Onakkoor
| Onakkoor ഓണക്കൂർ | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Onakkoor   Onakkoor Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°53′38″N 76°30′51″E / 9.893931°N 76.514162°ECoordinates: 9°53′38″N 76°30′51″E / 9.893931°N 76.514162°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 12,157 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 686667 |
| Telephone code | 485227 |
| Nearest city | Piravom |
| Literacy | 100% |
| Climate | Cool, Windy (Köppen) |
Onakkoor is a village in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala[1] Main attractions are Onakkoor River and Onakkoor Temple. Famous writer George Onakkoor is associated with this village, SH-42 High way[2] is passing through Onakkoor. Piravom is the nearest town with markets and hospitals. The dominant religions are Hinduism and Christianity.
Worship Places
Hinduism
- Onakkoor temple (Onakkoor devi temple)
- Kalarickal temple (Kalarickal paradevatha temple)
- Shasthankal temple (Sree dharmashasthaa temple)
- Pandianpara temple (Pandianpara bhadrakali temple)
Christianity
- Onakkoor Valiyapally-St Marys Orthodox church - Located at onakkoor pallippady(First church of Onakkoor)
- Onakkoor Sehiyon Jacobite Syrian church - located rear Palam jn
Transportation
- Bus Terminal (Private & Public) is available 5 km away at Piravom
- Nearest railway station is Piravom road railway station, at velloore
- Nearest airport is Kochin international airport at Nedumbaserry
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Onakkoor had a population of 12157 with 6151 males and 6006 females.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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