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| leader_title1                   = Member of Legislative Assembly
| leader_name1                    = [[P._J._Joseph|P.J. Joseph]] ([[Kerala Congress|KC]]/[[United_Democratic_Front_(Kerala)|UDF]])
| leader_title2                   = Municipal Chairman
| leader_name2                    = Mr. Sanish George
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| area_total_km2                  = 35.43
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| elevation_m                     = 40
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| blank1_info_sec1                = [[Kottayam]], [[Kochi]]
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| blank2_info_sec1                = [[Piravam Road railway station|Piravam Road(PVRD) 38&nbsp;km]]<br />
[[Ettumanoor|Ettumanoor (ETM) 45.9&nbsp;km]]<br />
[[Thrippunithura|Thrippunithura (TRTR) 50.3&nbsp;km]]<br />
[[Aluva|Aluva (AWY) 54&nbsp;km]]<br />
[[Kottayam railway station|Kottayam (KTYM) 54.2&nbsp;km]]<br />
[[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam Jn. / Ernakulam South (ERS) 59.2&nbsp;km]]<br />
[[Ernakulam Town railway station|Ernakulam Town / Ernakulam North (ERN) 59.8&nbsp;km]]
| blank3_name_sec1                = Nearest Airport
| blank3_info_sec1                = [[Cochin International Airport| Cochin International Airport (COK) 54&nbsp;km]]
| blank4_name_sec1                = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
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'''Thodupuzha''' ({{IPA|ml|kaʈ:ap:ɐna|}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]<ref name="lsgkerala_2017-10">{{Cite web | url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | title=Grama Panchayaths | website=lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref> and [[List of taluks of Kerala|taluk]] in the [[Idukki district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is located {{convert|55|km|1|abbr=on}} west of the district headquarters in [[Painavu]] and about {{convert|195|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Thodupuzha has a population of 52,045 people, and a population density of {{convert|1468|/sqkm|abbr=on}}.

Thodupuzha is the largest town and main commercial centre in Idukki. It is bordered by the [[Kottayam district]] on the southern side and the [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam District]] on the western side. It also acts as a gateway to various tourist spots in the [[High Range, Kerala|High Range]] regions towards its east, including [[Munnar]], [[Thekkady]], and [[Peermade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/sub-district/991020/12|title=Kudumbashree.org subdistrict 991020-12}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
In retribution to the destruction the then capital of ''Vadakkaumkoor'' principality, ''Karikkode'', by Diwan Ramayyan and his ally Yesthacius De Lenoy on the annexation of Vadakkumkoor, by the orders of Maharajah of Travancore, His Highness Anizham Thirunal Marthandavarma, sent his representative to manage as administer of invaded principality of Vadakkumkoor, Elasamprathi Narayana Varma. A nearby area, then named "Kodanthuruth" surrounded by a number of hillocks and rocky areas was selected by the representative of Maharajah of Travancore, to be the new headquarters of the Thodupuzha Taluk. Karikkode was reduced to a petty village as a "Pakuthy". Maharajah also appointed and entrusted Mallan Sankaran of Palliyadi, his Surveyor, for the preparation of land revenue records(''"Ozhukku''and survey and settlement of Kandezhuthu. As Mallan Sankaran failed to execute his mission due to widespread objection and riot of the local people, survey was only completed during the reign of Karthikathirunal Ramavarma. The place was named ''Thodupuzha'' by the Raja of Vadakkumkoor  Maluvakon Manikantan who used to reside in his palace at Vaickam and Edavetty(Mattam Palace) near Karikkode, used to mention the nearby flowing wide "Valiyathodu" as ''thodu'' ({{Translation|"rivulet"}}) ''puzha'' ({{Translation|"river"}}). It is believed that the stream developed into a river due to the changes in geophysical conditions of the area wherefrom it originates and enter the vally of Arakulam, to be known as '''Thodupuzha''' river and the town on the banks of the river came to be known as Thodupuzha. There is another version that defines ''thodu'' as "touch" instead. The Mattathil Kovilakam<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/sub-district/881020/20|title=Government of Kerala kudumbashree |date=2004|publisher=Government of Kerala|access-date=2020-11-19}}</ref> were the protectors and rulers of the region. The last ruler of the region was Elasamprathi Narayana Varma, who originally came from Trivandrum and was the representative of Maharaja of Travancore Anizhamthirunal Marthanda Varma.

== History ==
[[File:Sarvadhikari Elasamprathi Narayana Varma of Vadakkumkur.jpg|thumb|Sarvadhikari Elasamprathi Narayana Varma of Vadakkumkur]]

The [[Vadakkumkur]] kings used to live in [[Karicode|Karikode]] for several years. Vadakkumkur was a late medieval/early modern feudal principality located in [[Kerala]]. After the kingdom separated, [[Thekkumkur]] became an independent kingdom, while Vadakkumkur became a vassal of [[Kingdom of Cochin|Cochin]]. During the time of Portuguese dominance in Cochin, disputes arose between the Vadakkumkur chieftain and the Kingdom of Cochin over the pepper trade, and the Vadakkumkur ''[[raja]]'' was killed in battle with Cochin and their Portuguese allies. After the attack, Vadakkumkur palace split into two branches: one was known as Mattathil Palace, which remained in Thondikkuzha; and the other one in Kadanadu Pala.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Qdc3NKpQ5jEC&q=Vadakkumkur&pg=PA157|title=By Sweat and Sword: Trade, Diplomacy and War in Kerala Through the Ages|last=Nair|first=K. K.|date=2013|publisher=KK Nair|isbn=9788173049736|pages=157|language=en}}</ref> Vadakkumkur and Thekkumkur were later annexed by [[Marthanda Varma]] and incorporated into the kingdom of [[Travancore]]. Maharaja appointed his representative known as Elasamprathi Narayana Varam to develop the region called Keezhmalainadu. Varam became known as the father of Keezhmalainadu and modern Thodupuzha.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AVd1AQAAQBAJ&q=Vadakkumkur&pg=RA1-PA48|title=TRAVANCORE STATE MANUAL: with foreword by VED from VICTORIA INSTITUTIONS|last=AIYA|first=V. NAGAM|date=1906|publisher=VICTORIA INSTITUTIONS, Aaradhana, DEVERKOVIL 673508 India www.victoriainstitutions.com|pages=48|language=en}}</ref>

Varam erected many monuments, including the government offices, [[Pandikasala]], and temples. The Karikode mosque and other buildings in Thodupuzha and [[Muvattupuzha]] also date from his reign. He was the founder of the new style of tax collection in this region. Thodupuzha is an ancient town with a history dating back to many centuries. The Buddhist and Jain religions which made their first inroads into Kerala in 300 BC left their influence at Thodupuzha and neighboring areas. In the 14th century, Kerala was divided for administrative reasons into several provinces: Venadu, Otanadu, Navishainadu, Munjunadu, Vempolinadu, and Keezhmalainadu. Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha were in Keezhmalainadu, which was in existence until 1600; in that year it lost a battle with Vadakkumkoor and became a part of it.

St George Syro-Malabar Forane Church at Muthalakodam [https://muthalakodamstgeorgechurch.com St. George Forane Church Muthalakodam][http://townplanning.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Thodupuzha-Heritage-Area.pdf Wayback Machine][https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+George's+Forane+Church,+Muthalakodam/@9.9099484,76.7316068,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3b07c3fdf0a1792f:0x16664906ad9f1cc!8m2!3d9.910629!4d76.7330797!16s%2Fg%2F1tmxc_dw?coh=164777&entry=tt St. George's Forane Church, Muthalakodam · WP6M+764, SH44, Muthalakodam, Kerala 685605, India], near Thodupuzha, is believed to have constructed before the 13th century. It was re-built several times since then and the current structure was built in the year 1973.

Mylacombu St Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Thodupuzha [https://www.keralatourism.org/christianity/church-architecture/24 Architecture of Churches in Kerala | Christianity in Kerala | Kerala Tourism][https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+Thomas+Forane+Church,+Mylacombu/@9.9244576,76.6993687,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3b07c397fc8f627f:0x8397dc8993926902!8m2!3d9.9244576!4d76.6993687!16s%2Fg%2F1tcz6rqd?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj1uM-s7pD-AhUbTWwGHdeJBroQ_BJ6BAhbEAg&coh=164777&entry=tt St. Thomas Forane Church, Mylacombu · WMFX+QPQ, Mylacombu, Kumaramangalam, Idukki, Kerala 685608, India] is believed to be built in 660 AD by [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christian]] settlers in Mylacombu near Thodupuzha who migrated from [[Kuravilangad]], [[Kodungallur]], [[Angamaly]], [[Kadamattom]] and [[Koothattukulam|Vadakara, Koothattukulam]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Thomas Forane Church Mailacombu::Kothamangalam Eparchy:: Syro Malabar Church Parish|url=http://www.syromalabarchurch.in/parish.php?id=178|access-date=2021-06-06|website=www.syromalabarchurch.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Architecture of Churches in Kerala {{!}} Christianity in Kerala {{!}} Kerala Tourism|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/christianity/church-architecture/24|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Christianity|language=en}}</ref>

St Mary's Syro-Malabar Church, Nediyasala [https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+Mary's+Syro+Malabar+Church,+Nediyasala/@9.8853301,76.6736537,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3b07c49195bd397b:0x18c139a1f76da81f!8m2!3d9.8868488!4d76.6741851!16s%2Fg%2F1262tspkl?coh=164777&entry=tt St. Mary's Syro Malabar Church, Nediyasala · VMPF+PMM, Thodupuzha, Koothattukulam Road, Nediyasala, Kerala 685608, India] near Thodupuzha is another ancient church in the locality.

After [[Partition of India|Indian independence]], from 1949 to 1956, Thodupuzha was a part of the [[Kottayam district]] in [[Travancore-Cochin]] state.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Unknown |publisher=[[Malayala Manorama]] |year=2006 |editor-last=K. M. Mathew |editor-link=K. M. Mathew |page=116}}</ref> In 1956, when Kerala state was formed, Thodupuzha remained as a part of Kottayam district until 1958, when Ernakulam district was formed on 1 April 1958 and C. A. Mathew (മാത്യു ചൂരപുഴ) became the first [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member]] of the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] from 1957 to 1960, and from 1960 to 1965. In 1972, the [[Idukki district]] was formed by merging the Thodupuzha [[taluk]] with the [[Devikulam]], [[Udumbanchola]] and [[Peermade]] taluks, which were part of the [[Kottayam]] district.

== Demographics ==
{{bar box|title=Religions in Thodupuzha Taluka(2011)<ref name="census2011">{{cite web
 |title       = Population by Religious Community
 |publisher   = Census of India
 |url         = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html
 |access-date  = 28 March 2018
 |url-status     = live
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20150913045700/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html
 |archive-date = 13 September 2015
 |df          = dmy-all
}}</ref> |titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|Dodgerblue|45.15}}{{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|40.57}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|14.03}}{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikh]]|Yellow|0.01}}{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhist]]|Gold|0.03}}{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jain]]|Blue|0.00}}{{bar percent|Not stated|Grey|0.2}}{{bar percent|Others|Black|0.04}}}}
[[File:Thodupuzha Old Bridge.JPG|thumb|left|Old bridge of Thodupuzha]]

As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]],<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kerala |first1=Directorate of Census Operations |title=District Census Handbook, Idukki |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=78,79 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3209_PART_B_IDUKKI.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref> Thodupuzha Taluka, with an area of {{cvt|884.93|km2}} had a total population of 325,951; males comprised 49% of the population and females 51%. The literacy rate of Thodupuzha Taluka in 2011 was 95.56%, in which, male and female literacy were 96.81% and 94.33% respectively. In Thodupuzha, 9% of the population was under the age of six.

== Economy and infrastructure ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=May 2021}}
Thodupuzha Taluk now bifurcated into Thodupuzha and Idukki Taluks of which most of the lands spread over low range plainland of Middle Kerala is the hub of trade in hill produces like rubber, coconut, peppar, tapioca, banana, ginger, turmeric, pineapple and cocoa. Prior to the real estate drive in the district large areas were cultivated by paddy and now paddy cultivation is abandoned by farmers due to negative situations. In fact, Thodupuzha's economy was mostly driven by agriculture. Farmers in Thodupuzha raise a number of crops, mostly [[rubber]]. Other crops such as [[pineapple]], [[coconut]], [[rice]], [[black pepper|pepper]], [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]], [[tapioca]], [[banana]], [[ginger]], [[turmeric]] are also cultivated. Very recently many entrepreneurs have come up with numerous  ventures in  small scale and village industries especially as a result of encouragement in state policy since for the last three decades. Corresponding development in  business and trade are also visible in this area. The headquarters of the first Ayurvedic Medicine manufacturing industry  in the district, The Dhanwanthari Vaidyasala, is in Thodupuzha and now a good number of industries like Nagarjuna, Guardian Controls, Lunar Chappals, Saro Plast, Brahmins industries are few examples. Thodupuzha Municipal Town can credit for its well constructed bypass roads being the foundations of infrastructure in development of the area. A good number of public and private institutions are also evidence its fast development to cope with the need of era.
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{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Destinations from Thodupuzha'''
|Northwest = [[Muvattupuzha]],[[Kothamangalam, Kerala|Kothamangalam]]
|North     = [[Paingottoor]],[[Pothanicad]]
|Northeast = [[Vannappuram]]
|West      = [[Koothattukulam]] 
|Centre    = Thodupuzha
|East      = [[Kattappana]],[[Nedumkandam]]
|Southwest = [[Uzhavoor]]
|South     = [[Pala,_Kerala|Pala]],[[Erattupetta]]
|Southeast = [[Idukki township|Idukki]],[[Vagamon]]
}}
|}

== Climate ==
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| 22.1|23.0|24.6|25.5|25.3|24.2|23.5|23.7|23.8|23.7|23.5|22.4<!--lows-->
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== Politics ==
[[File:Mini Civil Station.JPG|thumb|Civil Station]]{{Unreferenced section|date=September 2021}}
Thodupuzha was administered by a village [[Panchayati raj in India|panchayat]] and village union for several years, but on 1 September 1978, it was upgraded into a municipality. The municipality was formed by merging the Thodupuzha panchayat and the neighboring panchayats of Kumaramangalam, Karicodu, and Manacaud. The municipality was administered by a special officer for ten years. In 1988, elections were held and the first popularly elected municipal council was formed, with N. Chandran as the chairman.
[[File:SreekrishnatempleThodupuzha.jpg|left|thumb|Sri Krishna Swami temple]]

== Sports ==
The Thodupuzha Cricket Stadium constructed by the [[Kerala Cricket Association]] is located in [[Karikkode (village)|Karikkode]], approximately five kilometers away from Thodupuzha,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.keralacricketassociation.com/thodupuzha-cricket-stadium-idukki|title = Thodupuzha Cricket Stadium- Idukki}}</ref> which is large enough to host two cricket matches at the same time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/thodupuzha-to-get-a-world-class-cricket-stadium/articleshow/46952449.cms|title=Thodupuzha to get a world-class cricket stadium &#124; Kozhikode News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 April 2015 }}</ref>

== Education ==
* The first center of higher learning in the taluk was [[Newman College, Thodupuzha]]. It was established in 1964 by the Syrian Catholic Diocese of [[Kothamangalam]] and named after [[Cardinal Newman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stjosephscollegemoolamattom.ac.in/|title=St. Joseph’s College moolamattom}}</ref>
* The second college of Thodupuzha was established in 1982: St. Joseph's College in [[Arakkulam]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Newman College {{!}}|url=http://newmancollege.ac.in/|access-date=2021-12-23|language=en-US}}</ref>
* The University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha, managed and run by the [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]], Kottayam, is located in Thodupuzha. The college started functioning in 1996.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ucet.ac.in/home|title=University College of Engineering:Home|website=www.ucet.ac.in}}</ref>
[[File:Uce its gng to rain.jpg|thumb|right|University College of Engineering]]

== Notable people ==
{{alumni|residents|date=May 2021}}<!---♦♦♦♦ Only add a person to this list if they already have their own article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦♦---> <!---♦♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order by LAST NAME ♦♦♦♦--->

* Ajitkumar Varma| Deputy Inspector General of Police| CIB| Indian High Commission London
* [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]], film actor
* [[Askar Ali]], film actor
* [[Asin]], film actress
* [[P. K. Abdul Aziz]], vice-chancellor of [[Aligarh Muslim University]]
* [[Dileesh Nair]], film director and screenwriter
* Hakkim Shajahan, film actor
* [[Jaffar Idukki]], film actor
* [[P. J. Joseph]], leader of [[Kerala Congress]] and former minister in the [[Second Oommen Chandy ministry]]
* [[Neeta Pillai]], film actress<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deepika.com/cinema/StarChat.aspx?Actress-Neeta-Pillai-about-The-Kung-Fu-Master&ID=50015 |title='ദ കുങ്ഫു മാസ്റ്ററി'ൽ എത്തിച്ചത് എബ്രിഡ് ഷൈൻ എന്ന ബ്രാൻഡ് നെയിമിലുള്ള വിശ്വാസം - നീത പിള്ള |website=deepika.com |access-date=7 March 2020 |archive-date=15 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815203354/https://www.deepika.com/cinema/StarChat.aspx?Actress-Neeta-Pillai-about-The-Kung-Fu-Master&ID=50015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Pappachen Pradeep]], defender for the [[India men's national football team|India national football team]], former captain of the U23 team.
* [[Honey Rose]], film actress
* [[Nishanth Sagar]], film actor<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malayalammovies.org/artist/nishanth-sagar |title = Formez-Vous! Formations CPF en 24H avec English Coach BORDEAUX Coaching+Formation Anglais TOEIC Formations Anglais CPF VisioConference Cours de Langues Centre de Test TOEIC Formation Anglais & Langues BORDEAUX}}</ref>
* [[Rajesh Touchriver]], film director
* [[Shiny Abraham|Shiny Wilson]] ({{nee}} Abraham), Olympian and Asian Games Medal Winner
* [[Binni krishnakumar]], singer and dancer
* [[Thodupuzha Vasanthi]], film actress

== See also ==
{{cmn|
* [[Arakuzha]]
* [[Muvattupuzha]]
* [[Erattupetta]]
* [[Irukallummudi]]
* [[Kottayam]]
* [[Kothamangalam, Kerala|Kothamangalam]]
* [[Kumily]]
* [[Kuttikkanam]]
* [[Main Eastern Highway]]
* [[Muttom, Thodupuzha|Muttom]]
* [[Pala, Kerala|Pala]]
* [[Peermade]]
* [[Thenathoor]]
* [[Vagamon|Wagamon]]
* [[Vazhithala]]
* [[Njandirukky Waterfalls]]
* [[kalvari mount]]}}

== References ==

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== External links ==
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{{Geographic Location
| title     = '''Destinations from Thodupuzha'''
| Northwest = [[Muvattupuzha]]
| North     = [[Kalloorkad]]
| Northeast = [[Adimaly]]
| West      = [[Piravom]]
| Centre    = Thodupuzha
| East      = [[Udumbannoor]]
| Southwest = [[Koothattukulam]]
| South     = [[Palai|Pala]]
| Southeast = [[Idukki]]
}}

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