Pallathuruthy

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Pallathuruthy
—  village  —
A Kettu Vallam (house boat) in the Vembanad Lake.
Pallathuruthy
Location of Pallathuruthy
in Kerala and India
Coordinates 9°27′35″N 76°22′11″E / 9.4598°N 76.3697°E / 9.4598; 76.3697Coordinates: 9°27′35″N 76°22′11″E / 9.4598°N 76.3697°E / 9.4598; 76.3697
Country India
State Kerala
District(s) Alappuzha
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Pallathuruthy (Malayalam: പള്ളാത്തുരുത്തി) is a village in the Kuttanad region, in the district of Alappuzha, in the state of Kerala, India. Pallathuruthy is a water bound region surrounded by the Vembanad lake. Also, the Pallathuruthy Canal passed through the region. Like much of the rest of Kuttanad, most of the land in Pallathuruthy is used for paddy cultivation. It is also a hub for many houseboat operators.