Muttar
Muttar is a village in upper Kuttanad, Alappuzha district of Kerala, India.[1] It is located 10 km west of Thiruvalla on the Kidangara Neerattupuram (Muttar Central) road, surrounded by Thalavady, Neerettupuram, Kunnamkary, Chathamkary & Mithrakary.
Muttar | |
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village | |
 Muttar village | |
| Coordinates: 9°26′0″N 76°32′20″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 9,864 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PINCODE | 689574 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-04, KL-66 |
| Nearest town | Thiruvalla |
Geography
The River Manimala flows on the east of the village. The village has several coconut plantations and paddy fields. The paddy is cultivated about 5 ft below sea level.
Places of worship
The oldest place of worship in Muttar is the Kochukodungalloor Temple, located on the Northwest side of the village. There is three Catholic Churches in this small village, The oldest one is St George's Syro-Malabar Church established in 1850 A.D. New church ware constructed in 2000 AD . Other Syro-Malabar Churches are St Thomas Church and IC monastery Church. There is one Mar Thoma Church as well.The annual parish feast of St George Church is celebrated from 29 Jan to 2nd Feb.
The road through Muttar helps people to reach easily to the religious destination 'Chakulathukavu' Temple.
Schools
The Govt. UP school, and St. George Higher Secondary School, which are more than 75 years old, are the main educational institutes in the village.
An upcoming educational institution in Muttar is the Christ City School (CBSE Curriculum), an institution run by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) Fathers.
St Joseph Mission Hospital is at the heart of the Muttar village.
Muttar was one of the first villages in Alappuzha district to achieve 100% literacy.
Economy
Agriculture is the main revenue source of the village. The main crops are rice, coconut, banana, mango etc. The villagers also engage in fishing as a source of revenue and as entertainment.
Demographics
As per census 2011, the population of the village is 9200 out of which 4437 males and 4763 females.