Porkulam

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Porkulam

Maaraath (Transpire)
village
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Population
 (2001)
  Total15,192
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680542
Telephone code04885 2*****
Vehicle registration KL-
Nearest cityKunnamkulam
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKunnamkulam
Website www.porkulam.com

Porkulam is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. Dr. B.K. Tapper found old "nannangadies" in a temple compound at Porkulam. In the nannangadies he found human remains, decorated pearls, iron tools and earthen pots which were very similar to those found at Thakshasila, a site which dates back more than 2400 years.

Thrissur district District in Kerala, India

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Porkulam had a population of 5903 with 2821 males and 3082 females. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.