Pallippad

Pallippad (പള്ളിപ്പാട്) is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. The name Pallipad is believed to be derived from the Buddhist terminology. The famous River Achankovil Aar pass by Pallipad before it reaches veeyapuram. the village has abundant water resource, small lakes and water paths which connects to Alapuzha.

Traditionally Pallipad was the rice bowl of Travancore Kingdom. village is surrounded by temples all around and the place is famous for its religious harmony. The traditions, culture and rituals of Pallipad is an extension of near by Town Haripad.

Issues

Pallipad was once the traditional agro-production hub of princely state of Travancore. Post independence it lost its importance in agro-map. Today this is one among the most consumer Panchayath in Kerala state.

Researchers say these areas of Kerala (Pallipad, Karuvatta, Veeyapuram, Edathwa, Thakazhi, Kuttanad) are a dumping zone for rest of the area. The rivers and lakes collect waste from other parts of southern Kerala and dump it here. the recent bird flu incident has to be considered by keeping this in mind. The place is estimated to be a stinking junk yard of the future considering the latest growth of near by town Hariapad.