Varappuzha

Varappuzha
Verapoly
Suburb
Varapuzha Bridge
Varapuzha Bridge
Interactive map of Varappuzha
Coordinates: 10°04′40″N 76°16′15″E / 10.07778°N 76.27083°E / 10.07778; 76.27083
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Nearest CityErnakulam
Area
 • Total
7.74 km2 (2.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
24,516
 • Density2,909/km2 (7,530/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
683517
Vehicle registrationKL-42
Website

Varappuzha, IPA: [ʋɐɾɐːpːuɻɐ], (formerly known as Verapoly) is a northern suburb of the city of Kochi. It is a census town in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Situated around 15 km (9 mi) from the city centre and 8 km (5 mi) from Edapally, the areas lies in the NH 66 connecting Vytilla with North Paravur. Varappuzha has large-scale paddy cultivating area is situated at is western part which is called Devaswompadam, specialised with Pokkali paddy cultivation and interim crop as fish cultivation locally called 'Kettu'. The common work of the natives are fishing and agriculture. Varapuzha is known for its fish market (Chettibagam market).

The Varapuzha Bridge (near historical Verapoly Island) connects Varapuzha (Mannantturuthu) with the neighboring Cheranallur.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Varappuzha had a population of 24,516. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Varappuzha has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 83%. In Varappuzha, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Worship Centers

The majority of the population belongs to the Christian community. In Chirakkakom and Thevarkad, most of the people belong to the Hindu Kudumbi and Konkani communities.

Churches

Varapuzha Basilica- RC

Temples

Masjid

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Village Office, Varappuzha | Ernakulam District Website | India". Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Varapuzha custodial death: Sub-Inspector G S Deepak gets bail | Varapuzha custodial death: Sub-Inspector G S Deepak gets bail". www.deccanchronicle.com. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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  6. ↑ "Clipping of deepikanewspaper - Deepika Kochi". deepika.epapr.in. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2022.