Pizhala

Pizhala is an island near Kochi surrounded by river Periyar. It is the central part and Capital of Kadamakkudy Grama Panchyath, Kanayannur[1] Taluk, Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. The name Pizhala is derived from the Portuguese words paz na ilha, which mean 'peace on island'. Pizhala island was formed naturally due to the great floods[2] of Periyar in 1341 AD,[3] which choked the Muziris[4] Port (near present-day Kodungallur[5]), one of the greatest ports in Ancient World.[6][7]

Pizhala
Island
Coordinates: 10.048705°N 76.258225°E / 10.048705; 76.258225
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
TalukasKanayannur
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English,
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682027 (Pizhala P.O.)
Telephone code0484
Lok Sabha constituencyErnakulam
Nearest cityErnakulam/Kochi
Websitewww.pizhalapokkalitourism.com
Pizhala U P School
Catholic Church in Pizhala
Pokkali Field preparing for Fish farming

History

1341–1541

In 1341, The great flood in Periyar destroyed the Musiris Port.[8] The new port was created in Kochi along with many islands. The island got name in the period of Portuguese invasion. Arising of Christian community.

1741–1941

In 1859, due to order of The Vicariate of Verapoly[9] Archbishop Bernardo (Giuseppe) Baccinelli, O.C.D,[10] O.C.D Catholic missionaries[11] constructed first school(Pallikkoodam)[12] in Pizhala

Geography

Pizhala is made up of A sedimentary sand. River Periyar sediments sand and mud in the time of flood on AD 1341. Pizhala is situated on the northern side of Kochi[13] and the southern side of Varapuzha, the old headquarters of the Carmelite missionaries. This island is surrounded by the river Periyar. Major portion of the island is wet land i.e. Pokkali[14] Paddy Field. The island Pizhala includes South main land and North main land known as "Paliamthuruth".[15]

Culture

Jerry Amaldev stayed in Pizhala in his boyhood days.[16] His uncle Fr. Joseph Moonjappilly[16] was the parish priest[17] of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Pizhala.

Before 2010, Pizhala has only two wards one is Pizhala South[18] and Pizhala North.[19] Paliyam Thuruth[20] was included in Pizhala North Ward.

Kadamakkudy LSG Ward Members in Pizhala Before 2010
NoWard Member Pizhala SouthWard Member Pizhala NorthDuration
1Mr. E M Sebastian
Ward Member
Raman Master1963-1979
2Mr. E D Joseph
Ward Member
Mr. P R Vijayan1979-1984
3Mr. E A Francis
Ward Member
Mr. Purushothaman1990-1995
4Mr. E D Xavier[21]Mr. Suresh1995-2000
5Mrs. Valsa FrancisMrs. RajaLakshmi2000-2005
6Mr. E A Francis[22]Mr. Santhosh Kumar (Resigned)[22][23] &2005-2010
7 Mrs. Rajani Pradeep 2010-2015
8 Mr. Prakashan 2015-Till date

In 2010, Pizhala has divided into three wards, They are Pizhala South, Pizhala North and Paliyam Thuruth.

Kadamakkudy LSG Ward Members in Pizhala After 2010
NoWard Member Pizhala SouthWard Member Pizhala NorthWard Member Paliyam ThuruthDuration
1Valsa Francis[24]Mrs. Sheeba James(Disqualified)[25] & Mrs. Sofi Manoj[26]Mrs. Rajani Pradeep[27]2010-2015
2Mr. Cerine Xavier.P[28]Mr. Benny Xavier[28]Mr.V K Prakasan[28]2015–Present
Other LSG Ward Members from Pizhala
NoHigher AuthorityNameDuration
1Cheranalloor PanchayathP R Lakshamanan-
2Edappally Block PanchayathE D Xavier[29]2005 - 2010
3Ernakulam District PanchayathV V Joseph Master-

Education

"Pallikoodam" established and Davassy Assan was the first teacher. It upgraded and is now known as St Francis UP School.[30][31] People can study up to 7th standard. Students have been from Pizhala, Moolampilly and Chennur. Celebrated centenary of school in March 2020. Also there is three play schools; "Baalavaadi" One is near to St. Francis UP school, Second Second One near to Shree Vaishanava Temple and the last one in Paliyamthuruth.

Head Masters /Mistress of St. Francis School Pizhala.
NoName of Head Master/MistressDuration
1Shree. Kumara Menon Master-
2Shree. Kakko Master-
3Shree. E M Francis Master-
4Shreemathi. E M Mary Teacher-
5Shree. E F Francis Master-
6Shree. K N Antony Master- -1999
7Shreemathi. K V Elsy Teacher-
8Shreemathi. P S Saify Teacher-
9Shree. K V Williams Master- Till Date

Religion

Pizhala has a Protestant church, One Catholic Church named as St. Francis Xaviers Church, Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram owned by Kudumbi Community Temple, Shree Balabhadra Temple controlled by Pulaya Community and Eight Family Temples.

Shree Balabhadra Temple

Shree Balabhadra Temple is First Temple in Pizhala. It has a history of more than a century. It is situated near to the primary health center Pizhala. Shree Bala Bhadra Temple is controlled By Pulya Maha Sabha Community. Shree Balabhadra Temple is opening for "pooja" on a couple of days in every month

Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram
Pizhala Moorthinkal Shree Vaishnava Kshethram. It is Hindhu kudumbi Community Temple
Pizhala Temple

Moorthinkal Shree Vaishanava Kshethram, is important temple in pizhala. This Temple was constructed on 1924 under Kudumbi Community. Total Area of this temple is around one acre. Maha Vishnu is the main worship god of this temple. "Bhagavathi", "Brahma Rakshas", "Nagayakshi" and "Naga raj" are the sub worship of it. Temple will open for worship every morning and evening.

Temple Festival

Celebrate according to Shaka Varsha Calendar. It will conducted on rohini star day in the month of Makham in Shaka Varsha Calendar. It is five day festival. It is very amazing Festival.

Manjakkuli or Holi

Nirapoothiri

St Francis Xaviers Church, Pizhala

Different Eras of Catholic Church Pizhala
Different Eras of Catholic Church Pizhala
Different ErasDurationNo.of Parish Priests
Under Verapoly Parish1892 -19188
Under Kothad Parish1918 - 19397
Independent Parish1939 - Till Date24

Family Temples
NoName of TempleWorshipControlling FamilyDate of Construction
1Vanadurga TempleVanadurgaValiya Veetil Family-
2Maravan TempleMaravanDevaswam Parambil Family-
3Hanuman TempleHanumanPanakkapparambil Family-
4Vanadurga TempleVanadurgaTheruviparambi Family -First Temple
5Shreerama TempleShreeramanTheruviparambi Family - Second Temple-
6Thekkan Chovva Bagavathi TempleThekkan Chovva BagavathiArisserry Parambil Family-
7Nagadevatha TempleNagadevathaTheruviparambil Family - Third Temple-
8Shreerama TempleShreeramaTheruviparambil Family - Fourth Temple-

Agriculture

Pokkali rice Cultivation on June to October Season. Fish and Shrimp[32] Farming on October - April Season

Proverbs

Because of The High Yield of Pokkali Cultivation, This Proverb arose in Kadamakkudy Region.(പിഴലയിൽ പാഴില്ല) Nothing wasted in Pizhala

Economy and business

Agriculture and fishing. Pokkali Krishi Kudumba Shree self-help groups are actively participating in the economy of Pizhala

Transport

Moolampilly-Pizhala Ferry[33] (south), Kothad-Pizhala Ferry (east), Kadamakkudy-Pizhala Ferry (north west) and Chariamthuruth-Chennur-Pizhala (north east) Ferry are the four ferries which connect Pizhala island with the mainland. With the construction of Vallarpadam International Container Terminal Road, transportation has been made a little easier. The bridge between moolampilly and Pizhala is under construction. All piling work is over. There is boat service between Ernakulam-Varapuzha and South Chittoor-Valiya Kadamakkudy.

Pizhala has two parts - Pizhala Mainland and Paliyamthuruthu.

Infrastructure
Kerala government order for Pizhala-Puthussery Road

Pizhala is one of the backwards island in Ernakulam District even if it is naturally beautiful.

The Main Government Offices on Pizhala Island are:

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