2020. Political leaders of the past include K. M. George (former Minister and the founder of Kerala Congress) and P.P Esthose (former MP and MLA). The present political leaders of Kerala who are from Muvattupuzha are Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Johny Nelloor, Francis George (former MP), and Gopi Kottamurikkal (former MLA and Ernakulam district secretary of CPI(M)). Notable people Madhu Neelakandan, award-winning Indian cinematographer K. M. George was a veteran politician and former minister. He was the founder of the Kerala Congress Party and former Muvattupuzha MLA. His son Francis George is former M. P. of Idukki. Johnny Nellore is a veteran politician and former MLA of Muvattupuzha from 1991 to 2006. He was the chairman of Kerala Congress (Jacob). Now he is in KC (M) Joseph Faction Francis George is a Kerala Congress leader and former MP of Idukki. He is the son of K. M. George. Jeethu Joseph, award-winning Indian film director and screenwriter Bhagath Manuel, Indian film actor Vishak Nair, Indian film actor Anoop Kannan, Indian film director & producer Kalabhavan Abi, Indian film actor Shane Nigam, Indian film actor Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Indian MLA of Muvattupuzha Places of worship Educational organizations School of Architecture Mookambika Technical Campus, Eattappilly, Mannathur P.O Mookambika College of Pharmacy Eattappilly, Mannathur P.O Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology Transport KL-17 is the RTO code for Muvattupuzha taluka, including the town. Auto rickshaws are commonly used for small distances. Taxis are also available. The Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is away from Muvattupuzha town. Muvattupuzha is well-connected to the main cities of the state via road. Muvattupuzha is in the center of the midlands region starting from the eastern borders of Kochi city at Kakkanad spreading all the way to Thodupuzha and Vannappuram. The town has very good accessibility through roads. Unfortunately, railways has not yet reached Muvattupuzha. But, Sabari railway will ensure railway connectivity. Muvattupuzha is a major junction for highways passing through the town. There are nine highways and major roads which join at Muvattupuzha, which include: NH 85 (previously NH 49) Kochi–Dhanushkodi passing through Munnar. MC Road towards Angamaly connects the town towards northern part of the state such as Thrissur, Palakkad and Kozhikode MC Road towards Thiruvananthapuram passing through many important towns in Central Travancore like Kottayam, Changanassery. Punalur–Muvattupuzha PM road passing through low ranges (foothills of western ghats) towns like Thodupuzha, Pala, Ponkunnam Muvattupuzha–Vaikom–Alappuzha highway through Piravom, Peruva, Thalayolaparambu. Muvattupuzha–Theni