Puthuppally, Kottayam
| Puthuppally | |
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| town | |
 Puthuppally
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| Coordinates: 9°33′33.96″N 76°34′19.98″E / 9.5594333°N 76.5722167°ECoordinates: 9°33′33.96″N 76°34′19.98″E / 9.5594333°N 76.5722167°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Population | |
| • Total | 29,774 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 686011 |
| Telephone code | 91-481-235 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- 05 |
| Nearest city | Kottayam |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
| Civic agency | Panchayat |
| Climate | http://kottayam.nic.in/profile/climate.htm (Köppen) |
| Website | kottayam |
Puthuppally is one among few very major centers and towns in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India as many areas can be reached only via Puthuppally. It is growing as a major town recently with major roads touching Puthuppally.
The village hosts the campus of Rubber Board, the biggest and the only major central govt organization in the district. It also has IHRD campus as well as MG University paramedical campuses.
As of Census 2011, Puthuppally has a population of 29,635 of which 14,304 are males and 15,331 are females. Average Sex Ratio is 1072 against the state average of 1084. The population of Children is 2291 which is 7.73 % of total population of the town. Child Sex Ratio is around 914 compared to state average of 964. Literacy rate of Puthuppally city is 98.02 % higher than state average of 94.00 %.
The Puthuppally Firing (Puthuppally Vediveyppu) during the Indian Freedom Struggle is one of the important historical events related to this place. One person got martyred in the Firing. In a late afternoon a youth named Maveli Kochu was on his way to the native ball playground unaware of the happenings. A stray bullet hit him in his navel and he died on the spot.
Puthupally is the stronghold of INC.
Puthuppally assembly constituency is part of Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency). The Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy, is representing the Puthuppally Legislative Constituency since 1970
Kottayam railway station serves the town. The nearest railway station is Chingavanam. Kottayam-Pathanamthitta road intersects with Thiruvalla-Ettumanoor and Thiruvalla-Kidangoor-Muvattupuzha bypass making Puthuppally one of most congested junctions in district.
Puthuppally is known for the play which happens every year. A ball which is made of leather is used. It is generally referred to as or tukal panthu Kali. Kerala Native Ball Association's office is located in Puthuppally. This traditional game is facing a slow death as the new generation not finding it very attractive. Usually, the game is played on levelled grounds and non-availability of play grounds also accounts for the so-called slow death. The playground opposite to the Gov. Boys School on the 'High School Road' is one of the biggest grounds in Puthuppally. Games including Cricket, Football, Native ball play, etc. are being played here.
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