Alappad

Alappad is a coastal village in the Kollam district, Kerala, India. It is small land between the Arabian Sea and the TS Canal.

 Administration 
Alappad village is a ward of the Alappad panchayat consists of various wards/places such as Srayikkadu, Azheekkal, Kuzhithura, Parayakadavu, Cheriazheekkal, Pandarathuruthu.

 2004 tsunami 
Portions of the village were damaged during the 2004 tsunami. Many people died. After the tragedy, the state government realized the need for more bridges, and constructed one bridge at northern Azheekal, and another one at Cheriyazhekkal.

 Demographics – 2011 census data 
InformationFigureRemarkPopulation21,655 Males10,689	    Females10,966    0–6 age group1,999  9.23% of  populationFemale sex    ratio1026state av=1084literacy rate95.52 %	 state av=94.0Male literacy95.88 %	Female literacy95.18 %Scheduled Caste361scheduled tribe18

Temples act as places of worship, and temple committees play a crucial role in temple administration and festivals which play important role in social life.

 Celebrities 
Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned Hindu Sanyasin, spiritual leader and philanthropist was born in Parayakadavu. Mata Amritanandamayi Math is in Parayakadavu.

 References 
 http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628357-alappad-kerala.html

 Other websites 
Kollam District official website 
Quilon.com
Alappadpanchayat 

Category:Villages in Kollam district