Arookutty

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Arookutty
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Arookutty
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°52′19″N76°19′43″E / 9.87194°N 76.32861°E / 9.87194; 76.32861
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Alappuzha
Population
 (2001)
  Total17,387
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
688535
Telephone code0478
Vehicle registration KL-32
Lok Sabha constituencyAlappuzha
Niyamasabha constituency Aroor

Arookutty is a census town in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India.

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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.

YearMaleFemaleTotal PopulationChangeReligion (%)
HinduMuslimChristianSikhsBuddhistJainOther religions and persuasionsReligion not stated
2001 [2] 8614877917393-55.9239.844.190.000.010.010.000.03
2011 [3] 965097611941111.60%51.2144.564.130.000.010.000.000.10


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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References

  1. "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.
  2. Census India 2001.
  3. Census India 2011.


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