Muvattupuzha

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| native_name = മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ
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| postal_code = 686661(Kacherithazham), 686673(Velloorkunnam), 686662, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 (Adivad), 72, 682316, 682308
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[[File:Muvattupuzha River.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Muvattupuzha River]]
[[File:Moovattupuzha (2).jpg|thumb|300px|The name Moovattupuzha written on a wall in Toronto Canada]]
[[File:Muvattupuzha_Town_DSC02663.JPG|thumb|300px|Muvattupuzha Town (Kacherithazham)]]
[[File:Anchal post.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Anchal Post]] with spelling Moovattupuzha]]
[[File:Anchal post 2.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Anchal Post]] with spelling Muvattupuzha]]
[[File:Muvattupuzha Town DSC02679.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Statue of Nehru in Nehru Park]]

'''Muvattupuzha''' ({{IPA|ml|muʋɐːt̺ːupuɻɐ|}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]<ref name="lsgkerala.gov.in">https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}}</ref> in the [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is located {{convert|35|km|1|abbr=on}} east of the district headquarters in [[Thrikkakara]] and about {{convert|204|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Muvattupuzha has a population of 30,397 people, out of which 15,010 are males and 15,387 are females and a population density of {{convert|2306|/sqkm|abbr=on}}.

Muvattupuzha is bordered by the [[Kottayam district]] on the southern side and the [[Idukki district]] on the eastern side. Muvattupuzha lies on the intersection between [[M C Road|MC Road]] and [[National Highway 49]], about {{cvt|28|km}} from the district capital [[Ernakulam]]. Muvattupuzha is located {{cvt|20|km}} from [[Thodupuzha]], {{cvt|17|km}} from [[Koothattukulam]], and {{cvt|5|km}} away from [[Arakuzha]].

==Etymology==
{{Unreferenced section|date=May 2021}}
The town is named after the Muvattupuzha river that flows through it. The name is made up of three Malayalam words: ''Moonnu'' ({{Translation|"three"}}), ''aaru'' ({{Translation|"small river"}}); and ''puzha'' ({{Translation|"river"}}). ''Aaru'' is usually used for rivers in the southern half of Kerala, while ''puzha'' is used in the northern parts. The three rivers are Kothayaar, Kaliyar, and Thodupuzhayar, which merge to form Muvattupuzhayar. The meeting point is called [[Triveni Sangam|Thriveni Sangamam]] in Malayalam, which means "the point of confluence of three rivers".{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}

In English both spellings (Muvattupuzha and Moovattupuzha) are used interchangeably.

==History==
Muvattupuzha was part of the Vadakkumkoor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inorite.wordpress.com/2010/04/04/the-rajahs-of-vadakkumkur/|title=Protected Blog › Log in|website=inorite.wordpress.com}}</ref> Kingdom until it was seized by the [[Travancore]]. Old documents show that parts of the lands of Muvattupuzha belonged to Edappally Swaroopam, but were later transferred to Manas' ([[Namboodiri|Brahmin]] families).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.muvattupuzha.com/religion.htm |title=Send mail to webmaster |access-date=9 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081002045621/http://www.muvattupuzha.com/religion.htm |archive-date=2 October 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

After [[Partition of India|Indian independence]], from 1949 to 1956, Muvattupuzha was a part of the [[Kottayam district]] in [[Travancore-Cochin]] state.<ref>{{cite book|title=Manorama Year Book|year=2006|publisher=[[Malayala Manorama]]|editor=K. M. Mathew|editor-link=K. M. Mathew|page=116}}</ref> In 1956, when Kerala state was formed, Muvattupuzha remained as a part of Kottayam district until 1958, when Ernakulam district was formed on 1 April 1958.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ernakulam.nic.in/history.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 May 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071115160050/http://ernakulam.nic.in/history.htm |archive-date=15 November 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Muvattupuzha, as a village union, came under the control of a council of three members nominated by the Government. V. P. Govindan Nair was the first president of the village union. By 1953, Muvattupuzha was declared a [[Panchayati raj in India|panchayat]]. Kunnappillil Varkey Vaidyan was the first president of the elected panchayat committee. Muvattupuzha was raised to the status of a [[municipality]] in the year 1958. N. Parameshwaran Nair became the first municipal chairman. Muvattupuzha is the first municipality where the [[Communist Party of India|Communist Party]] came into power in a general election.

N. P. Varghese was the first elected [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) from Muvattupuzha Assembly Constituency, who defeated Manjunatha Prabhu of the Communist Party.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/docs/election_reportage/assembly_election/1951.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-06-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717134731/http://kerala.gov.in/docs/election_reportage/assembly_election/1951.pdf |archive-date=17 July 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Later, [[K. M. George (politician)|K. M. George]], founder of [[Kerala Congress]], represented Muvattupuzha. The first [[Member of Parliament|member of parliament]] (MP) of Muvattupuzha ([[Muvattupuzha (Lok Sabha constituency)|as a Lok Sabha constituency]]) was George Thomas Kottukapally. The first block panchayat president of Muvattupuzha was Shyson P Manguzha in 1995 from the [[Arakuzha]] block panchayat division.

[[Thomas the Apostle|St. Thomas]], the apostle who introduced Christianity to India, is believed to have visited this region. The [[Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Arakuzha|Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Church]] of [[Arakuzha]] has a recorded history of over 1,000 years, making it one of the oldest Syrian churches in Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://nasrani.net/2007/01/16/ancient-stone-crosses-of-kerala-saint-thomas-cross-nazraney-sthambams-persian-crosses/ |title = Ancient Churches, Stone Crosses of Kerala- Saint Thomas Cross, Nazraney Sthambams and other Persian Crosses|date = 15 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://arakuzhachurch.org|title=arakuzhachurch.org|website=arakuzhachurch.org}}</ref> It is known for its paintings and sculptures. Muvattupuzha was also known as ''Arakuzha Pakuthi'' (meaning half of Arakuzha).

==Demographics==
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]],<ref>{{cite book |title=District Census Handbook, Ernakulam |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=254,255 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3208_PART_B_ERNAKULAM.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref> Muvattupuzha had a population of 30,397, of which 15,010 were males and 15,387 were females. Muvattupuzha Municipality has an area of {{cvt|13.18|km2}} with 7,414 families residing in it.

The sub-population of children aged 0–6 was 2,945, which was 9.69% of total population of Muvattupuzha.

The literacy rate in Muvattupuzha town was 96.11%, higher than the state average of 94.00%. In Muvattupuzha, male literacy was around 97.20% while female literacy rate was 95.07%.

==Religion==
{{bar box|title=Religions in Muvattupuzha Municipality(2011)<ref name="census2011">{{cite web
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The region has [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hindus]], [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christians]], and [[Rowther|Rowther Muslims]].

Kavumpady Road in the town center contains major ''[[agraharam]]'' of [[Kerala Iyers]]. [[Gowda Saraswath Brahmin|Konkani]]s are also present in fewer numbers. Hindus are the majority in the region with castes like [[Nair]], [[Chokon|Ezhava]], [[Namboodiri]], and [[Pulayar]] present around the taluk.

[[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christians]] include a majority of [[Syro-Malabar Catholic]]s and [[Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church|Jacobite]]s. There are [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]], [[Syro-Malankara Catholic]]s, [[Marthoma Syrian Church|Marthomites]] and [[Pentecostal]]. Muvattupuzha is the seat of the Muvattupuzha diocese of [[Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church|Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church]] and [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]] of the Kandanad East diocese. There is a small Latin Catholic community also in Muvattupuzha whose church was established in 1925,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vijayapuramdiocese.org/profiles/christ-the-king-church-muvattupuzha/|title=Christ The King Church, Muvattupuzha – Vijayapuram Diocese}}</ref> situated in Vazhappilly.

[[Rowther]] Muslims comprise most of the Muslim population.The Kothamangalam-Muvattupuzha region is an important center for Rowther Muslims. Perumattam Juma Masjid, the first mosque in the eastern part of the district, is located in Muvattupuzha Taluk. The mosque is believed to have been built by a Sufi saint named Valiyupappa who lived in the 16th century AD and his dargah(tomb) is located in the mosque.

== Geography ==
The town and western parts of the region are mainly plains and is culturally similar to Ernakulam, whereas the eastern parts are mainly highlands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ekm.kerala.gov.in/physio.htm |title=The Official Website of Ernakulam District |access-date=2010-10-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110223159/http://www.ekm.kerala.gov.in/physio.htm |archive-date=10 November 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The regions of [[Thodupuzha]], Muvattupuzha, and Kothamangalam are called sub-high ranges<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://deepika.epapr.in/c/3897647|title=Clipping of deepikanewspaper - Deepika Kochi|website=deepika.epapr.in}}</ref> or ''keezhmalanad''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.southdreamz.com/tourism/thodupuzha/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208053407/http://www.southdreamz.com/tourism/thodupuzha/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=8 December 2011|title=Thodupuzha, Kerela, IN|website=South Indian Cinema Magazine}}</ref> of Vadakkumkoor Kingdom,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://idukki.nic.in/formation.htm |title=Idukki District - Formation |access-date=24 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100912202609/http://idukki.nic.in/formation.htm |archive-date=12 September 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> indicating they were lands with fertile soil deposited by the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers from flooding. Muvattupuzha and nearby areas are less hilly and fertile. The altitude is lower and the hilly region is the Kadalikkad-Meenkunnam-Pampakkuda curved region. The town is {{cvt|20|m}} above [[Mean sea-level|mean sea level]].

The term sub-high ranges or "low ranges" is a term used to describe the towns of Thodupuzha and Palai. The low-range towns lying in the foothills of western ghats along the SH 8 (Punaloor-Muvattupuzha road) meet the main interjunction at Muvattupuzha. Nine major roads converge here and connect to all directions.

===Muvattupuzha river===
The Muvattupuzha river ({{Langx|ml|മൂവാറ്റുപുഴയാർ }}) starts in the Idukki highranges and flows through Muvattupuzha, running {{cvt|121|km}} before entering the Kottayam district. The major source of water is the Thodupuzha river which starts in the Idukki district and provides water throughout the year, enabled by the supply of water from [[Idukki]] arch dam, which is the largest arch dam in India, and is used for hydro-electric power generation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zonkerala.com/tourism/Idukki-6/|title=Idukki Tourist Places - Munnar, Thekkady, Peerumedu, Marayoor, Kumali, Idukki Arch Dam|website=www.zonkerala.com}}</ref>

===Muvattupuzha Bridge===
In 1914, the first concrete bridge in Asia<ref name="moovattupuzha.com">{{cite web|url=http://moovattupuzha.com/Article.html|title=Article about Muvattupuzha|website=moovattupuzha.com}}</ref> was built in Muvattupuzha under the supervision of the British engineer W.H. Emrald. It is said that on its inauguration, to convince others of the strength and stability of the bridge, Emrald and his wife sat beneath the bridge in a boat while 15 elephants walked over it.<ref name="moovattupuzha.com" /> This bridge connects Nehru Park and Kacherithazham.

There was a wooden bridge across the river through which the [[steam bus]] went from Muvattupuzha to Ernakulam. The border to Kochi state was at Chungam, Mamala, near Thiruvankulam. Until the late 1970s, traffic went over the old concrete bridge. There was a traffic police outpost on either side of the bridge to control one-way traffic. Later in the 1970s, a new bridge was constructed and in the late 1970s the traffic diverted through a wider two-way bridge.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}

==Politics==
Muvattupuzha is one of the 140 legislative assembly constituencies of Kerala state. Its assembly constituency is part of Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency) and the current MP is [[Dean Kuriakose]] of [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/dean-kuriakose-wins-by-huge-margin-in-idukki/articleshow/69485695.cms|title=Dean Kuriakose wins by huge margin in Idukki {{!}} Kochi News - Times of India|date=May 24, 2019|first=Sudha|last=Nambudiri|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref> The major political parties of Muvattupuzha are Indian National Congress, Kerala Congress (M), CPI (M), CPI, Muslim League, and BJP. [[Mathew Kuzhalnadan]] of [[Indian National Congress]] is the current MLA of Muvattupuzha.

Administratively, Muvattupuzha is a [[municipality]] and the current municipal council is ruled by [[Indian National Congress]], led by P P Eldose who was elected in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2015/195|title=Local Self Government Department {{!}} Local Self Government Department|website=lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref>

Political leaders of the past include K. M. George (former Minister and the founder of Kerala Congress) and P.P Esthose (former MP and MLA). The present political leaders of Kerala who are from Muvattupuzha are Mathew Kuzhalnadan, [[Johnny Nellore|Johny Nelloor]], Francis George (former MP), and Gopi Kottamurikkal (former MLA and Ernakulam district secretary of CPI(M)).[[File:Holy Magi Forane Church Muvattupuzha.JPG|thumb|265 px|Holy Magi Syro-Malabar Forane Church Muvattupuzha]]

==Notable people==
* [[Madhu Neelakandan]], award-winning Indian cinematographer
* [[K. M. George (politician)|K. M. George]] was a veteran politician and former minister. He was the founder of the [[Kerala Congress]] Party and former Muvattupuzha MLA. His son [[Francis George (politician)|Francis George]] is former M. P. of Idukki.
* [[Johnny Nellore]] is a veteran politician and former MLA of Muvattupuzha from 1991 to 2006. He was the chairman of Kerala Congress (Jacob). Now he is in KC (M) Joseph Faction
* [[Francis George (politician)|Francis George]] is a Kerala Congress leader and the present MP of Kottayam. He was also the former MP of Idukki. He is the son of [[K. M. George (politician)|K. M. George]].
* [[Jeethu Joseph]], award-winning Indian film director and screenwriter
* [[Trisha Krishnan]], Indian film actress
* [[Bhagath Manuel]], Indian film actor
* [[Vishak Nair]], Indian film actor
* [[Anoop Kannan]], Indian film director & producer
* [[Kalabhavan Abi]], Indian film actor
* [[Shane Nigam]], Indian film actor
* [[Mathew Kuzhalnadan]], Indian MLA of Muvattupuzha
* [[Arun Bose]], Indian film Director

==Places of worship==
{{Main|Places of worship in Muvattupuzha}}
[[File:Centalmahallujamaath2.jpg|thumb|265 px|[[Central Mahallu Juma Masjid, Muvattupuzha|Central Mahallu Jama Masjid]]]]
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|*[[Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Arakuzha|Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church]]
*[[St. George's Church, Kadamattom]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smcim.org/church/arakuzha/article/391|title=Database Error|website=www.smcim.org|access-date=27 July 2012|archive-date=15 April 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415200906/http://www.smcim.org/church/arakuzha/article/391|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Rowther]] Muslims following [[Shafi'i]] ''[[fiqh]]'' are the majority in Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalam talukas. the main [[masjid]] is [[Central Mahallu Jama'ath]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cmjmasjid.org/about.php |title=ABOUT US: Central Mahallu Jama-ath, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India | Masjids in India |access-date=25 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325222554/http://www.cmjmasjid.org/about.php |archive-date=25 March 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> in Kavumkara market. }}

==Educational organizations==
* [[Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha]]
* Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha
* School of Architecture Mookambika Technical Campus, Eattappilly, Mannathur P.O<ref>{{Cite web|title=SOAMTC:About School of Architecture|url=http://www.soamtc.org/|website=www.soamtc.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Arakkal|first=Naveen Anto|date=16 February 2017|title=English: School of architecture mookambika technical campus|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:School_of_architecture_mookambika_technical_campus.jpg|via=Wikimedia Commons}}</ref>
* Mookambika College of Pharmacy Eattappilly, Mannathur P.O<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mookambika college of pharmaceutical sciences and research|url=http://mookambikacpsr.com/|website=mookambikacpsr.com}}</ref>
* Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology:home|url=http://www.icet.ac.in/home|website=www.icet.ac.in}}</ref>

==Transport==
{{Unreferenced section|date=May 2021}}
KL-17 is the RTO code for Muvattupuzha taluka, including the town. Auto rickshaws are commonly used for small distances. Taxis are also available. The [[Cochin International Airport]] at Nedumbassery is {{cvt|29|km}} away from Muvattupuzha town.

Muvattupuzha is well-connected to the main cities of the state via road. Muvattupuzha is in the center of the midlands region starting from the eastern borders of Kochi city at Kakkanad spreading all the way to Thodupuzha and Vannappuram. The town has very good accessibility through roads. Unfortunately, railways has not yet reached Muvattupuzha. But, Sabari railway will ensure railway connectivity.

Muvattupuzha is a major junction for highways passing through the town. There are nine highways and major roads which join at Muvattupuzha, which include:
* NH 85 (previously NH 49) Kochi–Dhanushkodi passing through Munnar.
* [[MC Road]] towards Angamaly connects the town towards northern part of the state such as Thrissur, Palakkad and Kozhikode
* [[MC Road]] towards Thiruvananthapuram passing through many important towns in [[Central Travancore]] like [[Kottayam]], [[Changanassery]].
* [[Punalur]]–Muvattupuzha PM road passing through low ranges (foothills of western ghats) towns like Thodupuzha, [[Pala, Kerala|Pala]], [[Ponkunnam]]
* Muvattupuzha–Vaikom–Alappuzha highway through [[Piravom]], Peruva, [[Thalayolaparambu]].
* Muvattupuzha–Theni [[State Highway 43 (Kerala)|SH 43]] state highway passing through Chalikkadavu, Randattinkara, [[Kalloorkkad]], Udumbannoor.
* [[Palarivattom]]–[[Thekkady]] [[State Highway 41 (Kerala)|SH 41]] passing through [[Kakkanad]], [[Pattimattom]], Muvattupuzha, [[Pandappilly]], [[Arikkuzha]], Thodupuzha, Moolamattom, [[Vagamon]]
* Muvattupuzha–[[Kaliyar]] road passing through Kakkadassery, [[Pothanikkad]], [[Paingottoor]], [[Vannappuram]]
* Muvattupuzha does not have popular transport modes like [[Uber]] or [[Ola Cabs]], like you find in other nearby cities.

==Economy==
Muvattupuzha taluk consists of midlands and highlands with agriculture and small-scale industries as its primary economic base. Muvattupuzha was a part of the Travancore Kingdom. The border check posts of Travancore in Mamala, near Thiruvankulam, prevented interconnectivity between Kochi and Muvattupuzha. Muvattupuzha was an important commercial centre and a prominent town until about 1975. The [[2011 Census of India]] noted a new, separate, and distinct [[urban agglomeration]] including parts of the Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam talukas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/kerala/Final_Kerala_Paper_1_Pdf.pdf |title=Census data |date=2011 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in }}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
Muvattupuzha is between [[Angamaly]] and [[Kottayam]] on the [[Main Central Road]], The first and second longest state highways of Kerala, Main Central Road (Angamaly - Thiruvananthapuram / SH-01 / {{cvt|240|km}}) and [[Main Eastern Highway]] (Muvattupuzha–Punalur / SH-08 / {{cvt|154|km}}), meet here. The Muvattupuzha–Theni Highway (SH 43) starts at the Chalikkadavu Bridge and goes through Randattinkara, Kotta, Udumbannoor, Kattappana, Nedumkandam and [[Cumbum, Tamil Nadu|Cumbum]] before ending at [[Theni]], which is a shorter route to [[Madurai]] in neighbouring [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metrovaartha.com/2009/01/09150145/MUVATTUPUZHATHENIROAD.html |title=മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ തേനി ഹൈവേ നിര്‍മാണം പുരോഗമിക്കുന്നു |access-date=2010-02-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714082856/http://www.metrovaartha.com/2009/01/09150145/MUVATTUPUZHATHENIROAD.html |archive-date=14 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

A bypass to Thodupuzha Road and MC Road is planned from Kadathi on NH49 via the proposed new bridge at Murikkallu.<ref>http://www.mathrubhumi.com/localnews/story.php?id=151874&v_id=73{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

=== Suburbs ===
Kizhakkekara and Randaattinkara (Randarkara or Randar) lie on the eastern part of the town on the banks of the Muvattupuzha River. About {{cvt|9|km}} southwards, Muvattupuzha town is covered by a hilly region of {{cvt|40–60|m}} above sea level that crosses the Kottayam and [[Piravom]] routes; most of these hills are rubber plantations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikimapia - Let's describe the whole world!|url=http://wikimapia.org/#lat=9.9642857&lon=76.5966797&z=13&l=0&m=t|website=wikimapia.org}}</ref>

The old Muvattupuzha bridge built over the Muvattupuzha river was the first concrete bridge in Asia, and was completed in 1914.<ref name="Metrovaartha">{{cite web|title=മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ പാലത്തിന്‌ 95|url=http://www.metrovaartha.com/2008/12/31142059/muvattupuzha-bridge.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714082630/http://www.metrovaartha.com/2008/12/31142059/muvattupuzha-bridge.html|archive-date=14 July 2011|access-date=2010-02-24|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It serves as the connection between Nehru Park and Kacherithazham.

The nearby [[panchayath]]s mostly have agriculture and small- and medium-scale industries. [[Pineapple]] and [[rubber]] plantations are the common agrarian products. Match box industries, plywood factories, saw mills, paper, plastic and wood carton production are the main industries in this area. KINFRA's Small Industries Park in Nellad is {{cvt|9|km}} from Muvattupuzha on [[State Highway 41 (Kerala)|SH41]].<ref>{{cite news|date=2007-11-13|title=Kinfra park at Nellad fully occupied|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/13/stories/2007111351131700.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071116042335/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/13/stories/2007111351131700.htm|archive-date=2007-11-16}}</ref>
{| style="margin:0;"

|+'''Neighbouring cities & towns'''
|
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Destinations from Muvattupuzha'''
|Northwest = [[Pattimattom]]
|North = [[Perumbavoor]]
|Northeast = [[Kothamangalam, Kerala|Kothamangalam]]
|West = [[Kolenchery]]
|Centre = Muvattupuzha
|East = [[Kalloorkad]], [[Pothanicad]]
|Southwest = [[Piravom]]
|South = [[Koothattukulam]]
|Southeast = [[Thodupuzha]]
}}
|}

==See also==
* [[Anikkad]]
* [[Arakuzha]]
* [[Marady]]
* [[Mulavoor]]
* [[Perumpalloor]]
* [[Valayanchirangara]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

===Sources===
#{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20050417112838/http://www.keralapwd.net/pwd/public/sh.jsp Kerala PWD]}}
#[http://in.maps.yahoo.com/ Statehighways in Yahoo Maps]
#[[List of State Highways in Kerala|State Highway list]]

==External links==
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*[http://www.muvattupuzhamunicipality.in Official Government page for Muvattupuzha in Malayalam]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040821032043/http://www.mapsofindia.org/kerala/Eurnakulam.html Map of Eurnakulam in Kerala]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110207140758/http://rubberparkindia.com/ Airapuram Rubber Park Farmers Action Council]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20191013043120/https://keralapanchayatelection2020.keralas.info/ Remaining Date for Muvattupuzha Municipality Election 2020]

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