Kadamakkudy
Kadamakkudy Islands | |
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city | |
Kadamakkudy Syrian Catholic Church | |
Coordinates: 10°03′55″N 76°14′42″E / 10.06519°N 76.2451386°ECoordinates: 10°03′55″N 76°14′42″E / 10.06519°N 76.2451386°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Ernakulam |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 15,823 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Kadamakkudy Islands is a census town in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.
Geography
Kadamakudy Islands is a cluster of fourteen islands: Valiya Kadamakudy (the main island), Murikkal, Palyam Thuruth, Pizhala, Cheriya Kadamakudy, Pulikkapuram, Moolambilly, Puthussery, Chariyam Thuruth, Chennur, Kothad, Korambadam, Kandanad and Karikkad Thuruthu.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Kadamakkudy islands had a population of 15,823. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Kadamakkudy has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 82%. In Kadamakkudy islands, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Religion
Kadamakkudy islands have 9 Catholic Churches.
Servant of God Mar Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly had served as the parish priest of Valiya Kadamakkudy Syrian Catholic Church (1909–11).[2]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Payyappilly Palakkappilly
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