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Vallarpadam

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nameVallarpadam
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settlement_typeIsland
pushpin_mapIndia Kerala#India#India Kochi
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pushpin_map_captionLocation in Kerala, India
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subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameIndia
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name1Kerala
subdivision_name2Ernakulam
established_title
governing_bodyMuluvakad Panchayat
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demographics_type1Languages
demographics1_title1Official
timezone1IST
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area_code0484
area_code_typeTelephone code
registration_plateKL-7
blank1_name_sec1City
blank1_info_sec1Kochi
demographics1_info1Malayalam, English
blank2_name_sec1Lok Sabha constituency
blank2_info_sec1Ernakulam
blank3_name_sec1Civic agency
blank3_info_sec1Muluvakad Panchayat

Vallarpadam is one among the group of islands that form part of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated in Vembanad Lake, locally known as Kochi Lake and has a population of over 10,000. Vallarpadam is one of the two islands, the other being Willingdon Island, around which the Port of Kochi is situated. The International Container Transshipment Terminal of the port is situated entirely in Vallarpadam island. Vypin island lies to its west and Mulavukad island to its east.

Road transport

Vallarpadam is connected by the Goshree bridges with the city center and Vypin island. Private Buses, state government owned buses and auto rickshaws ply between the island and Kochi city. The NH 47 C, which is a four lane one, connects Vallarpadam to the National Highway 47 at Kalamassery jn which is about 17.2 km away. Vallarpadam is easily accessible from both NH 17 and NH 47.

Rail transport

Since 2009, Vallarpadam is connected with Edapally Railway Station with a 4620m long rail bridge. The rail connectivity is entirely for transporting containers from the International Container Transshipment Terminal.

Economy

70% of the island consists of fishing fields. The economy principally consists of inland fishing using traditional methods. Fishing using specially prepared net, called a valakettu, is the major income for the fishing community.

Places of interest

The Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom at Vallarpadam is a major Catholic pilgrim center in the State. Adikkandam Bhagavathy Temple, is a famous bhagavathy temple situated in the southern part of vallarpadam Island, called Panambukad.Also have sree kalari shastha (Ayyappan) temple east side of Vallarpadam.

Location

title = Areas of KochiCochin Backwaters]]West = PuthuvypeCentre = VallarpadomEast = Bolghatty Island and ErnakulamSouth = Thoppumpady and Mundamveli

References

References

  1. "Longest Rail Bridge in India Nearing Completion - Railway Technology".
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