Choornikkara

Choornikkara
city
Choornikkara Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 10°05′51″N 76°22′51″E / 10.0974100°N 76.380850°ECoordinates: 10°05′51″N 76°22′51″E / 10.0974100°N 76.380850°E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Ernakulam
Population (2001)
• Total	36,998
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

Choornikkara is a census town in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is also a part of Greater Cochin Area.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[1] Choornikkara had a population of 36,998. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Choornikkara has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 85% and female literacy of 80%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Borders

• South - Klamassery Municipality, Edathala Panchayath
• North -Aluva Municipality, Keezhmadu, Kadungalloore Panchayath
• East - Edathala, Keezhmadu Panchayath
• West - Eloor, Kadungallore Panchayath

Eminent Personalities

• M.V. Devan
• N. F. Varghese
• Xavier Pulppatt
• J. Pallassery

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.