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'''Pala''' (also written as '''Palai''') is a town and a municipality in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Meenachil]] [[Taluk]] and the Pala Revenue Division.
'''Pala''' ({{IPA-ml|pɑːlɑː}}) is a town and a municipality in [[Kottayam district]] of [[Kerala]], India. It is the headquarters of the [[Meenachil|Meenachil taluk]] and the Pala Revenue Division.


Pala is situated in the banks of [[Meenachil river]]. It is one of the main gateways to the southern high ranges of the [[Western Ghats]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Pala Municipality|url=http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110083943/http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/|archive-date=November 10, 2020|access-date=July 8, 2021|website=Pala Municipality}}</ref> Pala connects to the high ranges through [[Thodupuzha]] and [[Kanjirappally]] taluks.{{cn|date=July 2021}}
Pala is situated on the banks of the [[Meenachil river]]. It is one of the main gateways to the southern high ranges of the [[Western Ghats]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Pala Municipality|url=http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110083943/http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/|archive-date=November 10, 2020|access-date=July 8, 2021|website=Pala Municipality}}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
Pala is one of the main Christian cultural centers in Kerala. Population of Pala is predominantly [[Saint Thomas Christians]] (Syrian Catholics/Syro Malabar)  who trace their origins to the evangelistic activity of [[Thomas the Apostle]] in the 1st century.
{{As of|2001}} Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 1.0%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. In Pala, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 0.00%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated.


==Cuisine of Pala==
==Cuisine of Pala==
''[[Appam]]s'', ''Kallappams'', or ''Vellayappams'' are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.<ref name="gilmarks">Marks, Gil (2010), Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, John Wiley and sons</ref>
[[Appam]]s, kallappams, or vellayappams are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.<ref name="gilmarks">Marks, Gil (2010), Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, John Wiley and sons</ref>


''[[Beef]] ularthiathu'' is a beef dish cooked with a variety of Indian spices. Other dishes include ''Piralan'' (chicken stir-fries), ''Meat Thoran'' (dry curry with shredded coconut), [[Sardines as food|sardine]] and [[Duck as food|duck]] curries, and [[Meen molee]] (spicy stewed fish).<ref name="gilmarks"/>
[[Beef]] ularthiyathu is a beef dish cooked with a variety of Indian spices. Other dishes include ''Peralan'' (chicken stir-fries), ''Meat Thoran'' (dry curry with shredded coconut), [[Sardines as food|sardine]] and [[Duck as food|duck]] curries, and [[meen molee]] (spicy stewed fish).<ref name="gilmarks"/>


== Transportation ==
* Nearest [[Airport]] - [[Cochin International Airport]] - 71&nbsp;km
* Nearest [[Train station|Railway Station]] - [[Ettumanoor railway station]] - 17&nbsp;km
* Nearest [[Bus stand|Bus Stand]] - Pala
==Sports==
==Sports==
 
The Municipal Stadium is the centre of sports in Pala.<ref>{{cite web |title=Municipal Stadium |url=http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/municipal-stadium-0 |website=Pala Municipality}}</ref> The multipurpose stadium can be used for conducting [[Sport of athletics|athletic events]] and [[Association football|football]]. The stadium also has a synthetic track and a football [[Artificial turf|turf]]. There is also an indoor swimming pool in the sports complex.
The Municipal Stadium is the centre of sports in Pala.<ref>{{cite web |title=Municipal Stadium |url=http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/municipal-stadium-0 |website=Pala Municipality}}</ref>The multipurpose stadium is used for [[Sport of athletics | athletics]] and [[Association football | football]]. The stadium also has a synthetic track and a football [[Artificial turf | turf]]. There is also an indoor swimming pool in the sports complex.
The Palan citizen named jerrin joshy is often credited with creation of Pala's hunting society. He is also the creator of the regulation of hunting for sport
 
The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=State School sports meet to begin tomorrow; Rally carrying torch reaches Pala |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/state-school-sports-meet-to-begin-tomorrow-rally-carrying-torch-reaches-pala-athletics-1.2322245}}</ref> At least 2500 students from 100 schools attended the sports meet.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stage set for Kerala schools athletics meet but field wide open |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/stage-set-for-kerala-schools-athletics-meet-but-field-wide-open/articleshow/61148689.cms |publisher=Times Of India |date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> The 63rd Kerala State Athletics Championship was also held at the stadium in the month of October, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kerala state junior athletics: Young stars get chance to make big. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/kerala-state-junior-athletics-young-stars-get-chance-to-make-big/articleshow/71435075.cms}}</ref>
The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=State School sports meet to begin tomorrow; Rally carrying torch reaches Pala |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/state-school-sports-meet-to-begin-tomorrow-rally-carrying-torch-reaches-pala-athletics-1.2322245}}</ref> At least 2500 students from 100 schools attended the sports meet.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stage set for Kerala schools athletics meet but field wide open |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/stage-set-for-kerala-schools-athletics-meet-but-field-wide-open/articleshow/61148689.cms |publisher=Times Of India |date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>The 63rd Kerala State Athletics Championship was also held at the stadium in the month of October, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kerala state junior athletics: Young stars get chance to make big. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/kerala-state-junior-athletics-young-stars-get-chance-to-make-big/articleshow/71435075.cms}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Bharananganam]]
* [[Cherpunkal]]
* [[List of people from Pala]]
* [[Meenachil]]
* [[Meenachil]]
* [[Meenachil River]]
* [[Meenachil River]]
* [[Cherpunkal]]
* [[Bharananganam]]
*[[Pala (State Assembly constituency)]]
*[[Pala (State Assembly constituency)]]
* [[List of people from Pala]]
*[[Ullanadu]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
 
* {{Official website|http://www.palamunicipality.in/}}
 
{{Wikivoyage|Pala}}


{{Kerala}}
{{Kerala}}

Revision as of 07:11, 22 July 2023

Pala
Town
Pala town
Pala town
Pala is located in Kerala
Pala
Pala
Pala is located in India
Pala
Pala
Coordinates: 9°42′46″N 76°41′01″E / 9.71278°N 76.68353°E / 9.71278; 76.68353
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyPala Municipality
 • Municipal ChairpersonMrs. Josin Bino
 • Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala (MLA)Mani C. Kappan
Area
 • Total16.06 km2 (6.20 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total22,056
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686573, 686574, 686575
Telephone code+9148 22
Vehicle registrationKL 35, KL 67
Nearest cityKottayam
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPala
Lok Sabha constituencyKottayam

Pala (Malayalam pronunciation: ​[pɑːlɑː]) is a town and a municipality in Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of the Meenachil taluk and the Pala Revenue Division.

Pala is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river. It is one of the main gateways to the southern high ranges of the Western Ghats.[2]

Demographics

As of 2001 Indian census,[3] Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 1.0%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated.

Cuisine of Pala

Appams, kallappams, or vellayappams are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.[4]

Beef ularthiyathu is a beef dish cooked with a variety of Indian spices. Other dishes include Peralan (chicken stir-fries), Meat Thoran (dry curry with shredded coconut), sardine and duck curries, and meen molee (spicy stewed fish).[4]

Sports

The Municipal Stadium is the centre of sports in Pala.[5] The multipurpose stadium can be used for conducting athletic events and football. The stadium also has a synthetic track and a football turf. There is also an indoor swimming pool in the sports complex. The Palan citizen named jerrin joshy is often credited with creation of Pala's hunting society. He is also the creator of the regulation of hunting for sport The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.[6] At least 2500 students from 100 schools attended the sports meet.[7] The 63rd Kerala State Athletics Championship was also held at the stadium in the month of October, 2019.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ↑ "Home | Pala Municipality". Pala Municipality. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Marks, Gil (2010), Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, John Wiley and sons
  5. ↑ "Municipal Stadium". Pala Municipality.
  6. ↑ "State School sports meet to begin tomorrow; Rally carrying torch reaches Pala".
  7. ↑ "Stage set for Kerala schools athletics meet but field wide open". Times Of India. 20 October 2017.
  8. ↑ "Kerala state junior athletics: Young stars get chance to make big".

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