Paippad is a census town and grama panchayat in Changanassery taluk of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is part of the Changanassery urban agglomeration. It lies approximately southeast of Changanassery and north of Thiruvalla.
Geography Paippad lies within the Madappally Administrative Block. It is bordered by Changanassery to the Northwest, Thiruvalla to the Southwest, Mallappally to the East and Chengannur to the far South.
Demographics As per the 2011 Census of India, Paippad had a population of 21,338, comprising 10,321 males and 11,017 females. Children below six years constituted about 9.2% of the population. The town boasts a high literacy rate of 97.7%, well above the state average.
Administration The town is governed by the Paippad Grama Panchayat under the Madappally Block and Changanassery Taluk. It is responsible for managing civic infrastructure, water supply, sanitation, and local development.
Lok Sabha constituency: Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency Assembly constituency: Changanassery Assembly constituency District: Kottayam district
Economy The local economy is driven by agriculture, retail, and construction. Key crops include rubber, coconut, and bananas. Overseas remittances from Gulf Countries form a substantial part of local household income. Migrant workers from northern India contribute to local industries and labor sectors.
Education Government High School, Paippad MST Public School (CBSE-affiliated) University College of Teacher Education (UCTE), affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Nearby major colleges include St. Berchmans College, Changanassery and institutions in Thiruvalla.
Healthcare Major multi-specialty hospitals accessible from Paippad include: Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla (~2.5 km) Tiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital, Thiruvalla (~4 km) Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla (~6 km)
Basic health services are provided by the Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) located within Paippad.
Transportation Roads: Located on National Highway 183 (India) (Changanassery–Kaviyoor corridor) Bus: KSRTC and private services to Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Mallappally, and Chengannur Rail: Nearest stations – Changanasseri railway station (7 km), Tiruvalla railway station (5 km), Chengannur railway station (14 km) Airports: Cochin International Airport (~110 km), Trivandrum International Airport (~130 km)
Religious Places of Worship Temple - Paippad Sree Puthenkavu Bhagavathy Temple Church Lourde Matha Church Syro Malabar Church St. George Malankara Syriac Catholic Church Sehion Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Varicadu Masjid - Paippad Puthanpalli Juma Masjid – A historic mosque, renovated in 2023, originally established in 1897
Climate Paippad has a Tropical monsoon climate. Average annual temperatures range from 22 °C to 34 °C, and rainfall averages 1,800–3,000 mm per year, concentrated in the monsoon season (June–September).
Utilities and Services Electricity: Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) Water: Kerala Water Authority and Panchayat pipelines Telecommunications: 4G coverage by BSNL, Jio, Airtel, and Vi Banking: Branches of public and private sector banks are operational nearby Internet: Fiber/broadband provided by BSNL and private ISPs Public Services: Includes post office, village office, and co-operative societies
Tourism Paippad is well-connected to tourism hotspots such as: Alappuzha backwaters (~40 km) Kumarakom (~40 km) Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple (~20 km) Sabarimala (via Chengannur, ~90 km)
Its tree-lined roads, paddy fields, and peaceful lifestyle attract both residents and visitors seeking rural tranquility near city conveniences.
See also Changanassery Thiruvalla Chengannur Kochi Trivandrum
References
Census of India, 2011 Local Self Government Department, Kerala Kerala Police Government of Kerala Portal Believers Church Medical College Hospital TMM Hospital, Thiruvalla Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital