Pizhala
Pizhala
പിഴല | |
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Island | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Ernakulam |
Talukas | Kanayannur |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English, |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 682027(Pizhala P.O) |
Telephone code | 0484 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
Nearest city | Ernakulam/Kochi |
Website | www |
Pizhala (Malayalam: പിഴല) is an island near Kochi surrounded by river Periyar. It is the central part and Capital of Kadamakkudy Grama Panchyath, Kanayannur[1] Taluk, Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. Pizhala island was formed naturally due to the reat Floods[2] of Periyar in 1341 AD,[3] which choked the Muziris[4] Port (near present-day Kodungallur,[5] one of the greatest ports in Ancient World.[6][7]
History
1341–1541
In 1341, The great flood in Periyar destroyed the Musiris Port.[8] The new port was created in Kochi along with lots of Islands.
Arising of Christian community
1741–1941
In 1859, due to order of The Vicariate of Verapoly[9] Archbishop Bernardo (Giuseppe) Baccinelli, O.C.D,[10] O.C.D Catholic missionaries[11] constructed first school(Pallikkoodam)[12] in Pizhala
Geography
Pizhala is made up of A sedimentary sand. River Periyar sediments sand and mud in the time of flood on AD 1341. Pizhala is situated on the northern side of Kochi[13] and the southern side of Varapuzha, the old headquarters of the Carmelite missionaries. This island is surrounded by the river Periyar. Major portion of the island is wet land i.e. Pokkali[14] Paddy Field. The island Pizhala includes South main land and North main land known as "Paliamthuruth".[15]
Culture
Jerry Amaldev stayed in Pizhala in his boyhood days.[16] His uncle Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly[17] was the parish priest[18] of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala.
Before 2010, Pizhala has only two wards one is Pizhala South[19] and Pizhala North.[20] Paliyam Thuruth[21] was included in Pizhala North Ward.
No | Ward Member Pizhala South | Ward Member Pizhala North | Duration |
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1 | Mr. E M Sebastian | Raman Master | 1963-1979 |
2 | Mr. E D Joseph | Mr. P R Vijayan | 1979-1984 |
3 | Mr. E A Francis | Mr. Purushothaman | 1990-1995 |
4 | Mr. E D Xavier[22] | Mr. Suresh | 1995-2000 |
5 | Mrs. Valsa Francis | Mrs. RajaLakshmi | 2000-2005 |
6 | Mr. E A Francis[23] | Mr. Santhosh Kumar (Resigned)[24][25] & Mrs. Rajani Pradeep | 2005-2010 |
No | Higher Authority | Name | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Cheranalloor Panchayath | P R Lakshamanan | - |
2 | Edappally Block Panchayath | E D Xavier[26] | 2005 - 2010 |
3 | Ernakulam District Panchayath | V V Joseph Master | - |
In 2010, Pizhala has divided into three wards, They are Pizhala South, Pizhala North and Paliyam Thuruth.
No | Ward Member Pizhala South | Ward Member Pizhala North | Ward Member Paliyam Thuruth | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Valsa Francis[27] | Mrs. Sheeba James(Disqualified)[28] & Mrs. Sofi Manoj[29] | Mrs. Rajani Pradeep[30] | 2010-2015 |
2 | Mr. Cerine Xavier.P[31] | Mr. Benny Xavier[32] | Mr.V K Prakasan[33] | 2015–Present |
Education
"Pallikoodam" established and Davassy Assan was the first teacher. It upgraded and is now known as St Francis UP School.[34][35] People can study up to 7th standard. Students have been from Pizhala, Moolampilly and Chennur. Also there is Three Play schools "Baalavaadi" One is near to St. Francis UP school, Second Second One near to Shree Vaishanava Temple and Lat one in Paliyamthuruth Sri.E.M.Francis(cheeku sir),sri Mattu, Sri.Raman valiyaveetil, sri.A.G.Raman,Smt.E.F.Mary,sri.E.F.Francis,Sri.Sreedharan,and Sri.Thomas Elenjikkal are the former teachers of this school.
No | Name of Head Master/Mistress | Duration |
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1 | Shree. Kumara Menon Master | - |
2 | Shree. Kakko Master | - |
3 | Shree. E M Francis Master | - |
4 | Shreemathi. E M Mary Teacher | - |
5 | Shree. E F Francis Master | - |
6 | Shree. K N Antony Master | - -1999 |
7 | Shreemathi. K V Elsy Teacher | - |
8 | Shreemathi. P S Saify Teacher | - |
9 | Shree. K V Williams Master | - Till Date |
Religion
Pizhala has a Protestant church, One Catholic Church named as St. Francis Xaviers Church, Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram owned by Kudumbi Community Temple, Shree Balabhadra Temple controlled by Pulaya Community and Eight Family Temples.
Shree Balabhadra Temple
Shree Balabhadra Temple is First Temple in Pizhala. It has a history of more than a century. It is situated near to the primary health center Pizhala. Shree Bala Bhadra Temple is controlled By Pulya Maha Sabha Community. Shree Balabhadra Temple is opening for "pooja" on a couple of days in every month
Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram
Moorthinkal Shree Vaishanava Kshethram, is important temple in pizhala. This Temple was constructed on 1924 under Kudumbi Community. Total Area of this temple is around one acre. Maha Vishnu is the main worship god of this temple. "Bhagavathi", "Brahma Rakshas", "Nagayakshi" and "Naga raj" are the sub worship of it. Temple will open for worship every morning and evening.
Temple Festival
celebrate according to Shaka Varsha Calneder. It will conducted on rohini star day In the month of Makham in Shaka varsha Calneder. It is five day festival. It is very amazing Festival.
Manjakkuli or Holi
Nirapoothiri
St Francis Xaviers Church, Pizhala
Different Eras of Catholic Church Pizhala
Different Eras | Duration | No.of Parish Priests |
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Under Verapoly Parish | 1892 -1918 | 8 |
Under Kothad Parish | 1918 - 1939 | 7 |
Independent Parish | 1939 - Till Date | 24 |
Family Temples
No | Name of Temple | Worship | Controlling Family | Date of Construction |
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1 | Vanadurga Temple | Vanadurga | Valiya Veetil Family | - |
2 | Maravan Temple | Maravan | Devaswam Parambil Family | - |
3 | Hanuman Temple | Hanuman | Panakkapparambil Family | - |
4 | Vanadurga Temple | Vanadurga | Theruviparambi Family -First Temple | |
5 | Shreerama Temple | Shreeraman | Theruviparambi Family - Second Temple | - |
6 | Thekkan Chovva Bagavathi Temple | Thekkan Chovva Bagavathi | Arisserry Parambil Family | - |
7 | Nagadevatha Temple | Nagadevatha | Theruviparambil Family - Third Temple | - |
8 | Shreerama Temple | Shreerama | Theruviparambil Family - Fourth Temple | - |
Agriculture
Pokkali rice Cultivation on June to October Season. Fish and Shrimp[36] Farming on October - April Season
Proverbs
Because of The High Yield of Pokkali Cultivation, This Proverb arose in Kadamakkudy Region.(പിഴലയിൽ പാഴില്ല) Nothing wasted in Pizhala
Economy and business
Agriculture and fishing.
Kudumba Shree self-help groups are actively participating in the economy of Pizhala
Transport
Moolampilly-Pizhala Ferry[37] (south), Kothad-Pizhala Ferry (east), Kadamakkudy-Pizhala Ferry (north west) and Chariamthuruth-Chennur-Pizhala (north east) Ferry are the four ferries which connect Pizhala island with the mainland. With the construction of Vallarpadam International Container Terminal Road, transportation has been made a little easier. There is boat service between Ernakulam-Varapuzha and South Chittoor-Kadamakkudy.
Pizhala has two parts - Pizhala Mainland and Paliyamthuruthu.
Infrastructure
Pizhala is one of the backwards island in Ernakulam District even if it is naturally beautiful.
The Main Government Offices on Pizhala Island are:
- Primary Health Centre (At Pizhala North Ward)[38][39][40]
- Kadmakudy Grama Panchayath Office[41] (KadamakkudyPanchayath)
- Kadmakudy Village Office (Kadamakudy[42]
- Union Bank of India Branch[43]
- Pizhala Post Office Pin 682 027[44]
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External links
- Pizhala.com official Website
- For Pizhala islanders, wait for bridge continues
- Pizhala Model Pokkali Tourism Farm
- CM to Inaugurate Construction of Goshree Bridges
- Aid across water
- How Oommen Chandy’s Davos fall scuttled a bridge dream
- for Kadamakkudy Panchayath Details
- for Shiju Manuel Details
- for Shiju Manuel Release
- http://www.madhyamam.com/en/node/25329
- http://www.tehelka.com/kerala-drug-trafficking-gulf-case-study-1/