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| leader_name = Mrs. Mary Dominic
| leader_name = Mr. Shaju V Thuruthen
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'''Pala''' ({{IPA-ml|pɑːlɑː}}) is a town and a municipality in [[Kottayam district]] of [[Kerala]], India. It is the headquarters of the [[Meenachil|Meenachil taluk]] and the Pala Revenue Division.
'''Pala''' ({{langx|ml|പാലാ}}; {{IPA-ml|paːlaː|IPA}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]<ref>https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}</ref> in the [[Kottayam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is located {{convert|28|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the district headquarters in [[Kottayam]] and about {{convert|167|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Pala has a population of 22,056 people, and a population density of {{convert|1373|/sqkm|abbr=on}}.


Pala is situated on the banks of the [[Meenachil river]]. It is one of the main gateways to the southern high ranges of the [[Western Ghats]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Pala Municipality|url=http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110083943/http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/|archive-date=November 10, 2020|access-date=July 8, 2021|website=Pala Municipality}}</ref>
Pala is situated on the banks of the [[Meenachil river]], and is a major hub of [[St. Thomas Christian|Syrian Christian]] culture in Kerala.<ref>https://portfolio.cept.ac.in/2020/M/fp/understanding-the-city-studio-up4002-monsoon-2020-8121/pala-a-rurban-town-in-kerala-monsoon-2020-pup20270 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>

==Etymology==
{{Empty section|date=August 2023}}


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
{{As of|2001}} Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 0.00%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated.
{{As of|2001}} Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 0.1%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated.
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==Cuisine of Pala==
==Cuisine of Pala==
''[[Appam]]s'', ''Kallappams'', or ''Vellayappams'' are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.<ref name="gilmarks">Marks, Gil (2010), Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, John Wiley and sons</ref>
[[Appam]]s, kallappams, or vellayappams are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.<ref name="gilmarks">Marks, Gil (2010), Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, John Wiley and sons</ref>


''[[Beef]] ularthiyathu'' is a beef dish cooked with a variety of Indian spices. Other dishes include ''Peralan'' (chicken stir-fries), ''Meat Thoran'' (dry curry with shredded coconut), [[Sardines as food|sardine]] and [[Duck as food|duck]] curries, and [[Meen molee]] (spicy stewed fish).<ref name="gilmarks"/>
[[Beef]] ularthiyathu is a beef dish cooked with a variety of Indian spices. Other dishes include ''Peralan'' (chicken stir-fries), ''Meat Thoran'' (dry curry with shredded coconut), [[Sardines as food|sardine]] and [[Duck as food|duck]] curries, and [[meen molee]] (spicy stewed fish).<ref name="gilmarks"/>

== Transportation ==

KL-35 is the RTO code for Pala RTO division. Auto rickshaws are commonly used for small distances. Taxis are also available. The Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is 70 km away from Pala town. The nearest railway station is Ettumanoor at 17 Km and Kottayam railway station of 28 km away.

Pala is well connected with State Highway 32 (SH 32) Ettumanoor- Pala- Poonjar Highway. This highway connects Pala to Ettumanoor MC Road(SH-01) and gives access to Kottayam,Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kumarakom and to major towns in south Kerala. Also its connects to Erattupetta and give access to Bharananganam, Aruvithura Church, Poonjar, Vagamon, Elappara, Kattappana and to various places of high ranges in Kerala.

The Main Eastern Highway (Punalur- Muvattupuzha) also passing through Pala. It's categorized as State Highway - 08 is the second-longest State Highway of Kerala covering a distance of 153.6 km (95.4 mi). The districts it passes through are Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. This highway connects Pala to Muvattupuzha MC Road(SH-01)through Thodupuzha and give access to Perumbavoor, Kalady and joins Angamaly (NH-544). Also the other end of the highway connects to Ponkunnam (KK road) and extends to Manimala, Ranni, Pathanamthitta, Konni, Pathanapuram and reaches to Punalur. The Ponkunnam- Pala- Thodupuzha- Muvattupuzha stretch of Main Eastern Highway was upgraded in 2016 to a width of 15 meters (49 ft). This makes it easy access for the people of Highranges, tourists from Thekkady, Kumily and pilgrims of Sabarimala to reach Muvattupuzha and Angamaly.

Pala is connected to Vaikom and Ernakulam through Pala- Kozha road and reaches to Talayolaparumbu, Thripunitura and Vyttila- Ernakulam. we can reach Koothattukulam and Piravum via Ramapuram or Uzhavoor roads. Pala also have bypasses, River view road and ring road which serve the town to reduce traffic

Pala is served with KSRTC Bus station and two private bus stations. Daily, there are many buses available to Kottayam, Changanassery, Alapuzha, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kattappana, Kumily, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malabar regions, Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore. Frequent Buses are also to the nearest towns from both KSRTC and private bus stations.

• Nearest Airport - Cochin International Airport - 70 km
• Nearest Railway Station - Ettumanoor railway station - 17 km
• Nearest Bus Station - Pala


==Sports==
==Sports==
The Municipal Stadium is the centre of sports in Pala.<ref>{{cite web |title=Municipal Stadium |url=http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/municipal-stadium-0 |website=Pala Municipality}}</ref> The multipurpose stadium can be used for conducting [[Sport of athletics|athletic events]] and [[Association football|football]]. The stadium also has a synthetic track and a football [[Artificial turf|turf]]. There is also an indoor swimming pool in the sports complex.
The Municipal Stadium is the centre of sports in Pala.<ref>{{cite web |title=Municipal Stadium |url=http://www.palamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/municipal-stadium-0 |website=Pala Municipality}}</ref> The multipurpose stadium can be used for conducting [[Sport of athletics|athletic events]] and [[Association football|football]]. The stadium also has a synthetic track and a football [[Artificial turf|turf]]. There is also an indoor swimming pool in the sports complex.
The Palan citizen named jerrin joshy is often credited with creation of Pala's hunting society. He is also the creator of the regulation of hunting for sport

The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=State School sports meet to begin tomorrow; Rally carrying torch reaches Pala |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/state-school-sports-meet-to-begin-tomorrow-rally-carrying-torch-reaches-pala-athletics-1.2322245}}</ref> At least 2500 students from 100 schools attended the sports meet.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stage set for Kerala schools athletics meet but field wide open |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/stage-set-for-kerala-schools-athletics-meet-but-field-wide-open/articleshow/61148689.cms |publisher=Times Of India |date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> The 63rd Kerala State Athletics Championship was also held at the stadium in the month of October, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kerala state junior athletics: Young stars get chance to make big. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/kerala-state-junior-athletics-young-stars-get-chance-to-make-big/articleshow/71435075.cms}}</ref>
The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=State School sports meet to begin tomorrow; Rally carrying torch reaches Pala |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/state-school-sports-meet-to-begin-tomorrow-rally-carrying-torch-reaches-pala-athletics-1.2322245}}</ref> At least 2500 students from 100 schools attended the sports meet.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stage set for Kerala schools athletics meet but field wide open |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/stage-set-for-kerala-schools-athletics-meet-but-field-wide-open/articleshow/61148689.cms |publisher=Times Of India |date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> The 63rd Kerala State Athletics Championship was also held at the stadium in the month of October, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kerala state junior athletics: Young stars get chance to make big. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/kerala-state-junior-athletics-young-stars-get-chance-to-make-big/articleshow/71435075.cms}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Bharananganam]]
* [[Bharananganam]]
* [[Kattappana]]
* [[Thodupuzha]]
* [[Erattupetta]]
* [[Cherpunkal]]
* [[Cherpunkal]]
* [[List of people from Pala]]
* [[List of people from Pala]]
* [[Places of worship in Pala]]
* [[Meenachil]]
* [[Meenachil]]
* [[Meenachil River]]
* [[Meenachil River]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|http://www.palamunicipality.in/}}
{{Wikivoyage|Pala}}
{{Wikivoyage|Pala}}


Latest revision as of 15:33, 8 November 2024

Pala
Municipality[1]
Pala town
Pala town
Pala is located in Kerala
Pala
Pala
Pala is located in India
Pala
Pala
Coordinates: 9°42′46″N 76°41′01″E / 9.71278°N 76.68353°E / 9.71278; 76.68353
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyPala Municipality
 • Municipal ChairpersonMr. Shaju V Thuruthen
 • Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala (MLA)Mani C. Kappan
Area
 • Total16.06 km2 (6.20 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total22,056
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686573, 686574, 686575
Telephone code+9148 22
Vehicle registrationKL 35, KL 67
Nearest cityKottayam
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPala
Lok Sabha constituencyKottayam

Pala (Malayalam: പാലാ; IPA: [paːlaː]) is a municipality[3] in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is located 28 km (17.4 mi) north of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 167 km (103.8 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Pala has a population of 22,056 people, and a population density of 1,373/km2 (3,560/sq mi).

Pala is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river, and is a major hub of Syrian Christian culture in Kerala.[4]

Etymology

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Demographics

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As of 2001 Indian census,[5] Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 0.1%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated.

Religions in Pala Town (2011)
Religion Percent
Christianity
 
 65.09%
Hinduism
 
 34.19%
Islam
 
 0.1%
Other or not stated
 
 0.20%

Cuisine of Pala

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Appams, kallappams, or vellayappams are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.[6]

Beef ularthiyathu is a beef dish cooked with a variety of Indian spices. Other dishes include Peralan (chicken stir-fries), Meat Thoran (dry curry with shredded coconut), sardine and duck curries, and meen molee (spicy stewed fish).[6]

Sports

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The Municipal Stadium is the centre of sports in Pala.[7] The multipurpose stadium can be used for conducting athletic events and football. The stadium also has a synthetic track and a football turf. There is also an indoor swimming pool in the sports complex. The Palan citizen named jerrin joshy is often credited with creation of Pala's hunting society. He is also the creator of the regulation of hunting for sport The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.[8] At least 2500 students from 100 schools attended the sports meet.[9] The 63rd Kerala State Athletics Championship was also held at the stadium in the month of October, 2019.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  3. ^ https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ https://portfolio.cept.ac.in/2020/M/fp/understanding-the-city-studio-up4002-monsoon-2020-8121/pala-a-rurban-town-in-kerala-monsoon-2020-pup20270 [bare URL]
  5. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  6. ^ a b Marks, Gil (2010), Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, John Wiley and sons
  7. ^ "Municipal Stadium". Pala Municipality.
  8. ^ "State School sports meet to begin tomorrow; Rally carrying torch reaches Pala".
  9. ^ "Stage set for Kerala schools athletics meet but field wide open". Times Of India. 20 October 2017.
  10. ^ "Kerala state junior athletics: Young stars get chance to make big".
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