Its referred as the "Venice of the East"

The District formed in the year August 17, 1957.

Nehru Trophy Boat race held on second Saturday of August at the (Punnamada Kayal) Vembanad Lake)

Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple also considered as the Guruvayoor of South Kerala.

Karumadikuttan a small village near Ambalampuzha is known for the balck granite idol of Lord Buddha.

Krishnapuram palace which contain the largest mural painting in Kerala (Gajadra Moksham) is in this district

 Kuttanad only region in the World farming is done below sea level.

¨ Pathiramanal Island located in the vembanad Lake is the first island resorted in the State.

¨ This only district in Kerala that do not contain any forest area and mountains.

¨ Divan Raja Kesavadas establish Alappuzha port and town

¨ The population density is highest in Kerala. (1496/ Sq.km)

¨ First light house in the west coast (1862)

¨ The largest number of cancer patients are in the district.

¨ The first coir factory established by James Dora in 1857.

¨ Punnapra-Vayalar revolt in October 1946.

¨ The first Cinema Studio in Kerala established here. (Udaya Studio)

¨ The District is famous for `Aranmula mirror` and `Kannadi manal`.

¨ The first postoffice in Kerala established here in 1857.

¨ The first Thermal power Station Kayamkualam 1999 Established here.

¨ The Head Quarters of Coir Board and Kerala State Water Transport Corporation Are In This District

¨ The old name Kayamkulam is `Odanad`.

¨ The Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals-Head Quarters Kalavoor.

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