Alappuzha district

• Alappuzha  (Malayalam: ആലപ്പുഴ) is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. 

  • It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. 

  • The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. 

  • The district is a widely known tourist destination, and is well known for its coir factories.

  •  Most of Kerala's coir industries are situated in and around Alappuzha. 

  • The district is also known for its communist traditions.

  •  It is home to the Punnapra Vayalar strikes against the British and also the revolt against feudal raj.

  •  Alappuzha is strongly connected by waterways to various other parts of Kerala, including the famous tourist destination, Kumarakom.