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Paippad | |
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Census Town | |
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  Paippad Location in Kerala, India  Paippad Paippad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°25′28.8″N 76°35′05.9″E / 9.424667°N 76.584972°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat raj |
| • Body | Paippad Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.86 km2 (3.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 21,338 |
| • Density | 2,410/km2 (6,240/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal codes | 686537, 686548 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- 33 |
Paippad is a census town and grama panchayat in Changanassery taluk of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is part of the Changanassery urban agglomeration.[2] It lies approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) southeast of Changanassery and 5 km (3.1 mi) north of Thiruvalla.
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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.
- Lok Sabha constituency: Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency
- Assembly constituency: Changanassery Assembly constituency
- District: Kottayam district
Economy
[edit]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.
Education
[edit]- Government High School, Paippad
- MST Public School (CBSE-affiliated)
- University College of Teacher Education (UCTE), affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Nearby major colleges include St. Berchmans College, Changanassery and institutions in Thiruvalla.
Healthcare
[edit]Major multi-specialty hospitals accessible from Paippad include:
- Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla (~2.5 km)
- Tiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital, Thiruvalla (~4 km)
- Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla (~6 km)
Basic health services are provided by the Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) located within Paippad.
Transportation
[edit]- Roads: Located on National Highway 183 (India) (Changanassery–Kaviyoor corridor)
- Bus: KSRTC and private services to Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Mallappally, and Chengannur
- Rail: Nearest stations – Changanasseri railway station (7 km), Tiruvalla railway station (5 km), Chengannur railway station (14 km)
- Airports: Cochin International Airport (~110 km), Trivandrum International Airport (~130 km)
Religious Places of Worship
[edit]- 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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]Paippad is well-connected to tourism hotspots such as:
- Alappuzha backwaters (~40 km)
- Kumarakom (~40 km)
- Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple (~20 km)
- Sabarimala (via Chengannur, ~90 km)
Its tree-lined roads, paddy fields, and peaceful lifestyle attract both residents and visitors seeking rural tranquility near city conveniences.