Pallathuruthy is a village in the

Kuttanad Kuttanad ( ml, കുട്ടനാട്‌) is a region covering the Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts, in the state of Kerala, India, well known for its vast paddy fields and geographical peculiarities. The region has the lo ...

region, in the district of Alappuzha, in the

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, India.

Geography

''Pallathuruthy'' is a water bound region surrounded by the

Vembanad lake Vembanad is the longest lake in India, as well as the largest lake in the state of Kerala. The lake has an area of 230 square kilometers and a maximum length of 96.5 km. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Ve ...

. Also, the ''Pallathuruthy Canal'' passes through the region. Like much of the rest of

, most of the land in ''Pallathuruthy'' is used for paddy cultivation.

Tourism

Pallathuruthy is also a hub for many houseboat operators. The income from houseboats for tourists have helped the village economy.

References

Villages in Alappuzha district Tourism in Kerala {{Alappuzha-geo-stub