Vallarpadam
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Vallarpadam is one among the group of islands, that form part of the city of Kochi
, in the state of Kerala
, India
. It is situated in the Vembanad Lake
known here as Lake of Kochi and has a population of over 10,000. Vallarpadam is one of the two islands (the other being Willingdon Island
) around which the Port of Kochi is situated, of which the International Container Transshipment Terminal
of the port is situated entirely on Vallarpadam.
with the city of Ernakulam
(high court junction) and Vypin
island. Buses, both private and state government owned
and auto rickshaws ply between the island and Kochi city.
The NH 47 C
connects Vallarpadam to the National Highway 47 at Kalamassery jn. The distance is 17.2 Kms and this 4 lane NH is providing easy flow of traffic. On the way to Kalamassery, this road crosses the NH 17 at Cheranalloor. So Vallarpadam is now easily accessibleboth from NH 17 and NH 47.
.
at Vallarpadam is a major Catholic pilgrim center in the State.
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
, in the state of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is situated in the Vembanad Lake
Vembanad Lake
Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is also one of the largest lakes, in India. A lake spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known by different names in different localities viz. Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in...
known here as Lake of Kochi and has a population of over 10,000. Vallarpadam is one of the two islands (the other being Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island is an island, which forms part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Much of the present Willingdon Island was claimed from the Lake of Kochi, filling dredged soil around a previously existed, but tiny natural island...
) around which the Port of Kochi is situated, of which the International Container Transshipment Terminal
International Container Transshipment Terminal, Kochi
The Kochi International Container Transhipment Terminal , locally known as the Vallarpadam Terminal , is a container trans-shipment facility which is part of the Kochi Port. It is the only trans-shipment port in India, and is situated in Kochi, in the state of Kerala.Being constructed in three...
of the port is situated entirely on Vallarpadam.
Road Transport
Vallarpadam is connected by the Goshree bridgesGoshree bridges
Goshree bridges is a system of bridges that link the mainland side of the city of Kochi to the islands lying to the north of the backwaters. It provides the vital road connectivity to the islands of Bolgatty and Vallarpadam and also links the western island of Vypin to the mainland.The bridges are...
with the city of Ernakulam
Ernakulam
Ernakulam refers to the downtown area or the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. The city is the most urban part of Kochi and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Ernakulam is called the commercial capital of the state of Kerala and is a main nerve of business in...
(high court junction) and Vypin
Vypin
Vypin or Vypeen is one among a group of islands, that form part of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The island is about 27 km long...
island. Buses, both private and state government owned
KSRTC
KSRTC may refer to:* Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation* Kerala State Road Transport Corporation...
and auto rickshaws ply between the island and Kochi city.
The NH 47 C
National Highway 47C (India)
National Highway 47C or NH 47C starts at Kalamassery and ends at Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal in Kochi, Kerala, India...
connects Vallarpadam to the National Highway 47 at Kalamassery jn. The distance is 17.2 Kms and this 4 lane NH is providing easy flow of traffic. On the way to Kalamassery, this road crosses the NH 17 at Cheranalloor. So Vallarpadam is now easily accessibleboth from NH 17 and NH 47.
Rail Transport
Since 2009, Vallarpadam is connected with Edapally Railway Station with a 4620m long rail bridge.. The rail connectivity is entirely for transporting containers from the International Container Transshipment Terminal.Location
Economy
70% of the island consists of paddy fields; the economy principally consists of inland fishing by traditional methods and cultivation of riceRice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
.
Places of interest
The Basilica of Our Lady of RansomVallarpadam Church
The Basilica of Our Lady of Vallarpadam, Vallarpadam is a famous centre of pilgrimage. People from all parts of Kerala and outside, irrespective of caste or creed go to the church to seek the blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as "Vallarpadathamma".This is an ancient Christian...
at Vallarpadam is a major Catholic pilgrim center in the State.