# Varappuzha

Varappuzha, IPA:, (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. Its specialty is that considerably large-scale paddy cultivating area is situating western part of Varapuzha 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 Varapuzha 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 population belongs to Christian community. In Chirakkakom and Thevarkad most of the people belongs to Hindu Kudumbi and Konkani community.
Churches
* Mount Carmel & St. Joseph's Basilica; Catholic Latin Church, Varapuzha, ESTD - 1673 November (Former Cathedral of Archdiocese of Verapoly)-Varapuzha Church
* St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, (1788 - Constructed - 36 acres in Manampady)- Puthenpally
* St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Varapuzha
* Infant Jesus Catholic Church, Thundathumkadavu
* St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Thundathumkadavu
* St Anthony's Catholic Church, Chennur
* Christ The King Catholic Church, Christnagar, Chettibhagam
* Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thevarkad
* St. Mary's Catholic Church, Muttinakam
* St. Sebastian Substation Church , Devaswampadam
* Assemblies of God Church,Koonammavu
* Church of God Full Gospel in India,Thevarkadu
* Varapuzha Brethren Church, Varapuzha
Temples
* Sree Mahadeva Temple, Thirumuppam
* Sree Kattil Bhagavathy Temple, Mannamthuruth
* Kuttikkattu Sree JayaDurga Temple
* Sree Varaha Swamy Temple, Varahapuram
* Devaswompadam Vanadurga Temple
* Vishnu Temple Chirakkakom
* Gurudeva Temple Mannamthuruth
* SreeNarayana Temple Thevarkad
* Murtuga Temple Thevarkad
* Sree Narayana Gurudeva Temple Thundathumkadavu
Masjid
* Muhayudeen Jumua Masjid Mannamthuruth

## Varapuzha Island Institutions

* Mortal Remain of Bishops & Archbishops Resting in Varapuzha Island Mount Carmel & St. Joseph's Basilica
* Venerable Mother Eliswa of Blessed Virgin Mary TOCD Resting in Varapuzha Island at St Joseph's Convent
* St. Joseph's Monastery of Discalced Carmelite fathers of Manjummel Province (Varapuzha Island)
* Varapuzha Landing Post Office (85 Years Above)
* Government Community Health Center, Varappuzha
* Carmel Welfare Center (CWC) Varapuzha Landing
* Marian Sneha Nivas (A Unit of Marian sneha bhavan Kochi) Varapuzha Landing - 683517
* Casadel Riverwood (A Residential project with 28 Villas) Varapuzha

## Education

Schools
* St.Joseph Girls HS - ESTD. 1890 (Varapuzha Landing (Island)
* Holy Infant Boys HS - ESTD. 1909 (Varapuzha Landing (Island)
* St. George Higher Secondary School, Puthenpally
* Infant Jesus LP School, Thundathumkadavu
* Govt.U.P School, Chirakkakom
* St.Joseph LP School, Mannamthuruthu
* St.Mary’s LP School Muttinakom
* Isabella de Rosis Public School, Thevarkad

## Localities

Varapuzha (Varapuzha Landing P.O.), Thevarkad, Vattapotta, Chirakkakom, Puthenpally, Muttinakom, Mannamthuruth, Thundathumkadavu, Chettibhagam, Devaswompadam, Kadamakkudy, Olanad, Muttinakam