Pallathuruthy

Summary

Pallathuruthy is a village in the Kuttanad region, in the district of Alappuzha, in the state of Kerala, India.

Pallathuruthy
village
Pallathuruthy bridge
Pallathuruthy bridge
Coordinates: 9°27′35″N 76°22′11″E / 9.4598°N 76.3697°E / 9.4598; 76.3697
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictAlappuzha
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Geography edit

Pallathuruthy is a water bound region surrounded by the Vembanad lake. Also, the Pallathuruthy Canal passes through the region. Like much of the rest of Kuttanad, most of the land in Pallathuruthy is used for paddy cultivation.

Tourism edit

 
A house boat, Vembanad Lake, Kerala, India

Pallathuruthy is also a hub for many houseboat operators. The income from houseboats for tourists have helped the village economy.

References edit