The name Mavelikkara is believed to be turned out from the words Maveli the mythical king of Kerala, and Kara means land. This land is believed to be the place where king Mahabali knelt before Vamana, offering his head for Vamana to keep his feet. The town boasts about a rich historical and cultural background. The Chettikulangara Devi Temple, known for the Kumbha Bharani festival is located near the municipality, which is home to one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala created by Lord Parashurama, the Kandiyoor Mahadeva Temple .It was also a major centre of trade and commerce in ancient Kerala and the erstwhile capital of the rulers of Onattukara. As a result of the close association with the Travancore Royal Family, Mavelikkara gained modern facilities well ahead of other places in the state. It is one of the oldest municipalities of the state. Even before India attained independence,

Mavelikkara is a Municipality city in district of Alappuzha, Kerala. The Mavelikkara city is divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Mavelikkara Municipality has population of 26,421 of which 12,070 are males while 14,351 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. 

Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 2044 which is 7.74 % of total population of Mavelikkara (M). In Mavelikkara Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 1189 against state average of 1084. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Mavelikkara is around 965 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Mavelikkara city is 96.90 % higher than state average of 94.00 %. In Mavelikkara, Male literacy is around 97.78 % while female literacy rate is 96.17 %. 

 

Mavelikkara Municipality has total administration over 7,184 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Mavelikkara Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. Currently our website doesn't have information on schools and hospital located within Mavelikkara.