Pooyappally is a hamlet in
Kollam District, on the Oyoor – Kottarakara road, in-between Oyoor and
Veliyam. It is about 4 km from Oyoor and 14 km from
Kottarakara. The village is abundant with churches. A Government High School is the major educational institution here. Veliyam Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Maruthamonpally Mahadevar Temple, Velinalloor Sree Rama Swami Temple and Oyoor Keezhuttu Sree Durga Devi Temple are the nearby temples. Other villages linked with Pooyappally are
Ambalamkunnu and Meeyannoor.
Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. Nearest railhead on meter-gauge is Kottarakara Railway Station and on broad-gauge is Kollam Junction Railway Station.
[Source all india (80) 21-Feb-05]
