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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
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| name                    = Njarakkal
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''' Narakkal ''' is a village in [[Ernakulam district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/P |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2008-12-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref>
'''Njarakkal''' ({{IPA|ml|ɲaːrɐkːɐl|IPA}}) is a village in the [[Vypin]] area situated in [[Ernakulam district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/P |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2008-12-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Njarakkal/ZCilReIRaa|title=About Njarakkal|website=GeoIQ|access-date=2022-07-01}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Narakkal is situated at the centre of [[Vypin|Vypeen island]].
Njarakkal is a village located at the center of [[Vypin|Vypeen island]], Ernakulam district in the southern state of Kerala, India. According to the 2011 Census of India,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627998-njarackal-kerala.html | title=Njarackal Census Town City Population Census 2011-2024 &#124; Kerala }}</ref> Njarakkal had a population of 23,760 people, with a male population of 11,544 and a female population of 12,216.


Njarakkal is also known as Narakkal.
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.


==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
* [[Fish farm and aqua tourism centre, Vypin]]
 
* Narakkal Panchayath
* Fish Farm and Aqua Tourism Centre (MatsyaFed Njarakkal Fish Farm), Vypin
* Village office
* Njarakkal Panchayath
* Police station
* Village Office
* Police Station
* [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] office (KSEB)
* [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] office (KSEB)
* Krishi Bhavan
* Krishi Bhavan
* Post office
* Post Office
* Jai Hind Play ground
* Jai Hind Play Ground
* Government Register office
* Government Register Office
* Sree Sakthidhara Temple
* Sree Sakthidhara Temple
* Sree Balabhadra Temple
* Sree Balabhadra Temple
* Govt Fisheries U.P. School
* Govt. Fisheries U.P. School
* Surya Wooden Industry
* Surya Wooden Industry
* Western Jewellery- Jewellers
* Western Jewellery- Jewellers
* Bakers Corner- Dominant Bakers
* Bakers Corner- Dominant Bakers
* St. Mary's Church
* [[St. Mary's Church, Njarackal|St. Mary's Church]]
* Majestic Talkies
* Majestic Multiplex
* Judicial First Class Magistrate Court


==Education==
* Govt. Fashion Designing Institute
* Little Flower High School
* Little Flower High School
* Marello Public School
* Marello Public School
* Talent Public School
* Talent Public School
* GVHSS Narakkal
* GVHSS Njarakkal
* St.Joseph Public School
* Assisi Vidyanikethan Public School
 
* St. Joseph's Public School
==Religion==
* [[St. Mary's Church, Njarackal|St. Mary's Church]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Ernakulam district}}
{{Ernakulam district}}
{{Suburbs of Kochi}}
[[Category:Villages in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Villages in Ernakulam district]]
 
[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]


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Latest revision as of 13:56, 11 September 2025


Njarackal
Njarakkal, Narakal, Narackal
Village
Njarakkal Beach
Njarakkal Beach
Coordinates: 10°02′49″N 76°13′01″E / 10.047°N 76.217°E / 10.047; 76.217
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Area
 • Total6.99 km2 (2.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total33,500[1] (estimated)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682505
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registrationKL 42
Nearest cityKochi
Lok Sabha constituencyErnakulam
Vidhan Sabha constituencyVypin
ClimateMODERATE (Köppen)

Njarakkal (ml) is a village in the Vypin area situated in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.[2][3]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

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.

Landmarks[edit | edit source]

  • Fish Farm and Aqua Tourism Centre (MatsyaFed Njarakkal Fish Farm), Vypin
  • Njarakkal Panchayath
  • Village Office
  • Police Station
  • Kerala State Electricity Board office (KSEB)
  • Krishi Bhavan
  • Post Office
  • Jai Hind Play Ground
  • Government Register Office
  • Sree Sakthidhara Temple
  • Sree Balabhadra Temple
  • Govt. Fisheries U.P. School
  • Surya Wooden Industry
  • Western Jewellery- Jewellers
  • Bakers Corner- Dominant Bakers
  • St. Mary's Church
  • Majestic Multiplex
  • Judicial First Class Magistrate Court
  • Govt. Fashion Designing Institute
  • Little Flower High School
  • Marello Public School
  • Talent Public School
  • GVHSS Njarakkal
  • Assisi Vidyanikethan Public School
  • St. Joseph's Public School

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Njarackal Census Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Kerala".
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "About Njarakkal". GeoIQ. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Njarackal Census Town City Population Census 2011-2024 | Kerala".

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