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'''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&nbsp;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>
'''Alappad''' is a coastal village in the [[Kollam district]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is small land between the [[Arabian Sea]] and the [[TS Canal]].


==Administration==
== 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 Beach|Azheekal]], [[Kuzhithura]], [[Amritapuri|Parayakadavu]], [[Cheriazheekkal]], [[Pandarathuruthu]].
Alappad village is a ward of the Alappad panchayat consists of various wards/places such as [[Srayikkadu]], [[Azheekkal]], [[Kuzhithura]], [[Parayakadavu]], [[Cheriazheekkal]], [[Pandarathuruthu]].


==2004 tsunami==
== 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
Portions of the village were damaged during the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|2004 tsunami]]. Many people died. After the tragedy, the state government realized the need for more bridges, and constructed one bridge at northern Azheekal, and another one at Cheriyazhekkal.


== Mineral sand mining ==
== Demographics – 2011 census data ==
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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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.
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 located in [[Parayakadavu]].
[[Mata Amritanandamayi]], renowned Hindu Sanyasin, spiritual leader and philanthropist was born in Parayakadavu. [[Mata Amritanandamayi Math]] is in [[Parayakadavu]].


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628357-alappad-kerala.html


==External links==
== Other websites ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080914183252/http://www.kollam.nic.in/default.htm Kollam District official website]
*[http://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 Kollam district]]
[[Category:Villages in India]]
[[Category:Settlements in Kerala]]

Revision as of 07:58, 17 August 2020

Alappad
ആലപ്പാട്
Village
Alappad is located in Kerala
Alappad
Alappad
Location in Kerala, India
Alappad is located in India
Alappad
Alappad
Alappad (India)
Coordinates: 9°5′N 76°29′E / 9.083°N 76.483°E / 9.083; 76.483
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-23

Alappad is a coastal village in the Kollam district, Kerala, India. It is small land between the Arabian Sea and the TS Canal.

Administration

Alappad village is a ward of the Alappad panchayat consists of various wards/places such as Srayikkadu, Azheekkal, Kuzhithura, Parayakadavu, Cheriazheekkal, Pandarathuruthu.

2004 tsunami

Portions of the village were damaged during the 2004 tsunami. Many people died. After the tragedy, the state government realized the need for more bridges, and constructed one bridge at northern Azheekal, and another one at Cheriyazhekkal.

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

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 in Parayakadavu.

References

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