The administrative centre of the Alappuzha District in the Indian state of Kerala is located in Alappuzha, better known by its former name of Alleppey. Alappuzha, a city and municipality in Kerala, with 174,164 people living in its urban area[1] and has the third-highest literacy rate among the state's districts. Alappuzha was recognised as the cleanest town in India in 2016 by the Centre for Science and Environment. [2] The lighthouse built on the city's coast is the first of its sort along the Laccadive Sea coast, and Alappuzha is thought to be the earliest planned city in this area. [3] The city is located 155 km north of Trivandrum, 28 km south of Changanacherry, 46 km north of Kottayam, 53 km south of Kochi, 129.4 km south of Thrissur. [4] Alappuzha, a town featuring canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, was dubbed the "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon. As a result, it is referred to as Kerala's "Venetian Capital." Malayalam is the most widely spoken language in Alappuzha. The city is located 155 km north of Trivandrum, 28 km south of Changanacherry, 46 km north of Kottayam, 53 km south of Kochi, 129.4 km south of Thrissur.