Rajakkad
Rajakkad is a town in the Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala situated in the Western Ghats. It is one of Kerala's fastest growing towns.[1]
Rajakkad | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Rajakkad Location in Kerala, India  Rajakkad Rajakkad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°57′50″N 77°6′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16,378 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 685566 |
| Dialing Code | 04868 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-69, KL-06,KL-37 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Idukki |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Udumbanchola |
Economy
Most of Rajakkad's inhabitants depend on farming. The main crops are elaichi, black pepper, cardamom and ginger. Rajakkad is a tourist destination, offering Kallimali View Point, Ponmudi Dam, Kanakakunnu View Point and Kuthumkal Waterfalls.
Demographics
As of 2011, Rajakkad had a population of 16,378 with 8,219 males and 8,159 females.[1]
Transport
Private and KSRTC buses reach major cities such as Ernakulam, Kottayam, Muvattupuzha, Kattappana, Pala, Adimali, Thopramkudy and Kothamangalam. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport 109.5 km away while the nearest railway station is Aluva 107 km away.
Education
Colleges
- N.S.S College Rajakumari
- Sanjo College (SCMAS),Mullakkanam Rajakkad
- SSM College, Rajakkad
- Nirmala College,Rajakkad
- G-Tech Rajakkad
- Govt.ITI Rajakkad
- IHRD College Rajakkad
Schools
- G.H.S.S Rajakkad
- S.N.V.H.S.S NR City, Rajakkad
- Christhujyothi Senior Secondary School Rajakkad
- Govt.UPS Pazhayaviduthi,Rajakkad
- Sharon Public School
Places of worship
- Sree Mahadeva Temple, Rajakkad
- Sree Bhadrakali Temple Kallimali, Rajakkad
- Sree Bhadrakali Temple Mullakkanam, Rajakkad
- Sree Narayana Temple NR City
- Christuraj Forane Church Rajakkad
- St.Marys Church N.R City, Rajakkad
- St. Marys Jacobite Church Pazhayaviduthi, Rajakkad
- Malankara Christian Church Rajakkad
- Muhiyudheen juma masjid Mammattikkanam, Rajakkad
- Town Masjid Rajakkad
- CSI christ Church Pazhayaviduthi, Rajakkad
- St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India Pazhayaviduthi
- St. Andrews CMS Anglican Church Pazhayaviduthi
- The Pentecost Mission (TPM) Church Rajakad
References
- "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.
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