Karunagappally

Karunagappally is a municipality in Kollam district, Kerala, India.

History
Karunagappally was an ancient Buddhist site.

Demographics
Under 2011 India census, the population of Karunagappalli Municipality is 45,336.

Economy
Karungappally used to be an agrarian economy until the late 19th century with coconut, banana, tapioca and paddy as the main crops grown. With rapid urbanization and the consequent pressure on land, the reliance on agriculture has dwindled. 
Fishing forms the major source of livelihood for the coast dwellers. The area also receives substantial foreign remittances from the large number of people from here working in the Gulf countries. Now Kerala's many prominent business centres had their branches here.

Politics
Karunagapalli assembly constituency is part of Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency
and the major political parties in Karunagappally municipality and nearby panchayaths were CPI[M], CONGRESS, BJP.

References

Other websites

Karunagappally Taluk 

Category:Towns in Kollam district