The Saga of Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#24 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Alappuzha (Malayalam: [aːlɐpːuɻɐ] ) or Alleppey is a city and municipality on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is the headquarters of Alappuzha district, located about 62 km (39 mi) south of the commercial city of Kochi and 152 km (94.4 mi) northwest of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
As per the 2011 Indian census, Alappuzha has a population of 240,991 people, and a population density of 3,675/km2 (9,520/sq mi).
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It is the headquarters of Alappuzha district, located about 62 km (39 mi) south of the commercial city of Kochi and 152 km (94.4 mi) northwest of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
