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]
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.