Edappon
# Edappon

Edappon is a small town situated in Nooranad panchayat in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India. It is on the bank of the Achankovil river.

## Location

It is situated at a distance of 4 kilometres to the west of Pandalam and 12 km to the east of Mavelikara.

## Temples

Many ancient temples are located here.

* Puthenkavil Sree Devi Temple
* Dakshina kailasam (Siva Temple), Attuva
* Gurunatankavu Temple
* PlakkattethuTemple.

## Churches

* St. Bursoumas Orthodox Church, Attuva
* Immanuel Marthoma Church, Ayranikudy
* Church of God Pentecostal Church and
* Evanjalical Church Ayranikudy are the other major churches

Also the people of Edappon playing a vital role in the Maha Sivarathri of Padanilam Parabrahma Temple and Vishu of Sargakavu Devi Temple.

## Colleges

* Sree Buddha College of Engineering
* Josco College of Nursing
* Josco College of Paramedical

## Schools

* High School, Edappon
* Govt.U.P School, Cherumukha
* Veerasaiva U.P. School, AV Junction
* Vivekananda Vidyapedam School
* St. Bursoumas Public School & Junior College, Ayranikudy

## Hospitals

* Josco Multispeciality Hospital
* Govt. Primary Health Centre
* Santhi Hospital (Clinic)
