designed to handle the largest container ships, was opened by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 11, 2011.


There are regular boat services from [[Fort Cochin|Fort Kochi]] to Vypin Island. In 2004 a bridge was built by the [[Goshree Islands Development Authority]] (GIDA) to connect Vypin to the mainland. The [[Goshree bridges]] also connect the islands [[Mulavukad]] and [[Vallarpadam]].
There are regular boat services from [[Fort Cochin|Fort Kochi]] to Vypin Island. In 2004 a bridge was built by the [[Goshree Islands Development Authority]] (GIDA) to connect Vypin to the mainland. The [[Goshree bridges]] also connect the islands [[Mulavukad]] and [[Vallarpadam]].
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==History==
==History==
The island was formed in 1341 following a heavy flood.
The island was formed in 1341 following a heavy flood.{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}}


==Villages of Vypin==
==Gram Panchayats of Vypin==
* [[Cherai]]
* [[Pallippuram, Ernakulam|Pallippuram]]
* [[Company Peedika]]
* [[Kuzhuppilly]]
* [[Edavanakad]]
* [[Edavanakad|Edavanakkad]]
* [[Nayarambalam]]
* [[Njarakkal|Njarackal]]
* [[Elamkunnapuzha]]
* [[Elamkunnapuzha]]
* [[Fort Vypin]]
 
==Revenue Villages of Vypin==
* [[Pallippuram, Ernakulam|Pallippuram]]
* [[Kuzhuppilly]]
* [[Kuzhuppilly]]
* [[Malippuram]]
* [[Edavanakad|Edavanakkad]]
* [[Munambam]]
* [[Murikumpadam]]
* [[Nayarambalam]]
* [[Nayarambalam]]
* [[Nedungad]]
* [[Njarakkal|Njarackal]]
* [[Njarakkal]]
* [[Elamkunnapuzha]]
* [[Ochanthuruth]]
* [[Puthuvype]] (part of Elamkunnappuzha panchayat)
* [[Pallippuram, Ernakulam|Pallippuram]]
 
* [[Perumpilly, Narakkal|Perumpilly]]
===Other Villages ===
* [[Puthuvype]]
* [[Cherai]] (part of Pallippuram panchayat)
* [[Valappu]]
* [[Munambam]] (part of Pallippuram panchayat)
* [[Veliyathaamparambu]]
* [[Chakkarakadavu]] (part of Pallippuram panchayat)
* [[Ayyamppilly]] (part of Kuzhuppilly panchayat)
* [[Nedungad]] (part of Nayarambalam panchayat)
* [[Perumpilly, Narakkal|Perumpilly]] (part of Narakkal panchayat)
* [[Malippuram]] (part of Elamkunnappuzha panchayat)
* [[Valappu]] (part of Elamkunnappuzha panchayat)
* [[Ochanthuruth]] (part of Elamkunnappuzha panchayat)
* [[Murikumpadam]] (part of Elamkunnappuzha panchayat)
* [[Fort Vypin (Village)|Fort Vypin]] (part of [[Kochi Municipal Corporation]])


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File:Veeranpuzha.jpg|Sunrise at Veeranpuzha
File:Veeranpuzha.jpg|Sunrise at Veeranpuzha
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==Tourist attractions==
* [[Nedungad]] is a nearby, much smaller island.
* [[Karthedom]] St. George church.
* [[Vypin Lighthouse|Lighthouse]] at [[Puthuvype]] is open from 3 pm to 5 pm every day except Mondays.
* [[manjanakad]] contains one of the oldest resorts in Vypeen, the Country Club Resort where one can enjoy scenic backwaters which have a unique ecosystem - freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea which is connected to the Vembanad Kayal.
* [[Cherai Beach]] is located in Vypin island, Kochi, India. Cherai Beach is just {{cvt|25|km}} from Kochi, and {{cvt|30|km}} from Cochin International Airport. The nearest towns are North Paravur (6&nbsp;km) and Kodungallur (10&nbsp;km) and the nearest railway station is Aluva ({{cvt|20|km|disp=sqbr}})
* [[Pallipuram Fort]] is a 16th-century fort (open on Thursdays). It was built by the Portuguese in 1503 and is the oldest existing European fort in India. The Dutch captured the fort in 1661 and sold it to the State of Travancore in 1789. This fort is situated in the northern extremity of the Vypeen island. This fort is in a hexagonal shape and popularly known as Ayikkotta or Alikotta.
* [[Sahodaran Ayyappan]] Smarakam at [[Cherai]]
* [[Veeranpuzha]] is the Vypin part of [[Vembanad Lake]]. The Chinese nets are common in this big river.
* Cruz Milagress church is the one of the oldest parishes in Vypin. It is situated near the river. It  was constructed in 1932.
* [[Kuzhuppilly Beach]] is a nearby Pallathamkulangara.
* Sree Perumpadappil Bhagavathi Temple, Mayabazar, Edavanakad is a famous pilgrimage center in Vypin.
* Njarakkal) Fish Farm is situated in Vypeen (Vypin) island of Ernakulam district with an area of 18.4 ha. Production depends on the introduction of quality seed from other sources. An Integrated Disease Management System (IDMS) has been implemented on an experimental basis in collaboration with CUSAT. The aquatourism project provides tourists with the opportunity to experience fishing. Boating through the canals and tasty fish dishes are additional attractions.
* [[Elamkunnapuzha]] Temple
* St. Mary's Church Narakkal is a [[Syro-Malabar Church]] located in Njarackal (Narakkal), on the island of Vypin, part of the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. Established in 1451


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{portal|Islands}}
* [[1982 Vypeen hooch tragedy]]
* [[1982 Vypeen hooch tragedy]]
* [[Mulavukad Grama Panchayat]]
* [[Mulavukad Grama Panchayat]]
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|Southeast = [[Vembanad Lake]] and [[Ernakulam]]
|Southeast = [[Vembanad Lake]] and [[Ernakulam]]
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{{Neighbourhoods of Kochi}}
{{Neighbourhoods of Kochi}}
{{Kochi (India) topics}}
{{Kochi (India) topics}}
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[[Category:Islands of Kerala]]
[[Category:Islands of Kerala]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]
[[Category:Islands of India]]
[[Category:Populated places in India]]

Latest revision as of 21:16, 20 August 2025


9°58′26″N 76°14′38″E / 9.974°N 76.244°E / 9.974; 76.244

Vypin
Island
Sunset at LNG Terminal in Vypin
Sunset at LNG Terminal in Vypin
Country India
StateKerala
Government
 • BodyVypin Block Panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Vypin (ml, Cochin Portuguese: Isla Santa) is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala. Vypin forms a barrier island which lies between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Kerala backwaters (Cochin backwaters) formed by the various distributaries of Periyar river, in the east. The northernmost end of the island lies on the estuary of the Periyar river in Muziris (Kodungallur), and the southernmost end in the mouth of the Cochin backwaters in Kalamukku near Fort Vypin.

Fishing boats from Vypin

The island is about 27 kilometres (17 mi) long and is connected to mainland Kochi by a series of bridges known as the Goshree bridges, which start at Kalamukku in Vypin, touch other two islands and then finish at Marine Drive covering a total distance of around 3 km (1.9 mi)[convert: bug, ask for help]. Vypin is 58th most densely populated islands in the world. Njarakkal is one of the most densely populated locations within Vypin.

Development[edit | edit source]

At far the northern tip of Vypin, is home to the Munambam Fishing Harbour, the largest fishing harbour in Kochi. Puthuvype has become the major industrial hub in Kerala and the fastest growing city suburb due to the SPM project run by Kochi Refineries, an offshore pumping station of Kochi Port, the Puthuvyp LNG Terminal, the IOC Bottling Plant and the proposed Oceanarium.

There are ten lighthouses in Kerala, one of which is situated at Puthuvype Beach and is the tallest in Kerala.

India's first international container trans-shipment terminal (ICTT) in the Special Economic Zone at Vallarpadam Island, designed to handle the largest container ships, was opened by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 11 February 2011.

There are regular boat services from Fort Kochi to Vypin Island. In 2004 a bridge was built by the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) to connect Vypin to the mainland. The Goshree bridges also connect the islands Mulavukad and Vallarpadam.

Vypin is now a fast-developing suburb of Kochi City. Today, all the basic infrastructure of modern living is available in Vypin. Travellers from North Kerala can use the Vypin–Munambam state highway to reach Ernakulam.

History[edit | edit source]

The island was formed in 1341 following a heavy flood.[citation needed]

Gram Panchayats of Vypin[edit | edit source]

Revenue Villages of Vypin[edit | edit source]

Other Villages[edit | edit source]

  • Nedungad
    Nedungad
  • Cricket at Puthyvypin Beach
    Cricket at Puthyvypin Beach
  • Vembanad Kayal
    Vembanad Kayal
  • Cherai Beach
    Cherai Beach
  • Pallipuram Fort
    Pallipuram Fort
  • Sunrise at Veeranpuzha
    Sunrise at Veeranpuzha

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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