Arookutty
Arookutty is a census town in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] 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.
Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
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Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
2001[2] | 8614 | 8779 | 17393 | - | 55.92 | 39.84 | 4.19 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
2011[3] | 9650 | 9761 | 19411 | 11.60% | 51.21 | 44.56 | 4.13 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
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.
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Ambalappuzha |
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Aryad | |
Bharanicavu | |
Champakulam | |
Chengannur |
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Harippad | |
Kanjikkuzhy | |
Mavelikkara |
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Muthukulam |
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Pattanakkad | |
Thycattussery |
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Veliyanad |
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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