Edappon is a small town situated in

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Alappuzha Alappuzha or Alleppey () is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha district in States and territories of India, state of Kerala, India. The Kerala Backwaters, Backwaters of Alappuzha are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Indi ...

district of the state of

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in South India. It is on the bank of the Achankovil river.

Location

It is situated at a distance of 4 kilometres to the west of

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and 12 km to the east of

Mavelikara Mavelikkara is a taluk and municipality in the ''Onattukara'' region of Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. Located in the southern part of the district on the banks of the Achankovil River. Etymology The name Mavelikara ...

Temples

Many ancient temples are located here. * Puthenkavil Sree Devi Temple * Dakshina kailasam (Siva Temple), Attuva * Gurunatankavu Temple * Plakkattu Temple.

Churches

* St. Bursoumas Orthodox Church, Attuva * Immanuel Marthoma Church, Ayranikudy * Church of God Pentecostal Church and * Evanjalical Church Ayranikudy are the other major churches Also the people of Edappon playing a vital role in the Maha Sivarathri of Padanilam Parabrahma Temple and Vishu of Sargakavu Devi Temple.

Colleges

Sree Buddha College of Engineering
* Josco College of Nursing * Josco College of Paramedical

Schools

* High School, Edappon * Govt.U.P School, Cherumukha * Veerasaiva U.P. School, AV Junction * Vivekananda Vidyapedam School * St. Bursoumas Public School & Junior College, Ayranikudy

Hospitals

Josco Multispeciality Hospital
* Govt. Primary Health Centre * Santhi Hospital (Clinic)

References

External links

St Bursoumas Orthodox Church
{{Alappuzha district Villages in Alappuzha district