Rajakkad is a town in the Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala situated in the Western Ghats.[1]
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Rajakkad | |
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Rajakkad Location in Kerala, India Show map of KeralaRajakkad Rajakkad (India) Show map of India | |
Coordinates: 9°57′50″N 77°6′0″E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Idukki |
Area | |
• Total | 32.66 km2 (12.61 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 16,486 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 685566 |
Telephone Code | 04868 |
Vehicle registration | KL-69, KL-06,KL-37 |
Nearest towns | ErnakulamKothamangalam, Munnar, Kattappana, Cheruthoni, Nedumkandam, Adimali |
Lok Sabha constituency | Idukki |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Udumbanchola |
Rajakkad has a clutch of beautiful tourist spots such as Kallimali View Point, Ponmudi Dam, Kanakakunnu View Point and Kuthumkal Waterfalls. Located around 28km from Munnar, the Kuthumkal Waterfalls offers a perfect ambience for Nature lovers with the mist emerging from surging waters giving a pleasant experience to all. With most of the residents depended on farming, black pepper, cardamom and ginger plantations can be seen in the region.
Most of Rajakkad's inhabitants depend on farming. The main crops are elaichi, black pepper, cardamom and ginger.Tourism is also one of the Income generator of this region Including Hotels,Homestays and restaurants.
As of 2011 Census, Rajakkad had a population of 16,486 with 8,229 males and 8,257 females. Rajakkad village has an area of 32.66 km2 (12.61 sq mi) with 4,094 families residing in it. In Rajakkad, 9.2% of the population was under 6 years of age. Rajakkad had an average literacy of 96.7% higher than the state average of 94%: male literacy was 97.9% and female literacy was 95.5%.[2]
Private and KSRTC buses reach major cities such as Ernakulam, Kottayam, Muvattupuzha, Kattappana, Pala, Adimali, and Kothamangalam. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport 99 km away while the nearest railway station is Aluva railway station 98 km away.
The main routes connecting Rajakkad with other towns are;
2. https://idukki.nic.in/directory/grama-panchayat-rajakkad/
www. idukkidirectory.com
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