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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Muvattupuzha
| name = Muvattupuzha
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| native_name = മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Kerala|Municipality]]<ref>https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf</ref>
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Kerala|Municipality]]<ref>https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}</ref>
| image_skyline = Muvattupuzha Old and New Bridges.jpg
| image_skyline = Muvattupuzha Old and New Bridges.jpg
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Kerala]]##Location in India
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| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Legislative assembly]] constituency
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Legislative assembly]] constituency
| blank3_info_sec1 = Muvattupuzha
| blank3_info_sec1 = Muvattupuzha
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank4_info_sec1 = [[Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency)|Idukki]]
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[[File:Muvattupuzha Town DSC02679.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Statue of Nehru in Nehru Park]]
[[File:Muvattupuzha Town DSC02679.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Statue of Nehru in Nehru Park]]


'''Muvattupuzha''' ({{IPA-ml|muʋɐːt̺ːupuɻɐ|}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]<ref>https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf</ref> in the [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is located {{convert|26|km|1|abbr=on}} east of the district headquarters in [[Thrikkakara]] and about {{convert|170|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Muvattupuzha has a population of 30,397 people, and a population density of {{convert|2306|/sqkm|abbr=on}}.
'''Muvattupuzha''' ({{IPA-ml|muʋɐːt̺ːupuɻɐ|}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]<ref>https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}</ref> in the [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is located {{convert|26|km|1|abbr=on}} east of the district headquarters in [[Thrikkakara]] and about {{convert|170|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Muvattupuzha has a population of 30,397 people, and a population density of {{convert|2306|/sqkm|abbr=on}}.


Muvattupuzha is bordered by the [[Kottayam district]] on the southern side and the [[Idukki district]] on the eastern side. Muvattupuzha lies on the intersection between [[M C Road|MC Road]] and [[National Highway 49]], about {{cvt|28|km}} from the district capital [[Ernakulam]]. Muvattupuzha is located {{cvt|20|km}} from [[Thodupuzha]], {{cvt|17|km}} from [[Koothattukulam]], and {{cvt|5|km}} away from [[Arakuzha]].
Muvattupuzha is bordered by the [[Kottayam district]] on the southern side and the [[Idukki district]] on the eastern side. Muvattupuzha lies on the intersection between [[M C Road|MC Road]] and [[National Highway 49]], about {{cvt|28|km}} from the district capital [[Ernakulam]]. Muvattupuzha is located {{cvt|20|km}} from [[Thodupuzha]], {{cvt|17|km}} from [[Koothattukulam]], and {{cvt|5|km}} away from [[Arakuzha]].
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}}</ref> |titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|39.91}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|38.82}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|Dodgerblue|21.1}}{{bar percent|Not stated|Grey|0.14}}{{bar percent|Others|Black|0.03}}}}
}}</ref> |titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|39.91}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|38.82}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|Dodgerblue|21.1}}{{bar percent|Not stated|Grey|0.14}}{{bar percent|Others|Black|0.03}}}}


The region has [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hindus]], [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christians]], and [[Rowther|Rawther Muslims]].
The region has [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hindus]], [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christians]], and [[Rowther|Rowther Muslims]].


Kavumpady Road in the town center contains major ''[[agraharam]]'' of [[Kerala Iyers]]. [[Gowda Saraswath Brahmin|Konkani]]s are also present in fewer numbers. Hindus are the majority in the region with castes like [[Nair]], [[Chokon|Ezhava]], [[Namboodiri]], and [[Pulayar]] present around the taluk.
Kavumpady Road in the town center contains major ''[[agraharam]]'' of [[Kerala Iyers]]. [[Gowda Saraswath Brahmin|Konkani]]s are also present in fewer numbers. Hindus are the majority in the region with castes like [[Nair]], [[Chokon|Ezhava]], [[Namboodiri]], and [[Pulayar]] present around the taluk.
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[[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christians]] include a majority of [[Syro-Malabar Catholic]]s and [[Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church|Jacobite]]s. There are [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]], [[Syro-Malankara Catholic]]s, [[Marthoma Syrian Church|Marthomites]] and [[Pentecostal]]. Muvattupuzha is the seat of the Muvattupuzha diocese of [[Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church|Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church]] and [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]] of the Kandanad East diocese. There is a small Latin Catholic community also in Muvattupuzha whose church was established in 1925,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vijayapuramdiocese.org/profiles/christ-the-king-church-muvattupuzha/|title=Christ The King Church, Muvattupuzha – Vijayapuram Diocese}}</ref> situated in Vazhappilly.
[[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christians]] include a majority of [[Syro-Malabar Catholic]]s and [[Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church|Jacobite]]s. There are [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]], [[Syro-Malankara Catholic]]s, [[Marthoma Syrian Church|Marthomites]] and [[Pentecostal]]. Muvattupuzha is the seat of the Muvattupuzha diocese of [[Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church|Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church]] and [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]] of the Kandanad East diocese. There is a small Latin Catholic community also in Muvattupuzha whose church was established in 1925,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vijayapuramdiocese.org/profiles/christ-the-king-church-muvattupuzha/|title=Christ The King Church, Muvattupuzha – Vijayapuram Diocese}}</ref> situated in Vazhappilly.


[[Rowther|Rawther]] Muslims comprise most of the Muslim population.The Kothamangalam-Muvattupuzha region is an important center for Rawther Muslims. Perumattam Juma Masjid, the first mosque in the eastern part of the district, is located in Muvattupuzha Taluk. The mosque is believed to have been built by a Sufi saint named Valiyupappa who lived in the 16th century AD and his dargah(tomb) is located in the mosque.
[[Rowther]] Muslims comprise most of the Muslim population.The Kothamangalam-Muvattupuzha region is an important center for Rowther Muslims. Perumattam Juma Masjid, the first mosque in the eastern part of the district, is located in Muvattupuzha Taluk. The mosque is believed to have been built by a Sufi saint named Valiyupappa who lived in the 16th century AD and his dargah(tomb) is located in the mosque.


== Geography ==<!---should probably be moved down--->
== Geography ==<!---should probably be moved down--->
The town and western parts of the region are mainly plains and is culturally similar to Ernakulam, whereas the eastern parts are mainly highlands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ekm.kerala.gov.in/physio.htm |title=The Official Website of Ernakulam District |access-date=2010-10-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110223159/http://www.ekm.kerala.gov.in/physio.htm |archive-date=10 November 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The regions of [[Thodupuzha]], Muvattupuzha, and Kothamangalam are called sub-high ranges<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://deepika.epapr.in/c/3897647|title=Clipping of deepikanewspaper - Deepika Kochi|website=deepika.epapr.in}}</ref> or ''keezhmalanad''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.southdreamz.com/tourism/thodupuzha/|title=Thodupuzha, Kerela, IN|website=South Indian Cinema Magazine}}</ref> of Vadakkumkoor Kingdom,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://idukki.nic.in/formation.htm |title=Idukki District - Formation |access-date=24 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100912202609/http://idukki.nic.in/formation.htm |archive-date=12 September 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> indicating they were lands with fertile soil deposited by the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers from flooding. Muvattupuzha and nearby areas are less hilly and fertile. The altitude is lower and the hilly region is the Kadalikkad-Meenkunnam-Pampakkuda curved region. The town is {{cvt|20|m}} above [[Mean sea-level|mean sea level]].
The town and western parts of the region are mainly plains and is culturally similar to Ernakulam, whereas the eastern parts are mainly highlands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ekm.kerala.gov.in/physio.htm |title=The Official Website of Ernakulam District |access-date=2010-10-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110223159/http://www.ekm.kerala.gov.in/physio.htm |archive-date=10 November 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The regions of [[Thodupuzha]], Muvattupuzha, and Kothamangalam are called sub-high ranges<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://deepika.epapr.in/c/3897647|title=Clipping of deepikanewspaper - Deepika Kochi|website=deepika.epapr.in}}</ref> or ''keezhmalanad''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.southdreamz.com/tourism/thodupuzha/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208053407/http://www.southdreamz.com/tourism/thodupuzha/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=8 December 2011|title=Thodupuzha, Kerela, IN|website=South Indian Cinema Magazine}}</ref> of Vadakkumkoor Kingdom,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://idukki.nic.in/formation.htm |title=Idukki District - Formation |access-date=24 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100912202609/http://idukki.nic.in/formation.htm |archive-date=12 September 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> indicating they were lands with fertile soil deposited by the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers from flooding. Muvattupuzha and nearby areas are less hilly and fertile. The altitude is lower and the hilly region is the Kadalikkad-Meenkunnam-Pampakkuda curved region. The town is {{cvt|20|m}} above [[Mean sea-level|mean sea level]].


The term sub-high ranges or "low ranges" is a term used to describe the towns of Thodupuzha and Palai. The low-range towns lying in the foothills of western ghats along the SH 8 (Punaloor-Muvattupuzha road) meet the main interjunction at Muvattupuzha. Nine major roads converge here and connect to all directions.
The term sub-high ranges or "low ranges" is a term used to describe the towns of Thodupuzha and Palai. The low-range towns lying in the foothills of western ghats along the SH 8 (Punaloor-Muvattupuzha road) meet the main interjunction at Muvattupuzha. Nine major roads converge here and connect to all directions.


===Muvattupuzha river===
===Muvattupuzha river===
The Muvattupuzha river ({{Lang-ml|മൂവാറ്റുപുഴയാർ }}) starts in the Idukki highranges and flows through Muvattupuzha, running {{cvt|121|km}} before entering the Kottayam district. The major source of water is the Thodupuzha river which starts in the Idukki district and provides water throughout the year, enabled by the supply of water from [[Idukki]] arch dam, which is the largest arch dam in India, and is used for hydro-electric power generation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zonkerala.com/tourism/Idukki-6/|title=Idukki Tourist Places - Munnar, Thekkady, Peerumedu, Marayoor, Kumali, Idukki Arch Dam|website=www.zonkerala.com}}</ref>
The Muvattupuzha river ({{Langx|ml|മൂവാറ്റുപുഴയാർ }}) starts in the Idukki highranges and flows through Muvattupuzha, running {{cvt|121|km}} before entering the Kottayam district. The major source of water is the Thodupuzha river which starts in the Idukki district and provides water throughout the year, enabled by the supply of water from [[Idukki]] arch dam, which is the largest arch dam in India, and is used for hydro-electric power generation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zonkerala.com/tourism/Idukki-6/|title=Idukki Tourist Places - Munnar, Thekkady, Peerumedu, Marayoor, Kumali, Idukki Arch Dam|website=www.zonkerala.com}}</ref>


===Muvattupuzha Bridge===
===Muvattupuzha Bridge===
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* [[K. M. George (politician)|K. M. George]] was a veteran politician and former minister. He was the founder of the [[Kerala Congress]] Party and former Muvattupuzha MLA. His son [[Francis George (politician)|Francis George]] is former M. P. of Idukki.
* [[K. M. George (politician)|K. M. George]] was a veteran politician and former minister. He was the founder of the [[Kerala Congress]] Party and former Muvattupuzha MLA. His son [[Francis George (politician)|Francis George]] is former M. P. of Idukki.
* [[Johnny Nellore]] is a veteran politician and former MLA of Muvattupuzha from 1991 to 2006. He was the chairman of Kerala Congress (Jacob). Now he is in KC (M) Joseph Faction
* [[Johnny Nellore]] is a veteran politician and former MLA of Muvattupuzha from 1991 to 2006. He was the chairman of Kerala Congress (Jacob). Now he is in KC (M) Joseph Faction
* [[Francis George (politician)|Francis George]] is a Kerala Congress leader and former MP of Idukki. He is the son of [[K. M. George (politician)|K. M. George]].
* [[Francis George (politician)|Francis George]] is a Kerala Congress leader and the present MP of Kottayam. He was also the former MP of Idukki. He is the son of [[K. M. George (politician)|K. M. George]].
* [[Jeethu Joseph]], award-winning Indian film director and screenwriter
* [[Jeethu Joseph]], award-winning Indian film director and screenwriter
* [[Bhagath Manuel]], Indian film actor
* [[Bhagath Manuel]], Indian film actor
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[[File:Centalmahallujamaath2.jpg|thumb|265 px|[[Central Mahallu Juma Masjid, Muvattupuzha|Central Mahallu Jama Masjid]]]]
[[File:Centalmahallujamaath2.jpg|thumb|265 px|[[Central Mahallu Juma Masjid, Muvattupuzha|Central Mahallu Jama Masjid]]]]
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|*[[Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Arakuzha|Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church]]
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|*[[Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Arakuzha|Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church]]
*[[St. George's Church, Kadamattom]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smcim.org/church/arakuzha/article/391|title=Database Error|website=www.smcim.org|access-date=27 July 2012|archive-date=15 April 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415200906/http://www.smcim.org/church/arakuzha/article/391|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[St. George's Church, Kadamattom]]
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*[[Rowther]] Muslims following [[Shafi'i]] ''[[fiqh]]'' are the majority in Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalam talukas. the main [[masjid]] is [[Central Mahallu Jama'ath]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cmjmasjid.org/about.php |title=ABOUT US: Central Mahallu Jama-ath, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India &#124; Masjids in India |access-date=25 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325222554/http://www.cmjmasjid.org/about.php |archive-date=25 March 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> in Kavumkara market. }}
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smcim.org/church/arakuzha/article/391|title=Database Error|website=www.smcim.org}}</ref>
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*[[Rawther]] Muslims following [[Shafi'i]] ''[[fiqh]]'' are the majority in Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalam talukas. the main [[masjid]] is [[Central Mahallu Jama'ath]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cmjmasjid.org/about.php |title=ABOUT US: Central Mahallu Jama-ath, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India &#124; Masjids in India |access-date=25 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325222554/http://www.cmjmasjid.org/about.php |archive-date=25 March 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> in Kavumkara market. }}


==Educational organizations==
==Educational organizations==
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* [[Palarivattom]]–[[Thekkady]] [[State Highway 41 (Kerala)|SH 41]] passing through [[Kakkanad]], [[Pattimattom]], Muvattupuzha, [[Pandappilly]], [[Arikkuzha]], Thodupuzha, Moolamattom, [[Vagamon]]
* [[Palarivattom]]–[[Thekkady]] [[State Highway 41 (Kerala)|SH 41]] passing through [[Kakkanad]], [[Pattimattom]], Muvattupuzha, [[Pandappilly]], [[Arikkuzha]], Thodupuzha, Moolamattom, [[Vagamon]]
* Muvattupuzha–[[Kaliyar]] road passing through Kakkadassery, [[Pothanikkad]], [[Paingottoor]], [[Vannappuram]]
* Muvattupuzha–[[Kaliyar]] road passing through Kakkadassery, [[Pothanikkad]], [[Paingottoor]], [[Vannappuram]]
* Muvattupuzha does not have popular transport modes like [[Uber]] or [[Ola Cabs]], like you find in other nearby cities.


==Economy==
==Economy==

Latest revision as of 09:01, 24 December 2024

For the taluk, see Muvattupuzha Taluk.

Muvattupuzha
മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ
Municipality[1]
Muvattupuzha Old and New Bridges
Muvattupuzha Old and New Bridges
Muvattupuzha is located in Kerala
Muvattupuzha
Muvattupuzha
Location in Kerala
Muvattupuzha is located in India
Muvattupuzha
Muvattupuzha
Location in India
Coordinates: 9°59′26″N 76°34′44″E / 9.99051°N 76.57891°E / 9.99051; 76.57891
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • Municipal ChairmanP P Eldhose
Area
 • Total
13.18 km2 (5.09 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
30,397
 • Density2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686661(Kacherithazham), 686673(Velloorkunnam), 686662, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 (Adivad), , 72, 682316, 682308
Telephone code0485
Vehicle registrationKL-17
Nearest cityKochi
Sex ratio1023 ♂/♀
Legislative assembly constituencyMuvattupuzha
Lok Sabha constituencyIdukki
ClimateTropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature32.5 °C (90.5 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)
Muvattupuzha River
The name Moovattupuzha written on a wall in Toronto Canada
Muvattupuzha Town (Kacherithazham)
Anchal Post with spelling Moovattupuzha
Anchal Post with spelling Muvattupuzha
Statue of Nehru in Nehru Park

Muvattupuzha ([muʋɐːt̺ːupuɻɐ]) is a municipality[2] in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 26 km (16.2 mi) east of the district headquarters in Thrikkakara and about 170 km (105.6 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Muvattupuzha has a population of 30,397 people, and a population density of 2,306/km2 (5,970/sq mi).

Muvattupuzha is bordered by the Kottayam district on the southern side and the Idukki district on the eastern side. Muvattupuzha lies on the intersection between MC Road and National Highway 49, about 28 km (17 mi) from the district capital Ernakulam. Muvattupuzha is located 20 km (12 mi) from Thodupuzha, 17 km (11 mi) from Koothattukulam, and 5 km (3.1 mi) away from Arakuzha.

Etymology

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The town is named after the Muvattupuzha river that flows through it. The name is made up of three Malayalam words: Moonnu (transl. "three"), aaru (transl. "small river"); and puzha (transl. "river"). Aaru is usually used for rivers in the southern half of Kerala, while puzha is used in the northern parts. The three rivers are Kothayaar, Kaliyar, and Thodupuzhayar, which merge to form Muvattupuzhayar. The meeting point is called Thriveni Sangamam in Malayalam, which means "the point of confluence of three rivers".[citation needed]

In English both spellings (Muvattupuzha and Moovattupuzha) are used interchangeably.

History

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Muvattupuzha was part of the Vadakkumkoor[3] Kingdom until it was seized by the Travancore. Old documents show that parts of the lands of Muvattupuzha belonged to Edappally Swaroopam, but were later transferred to Manas' (Brahmin families).[4]

After Indian independence, from 1949 to 1956, Muvattupuzha was a part of the Kottayam district in Travancore-Cochin state.[5] In 1956, when Kerala state was formed, Muvattupuzha remained as a part of Kottayam district until 1958, when Ernakulam district was formed on 1 April 1958.[6] Muvattupuzha, as a village union, came under the control of a council of three members nominated by the Government. V. P. Govindan Nair was the first president of the village union. By 1953, Muvattupuzha was declared a panchayat. Kunnappillil Varkey Vaidyan was the first president of the elected panchayat committee. Muvattupuzha was raised to the status of a municipality in the year 1958. N. Parameshwaran Nair became the first municipal chairman. Muvattupuzha is the first municipality where the Communist Party came into power in a general election.

N. P. Varghese was the first elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Muvattupuzha Assembly Constituency, who defeated Manjunatha Prabhu of the Communist Party.[7] Later, K. M. George, founder of Kerala Congress, represented Muvattupuzha. The first member of parliament (MP) of Muvattupuzha (as a Lok Sabha constituency) was George Thomas Kottukapally. The first block panchayat president of Muvattupuzha was Shyson P Manguzha in 1995 from the Arakuzha block panchayat division.

St. Thomas, the apostle who introduced Christianity to India, is believed to have visited this region. The Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of Arakuzha has a recorded history of over 1,000 years, making it one of the oldest Syrian churches in Kerala.[8][9] It is known for its paintings and sculptures. Muvattupuzha was also known as Arakuzha Pakuthi (meaning half of Arakuzha).

Demographics

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As of 2011 Census,[10] Muvattupuzha had a population of 30,397, of which 15,010 were males and 15,387 females. Muvattupuzha Municipality have an area of 13.18 km2 (5.09 sq mi) with 7,414 families residing in it.

The sub-population of children aged 0–6 was 2,945, which was 9.69% of total population of Muvattupuzha.

The literacy rate in Muvattupuzha town was 96.11%, higher than the state average of 94.00%. In Muvattupuzha, male literacy was around 97.20% while female literacy rate was 95.07%.

Religion

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Religions in Muvattupuzha Municipality(2011)[11]
Religion Percent(%)
Hindu
 
 39.91%
Muslim
 
 38.82%
Christian
 
 21.1%
Not stated
 
 0.14%
Others
 
 0.03%

The region has Hindus, Syrian Christians, and Rowther Muslims.

Kavumpady Road in the town center contains major agraharam of Kerala Iyers. Konkanis are also present in fewer numbers. Hindus are the majority in the region with castes like Nair, Ezhava, Namboodiri, and Pulayar present around the taluk.

Syrian Christians include a majority of Syro-Malabar Catholics and Jacobites. There are Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Syro-Malankara Catholics, Marthomites and Pentecostal. Muvattupuzha is the seat of the Muvattupuzha diocese of Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church and Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of the Kandanad East diocese. There is a small Latin Catholic community also in Muvattupuzha whose church was established in 1925,[12] situated in Vazhappilly.

Rowther Muslims comprise most of the Muslim population.The Kothamangalam-Muvattupuzha region is an important center for Rowther Muslims. Perumattam Juma Masjid, the first mosque in the eastern part of the district, is located in Muvattupuzha Taluk. The mosque is believed to have been built by a Sufi saint named Valiyupappa who lived in the 16th century AD and his dargah(tomb) is located in the mosque.

Geography

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The town and western parts of the region are mainly plains and is culturally similar to Ernakulam, whereas the eastern parts are mainly highlands.[13] The regions of Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha, and Kothamangalam are called sub-high ranges[14] or keezhmalanad[15] of Vadakkumkoor Kingdom,[16] indicating they were lands with fertile soil deposited by the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers from flooding. Muvattupuzha and nearby areas are less hilly and fertile. The altitude is lower and the hilly region is the Kadalikkad-Meenkunnam-Pampakkuda curved region. The town is 20 m (66 ft) above mean sea level.

The term sub-high ranges or "low ranges" is a term used to describe the towns of Thodupuzha and Palai. The low-range towns lying in the foothills of western ghats along the SH 8 (Punaloor-Muvattupuzha road) meet the main interjunction at Muvattupuzha. Nine major roads converge here and connect to all directions.

Muvattupuzha river

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The Muvattupuzha river (Malayalam: മൂവാറ്റുപുഴയാർ) starts in the Idukki highranges and flows through Muvattupuzha, running 121 km (75 mi) before entering the Kottayam district. The major source of water is the Thodupuzha river which starts in the Idukki district and provides water throughout the year, enabled by the supply of water from Idukki arch dam, which is the largest arch dam in India, and is used for hydro-electric power generation.[17]

Muvattupuzha Bridge

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In 1914, the first concrete bridge in Asia[18] was built in Muvattupuzha under the supervision of the British engineer W.H. Emrald. It is said that on its inauguration, to convince others of the strength and stability of the bridge, Emrald and his wife sat beneath the bridge in a boat while 15 elephants walked over it.[18] This bridge connects Nehru Park and Kacherithazham.

There was a wooden bridge across the river through which the steam bus went from Muvattupuzha to Ernakulam. The border to Kochi state was at Chungam, Mamala, near Thiruvankulam. Until the late 1970s, traffic went over the old concrete bridge. There was a traffic police outpost on either side of the bridge to control one-way traffic. Later in the 1970s, a new bridge was constructed and in the late 1970s the traffic diverted through a wider two-way bridge.[citation needed]

Politics

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Muvattupuzha is one of the 140 legislative assembly constituencies of Kerala state. Its assembly constituency is part of Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency) and the current MP is Dean Kuriakose of Indian National Congress.[19] The major political parties of Muvattupuzha are Indian National Congress, Kerala Congress (M), CPI (M), CPI, Muslim League, and BJP. Mathew Kuzhalnadan of Indian National Congress is the current MLA of Muvattupuzha.

Administratively, Muvattupuzha is a municipality and the current municipal council is ruled by Indian National Congress, led by P P Eldose who was elected in 2020.[20]

Political leaders of the past include K. M. George (former Minister and the founder of Kerala Congress) and P.P Esthose (former MP and MLA). The present political leaders of Kerala who are from Muvattupuzha are Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Johny Nelloor, Francis George (former MP), and Gopi Kottamurikkal (former MLA and Ernakulam district secretary of CPI(M)).

Holy Magi Syro-Malabar Forane Church Muvattupuzha

Notable people

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Places of worship

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Main article: Places of worship in Muvattupuzha
Central Mahallu Jama Masjid

Educational organizations

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  • School of Architecture Mookambika Technical Campus, Eattappilly, Mannathur P.O[23][24]
  • Mookambika College of Pharmacy Eattappilly, Mannathur P.O[25]
  • Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology[26]

Transport

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KL-17 is the RTO code for Muvattupuzha taluka, including the town. Auto rickshaws are commonly used for small distances. Taxis are also available. The Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is 29 km (18 mi) away from Muvattupuzha town.

Muvattupuzha is well-connected to the main cities of the state via road. Muvattupuzha is in the center of the midlands region starting from the eastern borders of Kochi city at Kakkanad spreading all the way to Thodupuzha and Vannappuram. The town has very good accessibility through roads. Unfortunately, railways has not yet reached Muvattupuzha. But, Sabari railway will ensure railway connectivity.

Muvattupuzha is a major junction for highways passing through the town. There are nine highways and major roads which join at Muvattupuzha, which include:

Economy

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Muvattupuzha taluk consists of midlands and highlands with agriculture and small-scale industries as its primary economic base. Muvattupuzha was a part of the Travancore Kingdom. The border check posts of Travancore in Mamala, near Thiruvankulam prevented interconnectivity between Kochi and Muvattupuzha. Muvattupuzha was an important commercial centre and a prominent town until about 1975. The 2011 Census of India noted a new, separate, and distinct urban agglomeration including parts of the Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam talukas.[27]

Infrastructure

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Muvattupuzha is between Angamaly and Kottayam on the Main Central Road, The first and second longest state highways of Kerala, Main Central Road (Angamaly - Thiruvananthapuram / SH-01 / 240 km (150 mi)) and Main Eastern Highway (Muvattupuzha–Punalur / SH-08 / 154 km (96 mi)), meet here. The Muvattupuzha–Theni Highway (SH 43) starts at the Chalikkadavu Bridge and goes through Randattinkara, Kotta, Udumbannoor, Kattappana, Nedumkandam and Cumbum before ending at Theni, which is a shorter route to Madurai in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.[28]

A bypass to Thodupuzha Road and MC Road is planned from Kadathi on NH49 via the proposed new bridge at Murikkallu.[29]

Suburbs

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Kizhakkekara and Randaattinkara (Randarkara or Randar) lies on the eastern part of the town on the banks of the Muvattupuzha river. About 9 km (5.6 mi) southwards, Muvattupuzha town is covered by a hilly region of 40–60 m (130–200 ft) above sea level that crosses the Kottayam and Piravom routes; most of these hills are rubber plantations.[30]

The old Muvattupuzha bridge built over the Muvattupuzha river was the first concrete bridge in Asia, and was completed in 1914.[31] It serves as the connection between Nehru Park and Kacherithazham.

The nearby panchayaths mostly have agriculture and small- and medium-scale industries. Pineapple and rubber plantations are the common agrarian products. Match box industries, plywood factories, saw mills, paper, plastic and wood carton production are the main industries in this area. KINFRA's Small Industries Park in Nellad is 9 km (5.6 mi) from Muvattupuzha on SH41.[32]

Neighbouring cities & towns

See also

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References

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Sources

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  1. Kerala PWD
  2. Statehighways in Yahoo Maps
  3. State Highway list
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