The Peninsulas of Ashtamudi Lake comprise a network of promontories, spits, and land projections extending into Ashtamudi Lake (Malayalam: അഷ്ടമുടിക്കായൽ), the second-largest wetland ecosystem in Kerala, India. In local terminology, a feature that projects outward from the main body of land into an adjacent body of water is called Kodi, while the opposite — a water body that extends inland, creating a recess or coastal indentation bounded by terrestrial features on three sides is called Mudi
Major Kodis in Ashtamudi Lake
+ Peninsula / Kodi Geographic Coordinates Formal Geographical Classification Micro-Region / Ward Flanking Aquatic Arms (Mudi) Key Geographic & Historical Features Ashramam Peninsula Urban Peninsula / Urban Reserve Kollam Corporation (Ashramam) Ashramam Mudi & Kandachira Mudi Historic urban parkland containing the Ashramam Mangrove Park, British Residency, and traditional boat jetty landing. Ashtamudi Peninsula Central Headland / Promontory Thrikkaruva Panchayat (Ashtamudi) Ashtamudi Central Basin & Kanjiracode Mudi The central geographic namesake peninsula of the lake; site of the historic Ashtamudi Sree Krishna Swamy Temple. Kavanad Peninsula Coastal Peninsula / Spit Kollam Corporation (Kavanad) Sakthikulangara Arm & Ashtamudi Central Basin Serves as an urban transit corridor along NH 66; transitional landmass between the sea mouth and interior backwaters. Kumbalath Peninsula Inland Headland Munrothuruthu / Kundara border Kumbalath Mudi & Kanjiracode Mudi Rural peninsula characterized by traditional coir-retting zones, coconut groves, and quiet backwater channels. Kureeppuzha Peninsula Suburban Spit / Estuarine Point Kollam Corporation (Kureeppuzha) Kureeppuzha Mudi & Kavanad Arm Estuarine projection extending into the central lake; known for traditional fishing communities and backwater views. Mathilil Peninsula Suburban Promontory Kollam Corporation (Mathilil) Kandachira Mudi & West Kallada Arm High-density suburban landmass extending into the eastern bay of Ashtamudi Lake. Padappakkara Peninsula Inland Estuarine Peninsula Mulavana / Chittumala Region Kanjiracode Mudi & Chittumala Waterway Historic eastern peninsula jutting into Kanjiracode Lake; site of ancient Christian heritage settlements and clay brick manufacturing. Perumon Peninsula Riverine Peninsula / Estuarine Headland Panayam Panchayat (Perumon) Perumon Mudi & Kallada River Estuary Located near the mouth of the Kallada River; site of the historic Perumon railway bridge and agricultural backwater settlements. Prakkulam Peninsula (Sambranikodi) Estuarine Spit / Deltaic Cape Thrikkaruva Panchayat (Prakkulam) Kanjiracode Mudi & Ashtamudi Central Basin Features Sambranikodi at its southern tip; major hub for eco-tourism, shallow-water clam beds, and mangrove conservation. Sakthikulangara Spit Barrier Spit / Barrier Peninsula Sakthikulangara Ward Arabian Sea (West) & Ashtamudi Estuary Mouth (East) Low-lying coastal spit guarding the Neendakara Azhi (sea opening); major marine fishing harbor and shipping channel. Sinkarappalli Peninsula Inland Promontory Perayam / Kundara Region Kanjiracode Mudi & Perayam Arm Quiet agricultural projection in the eastern branch of the lake, known for clay deposits and mangrove fringes. Thevally Peninsula Urban Peninsula / Promontory Kollam Corporation (Thevally) Thevally Mudi & Kandachira Mudi Site of the 19th-century Thevally Palace; dense residential zone jutting into central Ashtamudi. Vellimon Peninsula Estuarine Headland Kundara Region (Vellimon) Perumon Mudi & Kallada River Branch Northern peninsula situated near the entrance of Munroe Island; prominent agricultural and inland fisheries area.
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