Varappuzha, , (also known by its former name Verapoly) is a northern suburb of the city of Kochi. It is a census town in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Situated around 15 km (9 mi) from the city centre and 8 km (5 mi) from Edapally, the areas lies in the NH 66 connecting Vytilla with North Paravur. Its specialty is that considerably large-scale paddy cultivating area is situating western part of Varapuzha which is called Devaswompadam, specialised with Pokkali paddy cultivation and interim crop as fish cultivation locally called 'Kettu'. The common work of the natives are fishing and agriculture. Varapuzha is known for its fish market (Chettibagam market).
The Varapuzha Bridge (Near Historical Varapuzha Island) connects Varapuzha (Mannantturuthu) with the neighboring Cheranallur.
Demographics
India census, Varappuzha had a population of 24,516. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Varappuzha has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 83%. In Varappuzha, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Worship Centers
The majority of population belongs to Christian community. In Chirakkakom and Thevarkad most of the people belongs to Hindu Kudumbi and Konkani community.
Churches
Mount Carmel & St. Joseph's Basilica; Catholic Latin Church, Varapuzha, ESTD - 1673 November (Former Cathedral of Archdiocese of Verapoly)-Varapuzha Church
St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, (1788 - Constructed - 36 acres in Manampady)- Puthenpally St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Varapuzha Infant Jesus Catholic Church, Thundathumkadavu St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Thundathumkadavu St Anthony's Catholic Church, Chennur Christ The King Catholic Church, Christnagar, Chettibhagam Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thevarkad St. Mary's Catholic Church, Muttinakam St. Sebastian Substation Church , Devaswampadam Varapuzha Brethren Church, Varapuzha
Temples
Sree Mahadeva Temple, Thirumuppam
Sree Kattil Bhagavathy Temple, Mannamthuruth
Kuttikkattu Sree JayaDurga Temple
Sree Varaha Swamy Temple, Varahapuram
Devaswompadam Vanadurga Temple
Vishnu Temple Chirakkakom
Gurudeva Temple Mannamthuruth
SreeNarayana Temple Thevarkad
Murtuga Temple Thevarkad
Sree Narayana Gurudeva Temple Thundathumkadavu
Masjid
Muhayudeen Jumua Masjid Mannamthuruth
Varapuzha Island Institutions
Mortal Remain of Bishops & Archbishops Resting in Varapuzha Island Mount Carmel & St. Joseph's Basilica Mother Eliswa (CTC - Servant of God) Resting in Varapuzha Island St Joseph Convent St. Joseph's Monastery of Discalced Carmelite fathers of Manjummel Province (Varapuzha Island) Varapuzha Landing Post Office (85 Years Above) Government Community Health Center, Varappuzha Carmel Welfare Center (CWC) Varapuzha Landing Marian Sneha Nivas (A Unit of Marian sneha bhavan Kochi) Varapuzha Landing - 683517 Casadel Riverwood (A Residential project with 28 Villas) Varapuzha
Education
Schools
St.Joseph Girls HS - ESTD. 1890 (Varapuzha Landing (Island) Holy Infant Boys HS - ESTD. 1909 (Varapuzha Landing (Island) St. George Higher Secondary School, Puthenpally Infant Jesus LP School, Thundathumkadavu Govt.U.P School, Chirakkakom St.Joseph LP School, Mannamthuruthu St.Mary’s LP School Muttinakom Isabella de Rosis Public School, Thevarkad
Market
Chettibhagam market
Localities
Varapuzha (Varapuzha Landing P.O.), Thevarkad, Vattapotta, Chirakkakom, Puthenpally, Muttinakom, Mannamthuruth, Thundathumkadavu, Chettibhagam, Devaswompadam, Kadamakkudy, Olanad, Muttinakam