Malampuzha – The Place

Being one of the most important tourist marks adding charm to God’s own country, Malampuzha has already made its presence in the international arena as a tourist destination. The place is situated in the district of Palakkad, the Granary of Kerala. With Bharathapuzha, Malampuzha Dam, Malampuzha Gardens, Rope Way, Fish shaped aquarium, Snake Park, Rock Garden and Yakshi – the cement sculpture, in the forefront, the list of attractions Malampuzha has to offer may go endless. The natural lush green cover combined with man made marvels make the place so enchanting that no holidaymaker will ever have to return empty minded from Malampuzha.

• Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction – 5 kms
• Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport – 55 kms
• Nearest international airport – Cochin International Airport

Malampuzha – The Politics

Sri. V. S. Achuthanandan represents Malampuzha constituency. He is serving the constituency for the second consecutive term now. Both times, he defeated Sri. Satheesan Pacheni of the Congress (I). While he won by 4,703 votes in 2001, the margin increased to a whooping 20,017 votes in 2006.

Malampuzha is considered as a communist stronghold having large agrarian population. The left front did not lose the seat on any occasion except in 1965. E. K. Nayanar became the Chief Minister of Kerala in 1980 for the first time after winning from Malampuzha where he won again in 1982. With Achuthanandan’s ascendance as Chief Minister, Malampuzha has also made history by becoming the sole constituency in Kerala to produce two Chief Ministers for the state.