Njarackal Explained

Njarakkal
Other Name:Njarackal, Narakal, Narackal
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.047°N 76.217°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ernakulam
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:6.99
Population Total:33500[1] (estimated)
Population As Of:2024
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:682505
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0484
Registration Plate:KL 42
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank3 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:MODERATE (Köppen)

Njarakkal (in Malayalam pronounced as /ɲaːrɐkːɐl/) a village in the Vypin area situated in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.[2] [3]

Demographics

Njarakkal 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,[4] Njarakkal had a population of 23,760 people, with a male population of 11,544 and a female population of 12,216.

The literacy rate of Njarakkal is higher than the national average, with a literacy rate of 97.46% (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.

Njarakkal has a mixed population of people from various religious backgrounds. The majority of the population is Hindu, followed by Christians and Muslims. 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 Njarakkal 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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Notes and References

  1. https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627998-njarackal-kerala.html
  2. Web site: Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above . Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India . 2008-12-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx . 8 December 2008 .
  3. Web site: About Njarakkal. GeoIQ. 2022-07-01.
  4. https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627998-njarackal-kerala.html