Alappuzha is one of the 14
districts in the state of Kerala in
India. It was formed as
Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a widely known tourist destination and is well known for its
Coir factories. Most of Kerala's
coir industries are situated in and around Alappuzha.