Porkulam Maaraath (Transpire) | |
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village | |
Country | |
State | Kerala |
District | Thrissur |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 15,192 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 680542 |
Telephone code | 04885 2***** |
Vehicle registration | KL- |
Nearest city | Kunnamkulam |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kunnamkulam |
Website | www |
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 is a revenue district of Kerala situated in the central part of that state. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala's population.
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As of 2001 [update] India census, Porkulam had a population of 5903 with 2821 males and 3082 females. [1]
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