Paippad
Geography
Paippad lies within the Madappally Administrative Block. It is bordered by Changanassery to the Northwest, Thiruvalla to the Southwest, Mallappally to the East and Chengannur to the far South.
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Paippad had a population of 21,338, comprising 10,321 males and 11,017 females. Children below six years constituted about 9.2% of the population. The town boasts a high literacy rate of 97.7%, well above the state average.
Administration
The town is governed by the Paippad Grama Panchayat under the Madappally Block and Changanassery Taluk. It is responsible for managing civic infrastructure, water supply, sanitation, and local development.
Economy
The local economy is driven by agriculture, retail, and construction. Key crops include rubber, coconut, and bananas. Overseas remittances from Gulf Countries form a substantial part of local household income. Migrant workers from northern India contribute to local industries and labor sectors.
Healthcare
Major multi-specialty hospitals accessible from Paippad include:
Basic health services are provided by the Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) located within Paippad.
Religious Places of Worship
- Temple - Paippad Sree Puthenkavu Bhagavathy Temple
- Church
- Lourde Matha Church Syro Malabar Church
- St. George Malankara Syriac Catholic Church
- Sehion Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Varicadu
- Masjid - Paippad Puthanpalli Juma Masjid – A historic mosque, renovated in 2023, originally established in 1897
Climate
Paippad has a Tropical monsoon climate. Average annual temperatures range from 22 °C to 34 °C, and rainfall averages 1,800–3,000 mm per year, concentrated in the monsoon season (June–September).
Utilities and Services
- Electricity: Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)
- Water: Kerala Water Authority and Panchayat pipelines
- Telecommunications: 4G coverage by BSNL, Jio, Airtel, and Vi
- Banking: Branches of public and private sector banks are operational nearby
- Internet: Fiber/broadband provided by BSNL and private ISPs
- Public Services: Includes post office, village office, and co-operative societies
Tourism
Paippad is well-connected to tourism hotspots such as:
The roads are lined with trees and have adjacent paddy fields. The calm and peaceful lifestyle attracts both residents and visitors seeking rural tranquility.
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