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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Alappad | | name = Alappad | ||
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| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = District | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = | | subdivision_name2 = Kollam | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type = < | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| | | postal_code = 680641<ref name="pincode">{{cite web|url=https://pin-code.net/in-loc/alappad-pin-code/622694/|title=Alappad Pin code|publisher=pin-code.net|accessdate=2 August 2021}}</ref> | ||
| registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#KL.E2.80.94Kerala|KL]]-23 | | registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#KL.E2.80.94Kerala|KL]]-23 | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] | ||
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'''Alappad''' is a coastal village in the [[Kollam district]] | '''Alappad''' is a coastal village in the [[Kollam district]] of the [[India]]n state [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628357-alappad-kerala.html|title=Alappad Village Population - Karunagappally - Kollam, Kerala|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> It is situated on a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the [[Arabian Sea]] and the [[TS Canal]] – the village is approximately 16 km long and its narrowest point is as thin as 33 meters. Connect to the mainland is by bridge as well as by country boat ferries, operated by the [[Panchayat]] and private parties. Until recently there was only one bridge at the southern point of the land strip, but after the 2004 tsunami, two other bridges have been constructed. The protests are taking place in the village against Unscientific sand mining by [[Indian Rare Earths|IREL]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/anti-mining-campaign-kerala-thats-got-support-actor-tovino-and-vijay-fans-94680|title=Anti mining campaign kerala|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thenewsminute.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> | ||
== Administration == | ==Administration== | ||
Alappad village is a ward of the Alappad panchayat consists of various wards/places such as [[Srayikkadu]], [[ | Alappad village is a ward of the panchayat of the same name. Often, the whole panchayat is referred as Alappad; however, the panchayat actually consists of various wards/places such as [[Srayikkadu]], [[Azheekal Beach|Azheekal]], [[Kuzhithura]], [[Amritapuri|Parayakadavu]], [[Cheriazheekkal]], [[Pandarathuruthu]]. | ||
== 2004 tsunami == | ==2004 tsunami== | ||
Portions of the village were damaged during the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|2004 tsunami]]. | Portions of the village were damaged during the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|2004 tsunami]]. Alappad was the worst-affected village in Kerala – several people lost their lives. After the tragedy, the state government realised need for more bridges, and constructed one bridge at northern Azheekal, and another one at Cheriyazhekkal | ||
== Demographics – 2011 census data == | == Mineral sand mining == | ||
The [[Public sector undertakings in Kerala|public sector undertaking]] in [[Kollam]], [[Kerala Minerals and Metals|Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited]] (KMML) and [[Indian Rare Earths]] (IRE) started mineral sand mining in the Alappad. The local residents of Alappad started the strike against black sand mining by raising the slogan 'Save Alappad, Stop Mining'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/relay-fast-from-nov-1-to-save-alappad-coast/articleshow/66421709.cms|title=Relay fast from Nov 1 to save Alappad coast - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/131218/alappad-relay-hunger-stir-against-mining-continues.html|title=Alappad relay hunger stir against mining continues|date=2018-12-13|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> | |||
==Demographics – 2011 census data== | |||
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Temples act as places of worship, and temple committees play a crucial role in temple administration and festivals which play important role in social life. | The residents of Alappad are mostly [[Hindu]]s. The village is home to many temples. Temples act as places of worship, and temple committees play a crucial role in temple administration and festivals which play important role in social life. | ||
== Celebrities == | ==Celebrities== | ||
[[Mata Amritanandamayi]], renowned Hindu Sanyasin, spiritual leader and philanthropist was born in Parayakadavu. [[Mata Amritanandamayi Math]] is in [[Parayakadavu]]. | [[Mata Amritanandamayi]], renowned Hindu Sanyasin, spiritual leader and philanthropist was born in Parayakadavu. [[Mata Amritanandamayi Math]] is located in [[Parayakadavu]]. | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
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== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://kollam.nic.in/ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080914183252/http://www.kollam.nic.in/default.htm Kollam District official website] | ||
*[http://www.quilon.com/ Quilon.com] | *[http://www.quilon.com/ Quilon.com] | ||
*[http://lsgkerala.in/alappadpanchayat/ Alappadpanchayat] | *[http://lsgkerala.in/alappadpanchayat/ Alappadpanchayat] | ||
{{Kollam district}} | {{Kollam district}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in | [[Category:Villages in Kollam district]] | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 2 August 2021
Alappad | |
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Village | |
  Alappad Location in Kerala, India  Alappad Alappad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°5′N 76°29′E / 9.083°N 76.483°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680641[1] |
| Vehicle registration | KL-23 |
Alappad is a coastal village in the Kollam district of the Indian state Kerala.[2] It is situated on a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the TS Canal – the village is approximately 16 km long and its narrowest point is as thin as 33 meters. Connect to the mainland is by bridge as well as by country boat ferries, operated by the Panchayat and private parties. Until recently there was only one bridge at the southern point of the land strip, but after the 2004 tsunami, two other bridges have been constructed. The protests are taking place in the village against Unscientific sand mining by IREL.[3]
Administration
Alappad village is a ward of the panchayat of the same name. Often, the whole panchayat is referred as Alappad; however, the panchayat actually consists of various wards/places such as Srayikkadu, Azheekal, Kuzhithura, Parayakadavu, Cheriazheekkal, Pandarathuruthu.
2004 tsunami
Portions of the village were damaged during the 2004 tsunami. Alappad was the worst-affected village in Kerala – several people lost their lives. After the tragedy, the state government realised need for more bridges, and constructed one bridge at northern Azheekal, and another one at Cheriyazhekkal
Mineral sand mining
The public sector undertaking in Kollam, Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML) and Indian Rare Earths (IRE) started mineral sand mining in the Alappad. The local residents of Alappad started the strike against black sand mining by raising the slogan 'Save Alappad, Stop Mining'.[4][5]
Demographics – 2011 census data
| Information | Figure | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,655 | |
| Males | 10,689 | |
| Females | 10,966 | |
| 0–6 age group | 1,999 | 9.23% of population |
| Female sex ratio | 1026 | state av=1084 |
| literacy rate | 95.52 % | state av=94.0 |
| Male literacy | 95.88 % | |
| Female literacy | 95.18 % | |
| Scheduled Caste | 361 | |
| scheduled tribe | 18 |
The residents of Alappad are mostly Hindus. The village is home to many temples. Temples act as places of worship, and temple committees play a crucial role in temple administration and festivals which play important role in social life.
Celebrities
Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned Hindu Sanyasin, spiritual leader and philanthropist was born in Parayakadavu. Mata Amritanandamayi Math is located in Parayakadavu.
References
- ↑ "Alappad Pin code". pin-code.net. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ↑ "Alappad Village Population - Karunagappally - Kollam, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ↑ "Anti mining campaign kerala". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ↑ "Relay fast from Nov 1 to save Alappad coast - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ↑ "Alappad relay hunger stir against mining continues". Deccan Chronicle. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
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