Choornikkara
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Choornikkara | |
|---|---|
Census town | |
  Choornikkara Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°05′51″N 76°22′51″E / 10.0974100°N 76.380850°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Grama Panchayat |
| • Body | Choornikkara Grama Panchayat |
| • President | Nasseer Choornikkara (INC) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 36,998 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Choornikkara is a census town located in Aluva in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is also the headquarters of the Choornikkara Gram Panchayat.
As of 2001[update] 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.
