Alappuzha previously known as Alleppey is a district of Kerala and is, basically, a sandy stretch of land criss-crossed by numerous water bodies, rivers, canals and lagoons. The district covers a total area of 546 square meters. The significant existence of a lake in this district called Vembanad which covers an area of 847 square meters where joins six different rivers before stretching towards the coastal line. The west of Alappuzha there is the Laccadive Sea. The abundance of water bodies of both the sea and the fresh water made this town heaven for fishing and enhances the economy. The land of Alappuzha is very fertile especially for ice cultivation. Apart from rice, Coconut is another product hugely cultivate in Alappuzha.The district of Alappuzha was formed in 1957. But the place has a long and rich historical as well as the mythological past. Kuttanad which is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala is the long land form with a huge stretch of paddy fields, rows of coconut and palm trees and numerous water bodies is the main physical characteristic of this place.