Kuthiathode

About Kuthiathode

Kuthiathode is a gram panchayat in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. Kuthiathode comes under the Pattanakad Block in Aroor Assembly constituency.The name Kuthiathode comes from Kuthia.

The Kuthiathode or the river stream was once the major waterway for transporting goods to the local market from Kochi via the Vembanad lake.The local market on both sides of the river was a major commercial hub around the locality. Even now the market exists with few wholesale traders selling vegetables,provisions.The Kuthiathode river connects the vembanad lake with the Tazappu backwaters on the western side.

One can enjoy the evening panoramic view of Chinese fishing nets across the Pallithode backwaters from the Pallithode bridge.A small backwater lake at Tazzupu connects Kuthiathode with Valiathode.During Onam boat racing is held in Tazzupu backwaters and attracts many seasonal tourists.

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