About the Panchayat

Devikulangara Grama Panchayat is a coastal Grama Panchayat located in Muthukulam Block of Alappuzha District, Kerala. The region is characterized by a unique landscape formed by a combination of backwaters, canals, and rich vegetation. The administrative jurisdiction of the Panchayat includes Puthuppally Village.

Geography

Devikulangara Grama Panchayat is situated in the north-western part of Alappuzha district. The western region is characterized by areas connected to the Arabian Sea coastal belt and an extensive network of backwaters. As the Panchayat is located very close to sea level, it has several low-lying areas. Backwaters, ponds, canals, streams and small water bodies constitute the major components of the region’s water resources. The soil and climatic conditions are favourable for coconut cultivation and vegetable farming.

Major Livelihood and Employment Sectors

The major employment sectors in Devikulangara Grama Panchayat include fishing, trade and commerce, the construction sector, and Gulf-based employment. As the Panchayat has coastal characteristics, fishing and allied activities continue to be an important source of livelihood for many families. Agricultural activities such as coconut cultivation and vegetable farming are also actively pursued.

Small-scale commercial establishments, hotels, and service-sector enterprises generate additional employment opportunities in the Panchayat. Construction-related employment, transportation and other service-sector activities, as well as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), are also among the major sources of income for the people of the Panchayat.

Census Details – 2011

Source : Census Data 2011