Muhamma
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Muhamma had a population of 24,518. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Muhamma has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 83%. In Muhamma, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
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Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
2001 | 11830 | 12688 | 24518 | - | 89.11 | 4.06 | 6.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2011 | 12553 | 13308 | 25861 | 5.48% | 89.03 | 3.87 | 6.73 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
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Geography
Muhamma is a small village in Alappuzha. Pathiramanal is a small island and tourist attraction in Muhamma. Kanjikkuzhi (S.L.Puram), Mannanchery and Thanneermukkom are neighbouring villages of Muhamma. The east side of the Muhamma is the Vembanad backwater, which borders Kottayam district. The other side of the backwater is Kumarakam. Muhamma-Kumarakam is the widest part of the Vembanad backwater. A distance of about 8 km can be travelled by boat (state water service is available) in 40 minutes.
Transport
Government ferry is available to Kumarakom, Cheepunkal and Maniaparampu
Ferry Services from Muhamma | ||||
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Destination | Departure | Route | Comments | |
Kumarakom | 5:45, 6:30, 7:15, 8:15, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:45, 13:00, 13:45, 14:45, 15:30, 16:30, 17:15, 18:15, 19:00 |
Across Vempanad Lake | 2 wheelers can be carried
Disclaimer: Depend on operating conditions | |
Maniaparambu | 11:00 | Cheepunkal[11:30] | ||
Pathiramanal Island | Special(on-Demand) | Tourists can book special boat Contact Muhamma Station:9400050331 |
References
- ^ "Welcome to the Indiapost Website". Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
- ^ http://www.keralamvd.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=121&Itemid=5
- ^ "CEO Kerala :: Alappuzha". Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ "മുഹമ്മ ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് (Muhamma Grama Panchayat) » മുഹമ്മ". Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ Census India 2001.
- ^ Census India 2011.
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