Pala (Malayalam pronunciation: [pɑːlɑː]) is a town and a municipality in Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of the Meenachil taluk and the Pala Revenue Division.
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Coordinates: 9.71278°N 76.68353°E / 9.71278; 76.68353 | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Kottayam |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Pala Municipality |
• Municipal Chairperson | Mrs. Mary Dominic |
• Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala (MLA) | Mani C. Kappan |
Area | |
• Total | 16.06 km2 (6.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 22,056 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 686573, 686574, 686575 |
Telephone code | +9148 22 |
Vehicle registration | KL 35, KL 67 |
Nearest city | Kottayam |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Pala |
Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
Official website | Official site |
Pala is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river. It is one of the main gateways to the southern high ranges of the Western Ghats.[2]
As of 2001[update] Indian census,[3] Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 0.00%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated.
Appams, kallappams, or vellayappams are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.[4]
Beef ularthiyathu is a beef dish cooked with a variety of Indian spices. Other dishes include Peralan (chicken stir-fries), Meat Thoran (dry curry with shredded coconut), sardine and duck curries, and meen molee (spicy stewed fish).[4]
The Municipal Stadium is the centre of sports in Pala.[5] The multipurpose stadium can be used for conducting athletic events and football. The stadium also has a synthetic track and a football turf. There is also an indoor swimming pool in the sports complex.
The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.[6] At least 2500 students from 100 schools attended the sports meet.[7] The 63rd Kerala State Athletics Championship was also held at the stadium in the month of October, 2019.[8]
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