Arookutty
Arookutty is a census town in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India.
Arookutty | |
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village | |
  Arookutty Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°52′19″N 76°19′43″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 17,387 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 688535 |
| Telephone code | 0478 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-32 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Alappuzha |
| Niyamasabha constituency | Aroor |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Arookutty had a population of 17,387. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Arookutty has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is the northern tip of a beautiful peninsula by the name Karappuram surrounded by vembanad lake in three sides.
Arookutty My Village, a documentary on the history of Arookutty, was published in 2012. It is directed by Biju Chettukad, a history teacher at Mattathil Bhagom School
Location
The nearest major railway station is Ernakulam Junction and the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport.
Cherthala - Arookutty road runs parallel to National Highway 47. Nearest Railway Station Aroor Railway Station.
References
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
Arookutty My Village, a documentary on the history of Arookutty, was published in 2012. It is directed by Biju Chettukad, a history teacher at Mattathil Bhagom School