Alappuzha (ആലപ്പുഴ) is a coastal district in Kerala - Keralam, India, bordered by the Arabian Sea and shaped by backwaters, canals and low-lying farmland. Its headquarters is Alappuzha town, often called Alleppey. The district is known for houseboat tourism, coir production and the paddy fields of Kuttanad, where farming takes place in areas below sea level.
Malayalam is the main language, and local life reflects fishing, agriculture, trade and tourism. Boat races, temple festivals and diverse religious traditions contribute to its culture. Notable places include Alappuzha Beach, the town’s lighthouse and the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race on Punnamada Lake is a major annual attraction.
Residents commonly focus on flooding, coastal erosion, safe drinking water, sanitation and waste management. Protecting backwater ecosystems while supporting tourism, improving transport and drainage, and sustaining livelihoods for fishers, farmers and coir workers are important civic concerns.
