Oorakam

Census town in Kerala, vengara India

11°03′50″N 76°00′36″E / 11.064°N 76.010°E / 11.064; 76.010Countryvengara

IndiaStateKeralaDistrictMalappuramPopulation

(2001)

• Total12,589Languages

• OfficialMalayalam, EnglishTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN

676519

Vehicle registrationKL- 65

Oorakam is a census town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. Oorakam is located midway between Malappuram and Vengara. Oorakam is approximately 12 km from Malappuram.^[1]

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census, Oorakam had a population of 12589 with 6084 males and 6505 females.^[1]

Transportation

The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Parappanangadi. The Oorakam Village connected with local bus services between Malappuram and Vengara. This service running frequently by connecting most of areas in the village.

Tourist attractions

The village is located between Oorakam mountain range and Kadalundi River. Oorakam mala is the biggest mountain range in this area. Mini Ooty is a hill near Arimbra village in Kondotty area which can be accessed from Poolappis Junction on Vengara to Malappuram road. Around 6 km to the peak of the mount from state highway. There is a 2000 years old Jain temple at the top of the mountain.^{[citation needed]}