Njarackal

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Njarakkal
Narakal
Village
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Njarakkal Beach
Coordinates: 10°02′49″N76°13′01″E / 10.047°N 76.217°E / 10.047; 76.217 Coordinates: 10°02′49″N76°13′01″E / 10.047°N 76.217°E / 10.047; 76.217
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam
Area
  Total6.99 km2 (2.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
  Total24,166
  Density3,500/km2 (9,000/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682505
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registration KL 42
Nearest city Kochi
Lok Sabha constituency Ernakulam
Vidhan Sabha constituency Vypin
Climate MODERATE (Köppen)

Narakkal a village in the Vypin area situated in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. [1] [2]

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Demographics

Narakkal is a village located at the center of Vypeen island, Ernakulam district in the southern state of Kerala, India. According to the 2011 Census of India, Narakkal had a population of 33,030 people, with a male population of 15,735 and a female population of 17,295.

The literacy rate of Narakkal is higher than the national average, with a literacy rate of 96.36% (as of 2011). The majority of the population speaks Malayalam, which is the official language of Kerala, and some people also speak English and Hindi.

Narakkal has a mixed population of people from various religious backgrounds. The majority of the population is Hindu, followed by Muslims and Christians. The village is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional festivals, which are celebrated with great enthusiasm by people of all religions.

The main occupation of the people in Narakkal is fishing, and the village is famous for its fishing industry. However, with the growth of tourism, many people have also started working in the hospitality industry and other related businesses.

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Education

Religion

Some religious people And there are a good percentage of atheists.

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References

  1. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. "About Njarakkal". GeoIQ. Retrieved 1 July 2022.