Mannar of Alappuzha
Mannar is a small business town in Chengannur Taluk in Alappuzha District of Kerala state, India, on State highway 6. It is also known as the Bell Metal Town. It is situated on the banks of the Pampa River, Manimala River and Achan kovil river. Mannar is 9 km from Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Haripad and 8 km from Mavelikara. It is connected by four railway stations (Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Harippad and Mavelikara) at a distance of 8 to 9 km each on four sides. Parumala Jn:, Kuttiyil Jn:, Muttel Jn:, Aalum moottil Jn: and Store Jn: are the main junctions in Mannar.
Historical Importance of Mannar
Mannar was the venue for the famous Treaty of Mannar ( Mannar Harmony Deed) signed between Maharaja of Travancore Marthanda Varma and Kayamkulam King in 1742.After this deed Kayamkulam and a major portion of central travancore became the part of Travancore Kingdom.
Industry
Traditional bronze metal industry