Thulappally

Coordinates: 9°24′49.43″N 76°57′40.41″E / 9.4137306°N 76.9612250°E / 9.4137306; 76.9612250
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Thulappally
village
Cochin International Airport Limited

Thulappally is a small village in Perunad panchayath of Ranni tehsil in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, India.[2]

Etymology

It is believed that in ancient times there were many small churches in the forest regions including Nilakkal and Thulappally as a result by the visit of St. Thomas in 52 AD. Places like Thulappally and Plappally in the forest were named after these churches.[3] The head church of all these churches were known as Thalappally (Thala means head and pally means church) and which in course of time became "Thulappally".[4]

Geography

Basically Thulappally is classified as

mean sea level.[5] The place is located near to the sacred forest regions (Poongavanam) of Sabarimala with comparatively less population. River Pamba
flows westwards through the northern part of Thulappally.

Pilgrim centers

Hindu temple

Vaikundapuram Sri Krishna Swami Temple, a

Lord Krishna
as the principal deity is the main temple at Thulappally. The annual festival is hosted from 10 May.

Church

Main article: Mar Thoma Sleeha Syro-Malabar Church, Thulappally

St. Thomas Mar Thoma Syrian Church, this is one of the oldest church in the area which belongs to the Syrian Christians. The church is established in the name of Mar Thoma Sleeha, to show as the reference to the Saint and the heritage of the church.

Malabar
Catholic Eparchy of Kanjirappally.

Sharon Fellowship Church, Thulappally is a

Pentecostal
Church.

  • India Pentecostal Church of God
    , Thulappally
  • Assemblies of God in India
    , Thulappally

Masjid

Hidhaythul Islam Juma Masjid, a

Muslim
Masjid located at Aithalappally on the way to Moolakkayam which is 1KM away from Thulappally Town.

Economy

Majority of people depends upon the agricultural sector.

Rubber is being cultivated widely and many rubber plantations are widespread in the populated regions. The hilly terrains here are suitable for its cultivation. Moreover, pepper, banana etc., are also cultivated. Many people works in abroad as well as in urban areas. The 'Malanadu development society' under Kanjirappally diocese has a rural electrification system named "Malanadu Mycro Hydel Power Project" (MHPP) at Thulappally. This small scale power project generates electricity from water bodies and supplies to about 250 families, shops and pilgrim centers.[4]

Climate

Climate data for Thulappally, Kerala
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.6
(87.1) 		31.7
(89.1) 		33.1
(91.6) 		33.2
(91.8) 		32.8
(91.0) 		30.8
(87.4) 		30.1
(86.2) 		30.3
(86.5) 		30.7
(87.3) 		30.3
(86.5) 		29.8
(85.6) 		30.1
(86.2) 		31.1
(88.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21.7
(71.1) 		22.6
(72.7) 		29.0
(84.2) 		25.0
(77.0) 		25.1
(77.2) 		24.1
(75.4) 		23.6
(74.5) 		23.7
(74.7) 		23.7
(74.7) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.0
(73.4) 		22.1
(71.8) 		23.9
(75.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 23
(0.9) 		39
(1.5) 		69
(2.7) 		150
(5.9) 		212
(8.3) 		362
(14.3) 		378
(14.9) 		260
(10.2) 		202
(8.0) 		302
(11.9) 		210
(8.3) 		65
(2.6) 		2,272
(89.5)
Source: Climate-Data.org[6]

A

thundershowers
.

Nearby schools and colleges

Nearby hospitals

  • Government Ayurveda Hospital, Thulappally
  • St. Thomas Hospital, Thulappally
  • Assisi Hospital, Mukkoottuthara
  • Government Primary Health Centre, Nilakkal
  • Govt P.H.C Chithanya Hospital, Angamoozhy

Transport facilities

There are well connected state highways and rural roads which makes transportation more flexible.

Sabarimala pilgrimage (Mandala-Makaravilakku), thousands of vehicles passes through the place. In the past, the regions including Thulappally was not so easily accessible due to the absence of quality roads. But the transportation facilities improved when the Kanamala- Elavumkal highway was inaugurated.[9][10]

Airports

Cochin International Airport is at distance of 125 km (78 mi) from here and Thiruvananthapuram international airport about 147 km (91 mi). A heliport is situated in Perunad which operates at times of Sabarimala pilgrimage.

Railways

Chengannur (59 km) Thiruvalla (63 km), Kottayam (65 km) and Changanassery (61 km) are the nearby railway stations.

Nearby places

  • Kanamala
  • Plappally
  • Angel Valley
  • Vattappara
  • Moolakkayam
  • Anglevalley
  • Naranamthodu
  • Nellimala
  • Mandhiram Padi
  • Aarattukayam
  • Aithalappady

See also

References

  1. ^ "Thulappally Pin Code, Thulappally, Pathanamthitta Map, Latitude and Longitude, Kerala". www.indiamapia.com. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Thulappally, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  3. ^ "nilackal". www.smcim.org. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  4. ^ a b "nilackal". www.smcim.org. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Elevation finder - Free map tools". www.freemaptools.com. 25 October 2016.
  6. ^ "CLIMATE: THULAPPALLY", Climate-Data.org. Web: [1].
  7. ^ "St.Georg's L.P.School Thulappally". www.icbse.com.
  8. ^ "Sree Narayana Arts & Science College Chittar - Home". sncollegechittar.weebly.com. 24 October 2016.
  9. ^ Staff Reporter. "Sabarimala roads to be repaired after rains". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  10. ^ Staff Reporter. "Heavy maintenance work of Sabarimala roads soon". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
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