Aryad is one of the

panchayaths The Panchayat raj is a political system, originating from the Indian subcontinent, found mainly in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is the oldest system of local government in the Indian subcontinent, and historical men ...

in Alappuzha district in the

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state of southern

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.The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Report
/ref> It is divided into two parts: Aryad North and Aryad South. Aryad South is nearer to the municipal area. Subrahmanyapuram is the southern boundary and

Komalapuram Komalapuram is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is part of Aryad panchayat. It is said that the name Komalapuram is a word combined of two words 'Komalam' and 'Puram'. Komalam is named after Mr. Komalam Shetty ...

is the northern boundary of Aryad Panchayath. Komalapuram is in Aryad North. An ancient

mosque A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ...

called the South Aryad Juma Masjid is situated there.

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Villages in Alappuzha district {{Alappuzha-geo-stub