Njarackal
Gram Panchayat in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India
Njarakkal (IPA: [ɲaːrɐkːɐl]) is a village in the Vypin area situated in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.
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, 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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