Panavally Explained

Panavally (പാണാവള്ളി)
Native Name:പാണാവള്ളി
Settlement Type:Poochakkal
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:9.8172°N 76.351°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Alappuzha
Parts Type:Talukas
Parts:Cherthala
Governing Body:Panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:688526 Poochakkal S O
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0478
Registration Plate:KL-32
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Alappuzha
Blank2 Name Sec1:Niyamasabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Aroor
Blank3 Name Sec1:Civic agency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Panchayat

Panavally is a village in India that is north part of Cherthala taluk and Alappuzha district in Kerala state. It is about 25 minutes(19 km) drive from Kochi city.

Geography

Panavally is a village on the northern end of Alappuzha district. It spans from Arookutty on the northern side to Poochackal on the southern side Arookutty was the northern frontier of Travencore which separated it with old Kochi. The old customs house and the summer palace of Travencore King, which is overlooking the backwaters are still there. Different branches of the backwaters of Vembanad surround the village. Geographically, this area is part of the seashore sector of Kerala. The soil and other eco system show, like many regions of Kerala, that this part of the land emerged from the sea, few centuries ago. The sand in the southern part of this village is a great source of special silica sand, containing high concentration of pure silica. This was being used in many industries, in particular in brick (white) making and in glass industries. Southern end is the town Poochakkal, which is a part of this village as well as Thycattuserry village.

Transportation

The Cherthala-Arookutty-Aroor Temple Poochakkal- Vytilla Mobility Hub Kaloor bus route goes through this village and runs parallel to the national highway NH 66.

Economy

The economy in general is agriculture based, but equally supported by the seafood processing industry. Due to the proximity to the Cochin city, this village supplies workforce to the city as well.

Educational and cultural institutions

Major educational institutions are NSS Higher secondary & LP school, Trichattukulam. SNVHSS & BEd College, Sreekandeswaram. Govt LP school Odampally.

Sports

Red star arts and SNS Thaliyaparambu club has played a major role in shaping up the cultural and sports scenario of the village and at least three or four generations have received contributions from this organization.

Buildings and other notes

Poochakkal Police Station, Poochakkal Treasury, Poochakkal Medical Centre PMC, Panavally sub Registrar office, Thycattussery Block Panchayath Office and Poochakkal KSEB are in this village.