title: Arookutty
text: # Arookutty
  
  Arookutty is a census town in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  As of 2001 India census, Arookutty had a population of 17,387. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Arookutty has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is the northern tip of a beautiful peninsula by the name Karappuram surrounded by vembanad lake in three sides.
  
  | Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | Religion (%) | Religion (%) | Religion (%) | Religion (%) | Religion (%) | Religion (%) | Religion (%) |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated |
  | 2001 | 8614 | 8779 | 17393 | - | 55.92 | 39.84 | 4.19 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
  | 2011 | 9650 | 9761 | 19411 | 11.60% | 51.21 | 44.56 | 4.13 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
  
  Arookutty My Village, a documentary on the history of Arookutty, was published in 2012. It is directed by Biju Chettukad, a history teacher at Mattathil Bhagom School
  
  ## Location
  
  The nearest major railway station is Ernakulam Junction and the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport.
  
  Cherthala - Arookutty road runs parallel to National Highway 47. Nearest Railway Station Aroor Railway Station.
  
  