Puthuppally, Kottayam
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Puthuppally is a town in the
Kottayam district Kottayam () is one of List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala. Kottayam district comprises six municipal towns: Kottayam, Changanassery, Pala, Kerala, Pala, Erattupetta, Ettu ...
of
Kerala Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
, India. The community is known for its ancient Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Puthuppally Palli. The town hosts the campus of Rubber Board, the biggest central government organization in the
district A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municip ...
. The town is also home to the Institute of Human Resources Development campus as well as MG University paramedical campuses.


Demographics

As of the 2011 Census, Puthuppally has a population of 29,635 of which 14,304 are males and 15,331 are females. Average sex ratio is 1072 compared to the state average of 1084. The number of children under the age of 6 is 2,291 which accounts for 7.73% of total population of the town. Child sex ratio is around 914 compared to state average of 964. Literacy rate of Puthuppally city is 98.02% which is higher than state average of 94.00%.


Governance

Puthuppally assembly constituency is part of Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency). The former Chief Minister of Kerala
Oommen Chandy Oommen Chandy (31 October 1942 – 18 July 2023) was an Indian lawyer and statesman who served as the 10th chief minister of Kerala, serving from 2004 to 2006 and 2011 to 2016. He served also as the Leader of the Opposition, leader of the opp ...
, was representing the Puthuppally Legislative
Constituency An electoral (congressional, legislative, etc.) district, sometimes called a constituency, riding, or ward, is a geographical portion of a political unit, such as a country, state or province, city, or administrative region, created to provi ...
since 1970 till his death in 2023.


History

The Puthuppally Firing (Puthuppally Vediveyppu) during the Indian Freedom Struggle is one of the important historical events related to this place. One person got martyred in the Firing. In a late afternoon a youth named Kuttickal Kochu was on his way to the native ball playground unaware of the happenings. A stray bullet hit him in his navel, and he died on the spot.


Transport

Kottayam railway station serves the town. The nearest railway station is Chingavanam railway station. Kottayam-Pathanamthitta road intersects with Thiruvalla-Ettumanoor and Thiruvalla-Kidangoor-Muvattupuzha bypass making Puthuppally one of the most congested junctions in the district.


Culture

* The feast at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally is a regional festival which is celebrated by many irrespective of religion, caste, or creed. * Shadkala Govinda Marar, a musician, lived near Vennimala, which was a cultural centre during the rule of Venad Kings. * Puthuppally Hindu Mahasammelan (Started in 1996) is a Hindu convention with a structure similar to the Cherukolpuzha Hindumatha Parishad. It is conducted annually during the summer vacation. * Puthuppally Ecumenical Fellowship celebrates Christmas every year at th
Govt. Boys High School/Higher Secondary
Ground, from 1982 onwards.


Notable people

*
Oommen Chandy Oommen Chandy (31 October 1942 – 18 July 2023) was an Indian lawyer and statesman who served as the 10th chief minister of Kerala, serving from 2004 to 2006 and 2011 to 2016. He served also as the Leader of the Opposition, leader of the opp ...
– Former Chief Minister of Kerala, India *
Chandy Oommen Chandy Oommen (born 1 March 1986) is an Indian lawyer, lecturer, and politician. He is an advocate by profession, who practices law at the Supreme Court of India since 2016. He currently serves as the Member of the Kerala Legislative Assemb ...
Supreme Court Lawyer, Lecturer and Politician * Vettom Mani – Scholar / Author on Indian Puranas * E. C. George Sudarshan – Scientist (Quantum Optics) * Kannukuzhiyil Kochuthommen Apothecary - author of Parishkarappathi, founder o
St Paul's Marthoma church
Puthuppally, co-founder o
Mar Thoma Seminary Higher Secondary School, Kottayam


Sports

Puthuppally is known for the sport called native ball play which is organized annually. A ball which is made of leather is used. It is generally referred to as naadan panthu kali or tukal panthu Kali. Kerala Native Ball Association's office is located in Puthuppally. This traditional game is facing a slow death as the younger generations do not find it appealing. Usually, the game is played on level grounds and non-availability of playgrounds also contributes to the slow death of the sport. The playground opposite to the Government Boys School on the 'High School Road' is one of the biggest grounds in Puthuppally. Games including Cricket, Football, Native ball play, etc. are played here.


References


External links


Official Puthuppally Pally Website

Population as per 2001 Census

Kairaly Nursery School

IPC Kottayam Theological Seminary Website

Adhyapaka Urban Co-Operative Bank Website
{{Kottayam district Suburbs of Kottayam