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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Paippad<br />
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| nickname = <br />
| settlement_type = Census Town<br />
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|9|25|28.8|N|76|35|05.9|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}<br />
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]]<br />
| established_title = <!-- Established --><br />
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| population_total = 21,338<br />
| population_as_of = 2011<br />
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| demographics1_title1 = Widely spoken<br />
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]]<br />
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]<br />
| utc_offset1 = +5:30<br />
| postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --><br />
| postal_code = 686537, 686548<br />
| registration_plate = KL- 33<br />
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'''Paippad''' is a vibrant [[Census Town]] and [[Gram Panchayat]] in the Changanassery Taluk of the [[Kottayam District]] in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is part of the Changanassery urban agglomeration. It lies approximately 7 km east of [[Changanassery]] Municipality center and 5 km north of the [[Thiruvalla]] Municipality center.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Paippad lies within the Madappally Administrative Block. It is bordered by [[Changanassery]] to the Northwest, [[Thiruvalla]] to the Southwest, Mallappally to the East and [[Chengannur]] to the far South.<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As per the 2011 [[Census of India]], Paippad had a population of 21,338, comprising 10,321 males and 11,017 females. Children below six years constituted about 9.2% of the population. The town boasts a high literacy rate of 97.7%, well above the state average.<br />
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== Administration ==<br />
The town is governed by the Paippad Grama Panchayat under the Madappally Block and Changanassery Taluk. It is responsible for managing civic infrastructure, water supply, sanitation, and local development.<br />
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* Lok Sabha constituency: [[Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency]] <br />
* Assembly constituency: [[Changanassery Assembly constituency]] <br />
* District: [[Kottayam district]] <br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The local economy is driven by agriculture, retail, and construction. Key crops include rubber, coconut, and bananas. Overseas remittances from [[Gulf Countries]] form a substantial part of local household income. Migrant workers from northern India contribute to local industries and labor sectors.<br />
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== Policing ==<br />
Paippad is served by the Changanassery Police Station under the jurisdiction of the Kottayam Rural Police District.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
* Government High School, Paippad <br />
* MST Public School (CBSE-affiliated) <br />
* University College of Teacher Education (UCTE), affiliated with [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]] <br />
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Nearby major colleges include [[St. Berchmans College]], [[Changanassery]] and institutions in Thiruvalla.<br />
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== Healthcare ==<br />
Major multi-specialty hospitals accessible from Paippad include:<br />
* [[Believers Church Medical College Hospital]], Thiruvalla (~2.5 km) <br />
* [https://tmmhospital.org/ Tiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital], Thiruvalla (~4 km) <br />
* [[Pushpagiri Medical College]] Hospital, Thiruvalla (~6 km) <br />
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Basic health services are provided by the Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) located within Paippad.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
* '''Roads''': Located on [[National Highway 183 (India)]] (Changanassery–Kaviyoor corridor) <br />
* '''Bus''': [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] and private services to Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Mallappally, and Chengannur <br />
* '''Rail''': Nearest stations – [[Changanasseri railway station]] (7 km), [[Tiruvalla railway station]] (5 km), [[Chengannur railway station]] (14 km) <br />
* '''Airports''': [[Cochin International Airport]] (~110 km), [[Trivandrum International Airport]] (~130 km) <br />
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== Religious Places of Worship ==<br />
* '''Temple''' - Paippad Sree Puthenkavu Bhagavathy Temple<br />
* '''Church''' - Sehion Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Varicadu – Local Christian Worship Center <br />
* '''Masjid''' - Paippad Puthanpalli Juma Masjid – A historic mosque, renovated in 2023, originally established in 1897 <br />
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== Climate ==<br />
Paippad has a [[Tropical monsoon climate]]. Average annual temperatures range from 22 °C to 34 °C, and rainfall averages 1,800–3,000 mm per year, concentrated in the [[monsoon season]] (June–September).<br />
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== Utilities and Services ==<br />
* '''Electricity''': [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] (KSEB) <br />
* '''Water''': [[Kerala Water Authority]] and Panchayat pipelines <br />
* '''Telecommunications''': 4G coverage by BSNL, Jio, Airtel, and Vi <br />
* '''Banking''': Branches of public and private sector banks are operational nearby <br />
* '''Internet''': Fiber/broadband provided by BSNL and private ISPs <br />
* '''Public Services''': Includes post office, village office, and co-operative societies <br />
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== Real Estate and Development ==<br />
Land prices in Paippad range from ₹20–40 lakhs for smaller plots. Large independent houses are priced between ₹75 lakhs to 3 crores depending on location and features. The area’s green surroundings, quality of life, and access to infrastructure make it a growing residential hub.<br />
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== Tourism ==<br />
Paippad is well-connected to tourism hotspots such as:<br />
* [[Alappuzha]] backwaters (~40 km) <br />
* [[Kumarakom]] (~40 km) <br />
* [[Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple]] (~20 km) <br />
* [[Sabarimala]] (via Chengannur, ~90 km) <br />
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Its tree-lined roads, paddy fields, and peaceful lifestyle attract both residents and visitors seeking rural tranquility near city conveniences.<br />
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== Postal and Communication ==<br />
* '''PIN code''': 686537, 686548 <br />
* '''Telephone code''': 0481 <br />
* '''Vehicle registration''': KL-33<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Changanassery]]<br />
* [[Thiruvalla]]<br />
* [[Chengannur]]<br />
* [[Kochi]]<br />
* [[Trivandrum]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references /><br />
* [https://www.censusindia.gov.in/ Census of India, 2011] <br />
* [https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en Local Self Government Department, Kerala] <br />
* [https://keralapolice.gov.in Kerala Police] <br />
* [https://kerala.gov.in/ Government of Kerala Portal] <br />
* [https://www.bcmch.org/ Believers Church Medical College Hospital] <br />
* [https://tmmhospital.org/ TMM Hospital, Thiruvalla] <br />
* [https://www.pushpagiri.in/ Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital] <br />
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]]</div>imported>Rodw