3. LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
Bounded on the northeast by Ernakulam and kottayam districts,on the east by
Pathanamthitta,on the southeast by Kollam ,and the west by the Arabian sea.
The district lies between north latitude 90 degree 05’ and 90 degree 52’ east
Longitude 76 degree 17’ and 76 degree 48’
TOPOGRAPHY
The entire area of the district lies in the low land and the midland divisions,and
is the only district in Kerala having no area under the high lands.
4. CLIMATE : Tropical humid
SUMMER : March to May
RAINFALL : South-west monsoon( June to September)
North east monsoon( October to November)
ANNUAL RAINFALL : 3300 mm
ANNUAL MEAN TEMP : 23.9°C to 30.7°C
RELATIVE HUMIDITY : 82%( IN MORNING)
: 77% (IN EVENING)
CLIMATE
MONTHLY RAINFALL PATTERN
ALLEPPEY CLIMATE TABLE
WIND DIRECTION AND VELOCITY
6. Collectorate civil
Collectorate civil station
Leo xIII
higher
Sec.school
Com.kunjumon
memorial
Padinjare shafi
juma masjit
Tharavad
heritage
Swetamber
jain temple
St.francis assisi church
vellappally
St.setasti
ans
church
Palm beach resort
Amaze world
Baywatch beach
resort
Light house
Alappey beach
7. Alappey beach
Light house
Mandram ground
Amaze world
Picnic spot
Dutch square
Aleppy sea bridge
Alappuzha Gym
Leo XII school
Port office
ESI hospital
Women and
children
hospital
ESI Dispensary
St. George church
Jain temple
AG church
Kalapura temple
Mount Carmel cathedral
Bishop house
Swetamper Jain temple
Cutchymemon noveans
Masjid
Kalapurakal temple
Vattapally masjid
Veliyil sarpakarma
temple
St. Pious church
Sreedevi temple
IPC Ebenezer church
St. Franes Assissi church
•Amman kovil temple
Dharush Juma Masjid
ZONING
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONAL RELIGIOUS
District
public service
commission
office
Collecterate
civil station
Central
PWD office
Post office
Policestation
Passport
seva kendra
SERVICE
10. HISTORY
Alappuzha district was carved out of erstwhile Kottayam
and Kollam districts.
In the 16th century Portuguese came into prominence in
the political scene of the district. Christianity became
popular in all parts of the district and they built several
churches.
In the 17th century the Portuguese power declined and
the Dutch had a
predominant position in the principalities of this district.
During the reign of Dharmaraja, the district improved by all means. Raja
Kesava Das, Diwan of Travancore who was known as the ‘Maker of modern
Alleppey’ made Alappuzha a premier port town of Travancore. He constructed
several roads and canals to improve communications and built warehouses. He
gave all facilities to merchants and traders from far and near.
14. The width of main canals is 30-35m while the width of sub canals is 8-
10m.
While the depth of main canal is about 10m and sub canal is 3m.
DESIGN OF CANAL
Also the alternative channels were constructed for the river water to
reach the sea, the original down river (stream) water section served as an
outer harbor and the up-river section acted as an inner harbor
(Amsterdam).
Limiting the width of water way by techniques in Stone and timber
construction.
MAIN CANAL SUB CANAL
ALTERNATIVE
CHANNEL
SECTION OF CANALS
SECTION OF CANAL WITH
BRIDGE
CANAL STRETCH
Important crossings
are accentuated by
citing a
religious building along
the canal front.
Alignment of building
blocks parallel to the
canal and placement of
a landmark to
terminate the vista.
15. THIS ZONE WAS DEVELOPED IN 1800 AD
REASON FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS ZONE
IS PORT.
THIS ZONE ALSO HAS MANY FAMOUS STRUCTURES OF
ALLEPPEY LIKE LIGHT HOUSE, JAIN TEMPLE,
MUPPALAM,DISTRICT COLLECTORATE ,MASJIDS ETC.
INITIALLY THIS ZONE WAS RESIDENTIAL ZONE
HAVING GUJARATHI SETTLEMENT.
OPEN BUILT RATIO OF
THIS ZONE IS 54%.
BUILDINGS IN THE ZONE
SEA VIEW WARD
CIVIL STATION WARD
THIS ZONE IS DIVIDED INTO 2 ADMINISTATIVE
WARDS.
PLANNING
16. DUTCH TOWN PLANNING PRINCIPLES OF ALAPPUZHA
Waterway becomes the life line of the town.
Design criteria — Dutch lineal urban pattern of canal, road
and building blocks.
Skillful location of public buildings — to save from
monotonous building facades.
Alignment of building blocks parallel to the
canal and placement of a landmark to
terminate the vista.
Important crossings are accentuated by citing a religious
building along the canal front.
DIKE TOWN - Rivers / backwaters were
diked.
Canals provides a valuable central
space and a setting for public
buildings across on both sides.
Larger buildings at prominent places is the
symbol of secular authority.
Landmarks — Church Towers
17. Higher degree of homogeneity in building style and
street architecture.
LIEDEN ALLEPPEY
ALLEPPEY STREETSCAPE
• PRIMARY STREET
• SECONDARY STREET
• TERTIARY STREET
• CONNECTORS
ALLEPPEY STREETSCAPES HAS
18. STREET ANALYSIS
1. DUTCH STREET
General characteristics of building:
1 To 2 stories
Occasionaly with brick or stone facing
Symmetrical facades with side entries
Gable end chimneys
Porch under overhanging eaves
Hipped or gable dormers
Coloumns for porches and entry
Dutch colonial building
23. BUILDING STUDY
The buildings were placed with respect to canal ,So
that the entire façade can sen only from the canal,not
the road.
The buildings along the canal have low plinth.Shops
and buildings having basement floor,having 1 to 1.2m
Above the ground level.
Godowns do not have plinth from their entrances for
their easy conveyance of goods.
24. The building height are almost similar for single and double
storied building.
The single storey building have attic space and roof with
steeper slope scompared to other. Most of the single storied
building have more than 3 m in height.
Most of the single storey buildings are double heighted due
to its,steep sloping roof type.
Doors and windows are mainly of top arched and rectangular
Type openings.Suitable ratio is maintained in penings for most
of the structre
Roofing type:mostly of sloping roof with steep slope with
mangalore tile as material and flat roof with truss roofing.
26. Region
•The total fishermen population in Alappuzha
district is 1.68 lakh which is the highest
fishermen populated district,
•Socio-Economic Environment
Fishery is the main activity in the region.
Cultural significance of the area is remarkable.
Low income coupled with poor quality
Of life
The area is rich with a large number of
historic temples and churches. People
belonging to various faiths and creeds are
living here in harmony for centuries.
The area is also known for its architectural
variety,with a number of traditional houses
and mansions that represent the famous
Kerala architecture.
•The population of Kerala forms 2.76 percent of India in
2011. As per the population census 2011, the fisher folk
population in Kerala is 10.02 lakh covering 7.71 lakh in
coastal area and 2.31 lakh in inland sector. It is also
estimated that about 74100 people are engaged in
fishery – allied activities.
•Socio economic
environment
Powerful income
employment generator,
source of cheap and nutritious food
growth of ancillary industries
Foreign exchange earner
FISHERIES
Place
27. As per tourism statistics 2010, Alappuzha contributes
6.37% to the total share of tourist flow to Kerala.
TOURISM
Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular
picnic spots in the State. The main
Attractions are;
Sea pier
light house
Amaze world
The beach is 1500 m. in length and 100 m. in
width (15,000 m2).
Beach Tourism
28. Backwater Tourism
The maximum area of estuaries and
backwaters of the state is located in
Alappuzha district, with 26.52% of the
total area.
In Alappuzha alone, it was reported
that more than 100 houseboats through
its estuaries
The state has an estimated area of
46128.94 ha of estuaries
and backwaters
spread over 10 districts.
.
There are three major kayals in the southem
part of the state, the Vembanad Kayal,
the Ashtamudi Kayal, and the Chetuva Kayal.
The houseboats developed from the traditional
kettuvallams used for
transporting goods in earlier days through the
backwaters and canals of Kerala, have
now become the central attraction of backwater
tourism in the state.
29. Agricultural productions are the basic factors for the
existence of human beings. But the land use pattern of
Alappuzha district has changed in the recent years that
It does not favour agriculture. The share of cultivable
waste is increasing and has increased nine times in 13
years. This shows the lack of interest of farmers in
agricultural activities as it is unprofitable. If this continues, there will be more accumulation of waste lands.
AGRICULTURE STATISTICS
Alleppey district land use pattern and changes in area of land in 13 yrs
Land utilization of Alleppey
30. INDUSTRY
.
The coir industry was mainly concentrated
in and around Alappuzha Town,due to
a) Availability of raw materials
b) Presence of backwaters for wetting
of coir
c) Accessibility of transportation
PLACE
Coir industry
Details of other small
industrial units
REGION
The industrial sector in kerala
Comprises medium and
large industries,micro,small and
medium enterprises(MSME) and
traditional industries.
31. Kerala Allapey Muppalam
ART • Kerala mural
Painting
• Ayurveda therapy
• Boat race
MUSIC • Carnatic music
• Sopana sangeetham
–rich contribution of
temple culture
• Folk songs with
theme
• Folk song sung
during sowing
DANCE • Kathakalli
• Theyyam
• Mohiniyattam
• Thullal
Ottanthullal found in
allapey
RITUALS • Kuthiyottam(feb-
march)
• Shoolam kuthu
• Kollamkode thookam
• Kuthiyottam on
bharani nakshatram
(feb-march)
• Elephant march
• Jain festival
RELIGION • Maximum Hindhu
• Christian
• muslim
• Maximum Hindu
• Christians
• Muslims
• Some tribal peoples
• Hindhu
• Christian
• Muslim
• Jain
32. FOOD Kadala ,Payasam
,Payar ,Papadam
,Puttu ,Appam ,and
all fish ,meat .Banana
chip as snacks.
Sadhya is veg meals.
• Tapioca with fish
curry
• Fresh water fish
,prawns ,squid and
shrimps recipes all
in coconut oil
SHELTER • Nallukettu vedu
• Tharavadu(nairs)
• Kottaram(kshatriya
s)
• Illam (namboodri)
• Gujarati cluster
• Agraharam
Dutch houses
Mixed use buildings
DRESSING • Mundu
• Saree ,mundum
naeiyathum
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OCCUPATION • Coir
• Handloom
• Handicraft
• Agriculture
(coconut,caschew,s
pices)
• Fishing
• Agriculture
• Marine
• Coir
• Toddy tapping
• Tourism
• Backwater tourism
• Coir
• Beach tourism
• Light house
management
• Religious priests
35. ARCHITECTURAL CHARACERISTICS
•Situated North East side of the Muppalam
At Gujarathi street.Main ideol:Vasupujya Swami.
•Built around 154 years ago by 42 jain families
brought from Kutch district of Gujarat.
•In 1994 the temple has been restored to the style
,taking inspiration from local architectural style.
•The Only jain temple in Kerala that did not
Use iron to build.(including the dome)
•Built using Rajasthan stones and white marbles.
•Numerous figurines carved from single
Marble piece.
JAIN TEMPLE
36. • CSI CHURCH
STREET:Sea View Ward
AGE:199 years(Founded by Thomas Nortan)
OWNERSHIP:Private
TYPE:Religious building
CONDITION:good
SIGNIFICANCE:Church was built by CMS missionaries who came from
England.This is the first British missionary church in kerala.
•JAIN TEMPLE
STREET:Gujarathi street,Sea view ward
AGE:above 100years
TYPE:Religious building
SIGNIFICANCE:Main ideol is Vasupujya Bagavan.
Newly temple is 21years old and old temple is above 100 years old.Temple is
built with marble Walls.
•LIGHT HOUSE
STREET: CCSB road.Civil station ward.
AGE:153 years
CONDITION:good
SIGNIFICANCE:The port was open to foreign traders in 1792.At that time only a light providedn on pier
head served for mariners.when port activities increased ,the construction of present light house in In
the time of hiss highness Marthanda Varma II.
37. CUTCHI MEMON NOORANI MASJID
STREET:Civil station ward,Aleppy
AGE:115 Years
OWNERSHIP:Private
TYPE:Religious building
CONDITION:Good
SIGNIFICANCE:Two canals connecting backwater lake and sea
were formed For the easy bussiness dealings of Cutchi
memon community.
•POST OFFICE
STREET: Civil station ward Alappuzha
AGE: > 153 years
OWNERSHIP: Gov
TYPE: Office building
CONDITION: Very poor
SIGNIFICANCE: It was the port office of Alleppey port, its not in use
as a results its left un notice without any maintanence, the structure
is in very poor condition
•ALEPPEY SEA BRIDGE
AGE:137 years
Built in 1862 by captain Hugh Crawford.
1000 Ft long ancient pier locally called as
Kadal palam was used for loading materials onto the ships
when trading,decades ago.
38. FESTIVALS
JAIN TEMPLE FESTIVAL
• The festival of their temple is called
“Parva paryushana’’ and the same is conducted
once every year.
• The festival lasts for eight days and it is usually
celebrated in the month of August–September.
During the festival, many Acharya's from Gujarat
come to the temple.
• Those who consume meat and alcohol are strictly
prohibited from entering the premises of the
temple. Though they are vegetarians, they also
do not consume anything that grows
underground.
• Their religious belief emphasizes that they must
only eat such food that grows above the ground
getting a lot of sunlight. For adherents of Jainism,
attaining ‘moksha’ is the fundamental purpose of
living.
39. Alappuzha beach festival
• The Alappuzha beach festival, organised jointly by the
district administration, Alappuzha municipality and
District Tourism Promotion Council.
• The week-long Alappuzha beach festival will be held
from December 27 to January 2 2018.
• Food Festival: Food festival will also be conducted
simultaneously on the beach.
• Cultural programmes: The cultural programmes as
part of the beach fest will be held from December 27
to 31 2017.
• Paragliding has also been introduced at the beach.
41. NATIONAL HIGHWAY
STATE HIGHWAY
NATIONAL
HIGHWAY
STATE
HIGHWAY
ROAD NET WORK IN KERALA
ROAD NETWORK IN ALAPPEY
National highway 66 • Panvel to
kanyakumari
• Criss crosses
through
alappey town
National highway 66 • Alappey town to
other cities like
Mumbai,
udupi,mangalore,Ka
nnur,
Calicut,ernakulam,kolla
mand
trivandrum
State highway 11 • From Kalacode
and ends at
Perunna
State highway 40 • Alappey towm
to madurai
State highway 66 • Alppey town to
Thoppumpady
OTHER ROAD
43. TUMBOLI RAILWAYSTATION
ALAPPEY
RAILWAYSTATION
DISTRICT BOUNDARY
RAILWAY
• Alappuzha is linked by Ernalulam
kayamkulam coastal
railway line and connects to cities like
Trivandrum,Quilon,cochin,Coimbatore,
Chennai,delhi,bokaro and mumbai.
• Since Alappuzha is prime destination,trains
from important cities like
delhi,chnadigarh,banglore,mangalore,Calicut
and amritsar
RAILWAY NETWORK IN ALAPPEY
44. • The presence of a lot of backwaters and canals in
Alappuzha and Kottayam districts make a water
transport popular means of transport.
ALAPPUZHA – CHANGANASSERY
CANAL
ALAPPUZHA-KOTTAYAM CANAL
ATHIRAMPUZHA CANAL
KOTTAYAM – VAIKOM
CANAL
NH
SH
WATER BODY
WATER TRANSPORTATION
45. SERVICES
WATER SUPPLY AND ENVIRONMENT
The major source of drinking water is through
piped distribution network of Kerala Water
Authority
(KWA) and from wells. About 20% of the tap
water samples from Alappuzha are above
desirable limits prescribed by Bureau of Indian
Standards. The contamination of the source
water (due to lack of community hygiene) and
insufficient treatment are the major cause for
the coliform contamination.
COMMUNICATION
The area has a good network of
communication with STD/ISD
facilities
and mobile phone services.
A by-pass connection is being
developed on the southern end of
the beach
road to NH-47..
46. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
• 60% of waste generated from houdeboat is managed in unscientific
way of which 30% of waste disposal in on to open vacant land and
canal water .
• This could pollute the canal if not controlled properly .
• Even though bio tanks are available in 40% of houseboats under
primary survey , there exist no proper method and treatment for
waste generated from houseboats.
• Of the primary survey conducted, only 10% of houseboat workers
belong to allapey
48. NODES
• Nodes are points ,the strategic spots in a city into which an observer can enter , and which
are the intensive foci to and from which he is travelling . They may be primarily junctions or
concentrations.
49. PATHS• Paths are channels along which the observers move. They may be streets, walkways ,transit
lines ,canals ,railroads.
50. EDGES
• Edges are the linear elements not used as paths by the observer. They are the boundaries
and linear breaks in continuity: shores, railroads cut, edges of developments, walls.
51. DISTRICTS
• Districts are the medium-to-large sections of the city which the observer mentally enters
“inside of” ,and which are recognizable as having some comman, identifying characters
52. LANDMARK
• Landmarks are another type of point of reference ,but in this case the observer does not enter
within the them, they are external. They are usually a rather simply defined physical object:
building, sign, store, or mountain
Light house
Sea Pier
Port buildingJain Temple Triple bridge
