Oorakam

Oorakam
Oorakam
—  village  —
Oorakam
Location of Oorakam
in Kerala and India
Coordinates 10°32′47″N 76°07′18″E / 10.5465095°N 76.1216873°E / 10.5465095; 76.1216873Coordinates: 10°32′47″N 76°07′18″E / 10.5465095°N 76.1216873°E / 10.5465095; 76.1216873
Country India
State Kerala
District(s) Malappuram
Population 12,589 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Oorakam is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. Oorakam is located midway between Malappuram and Vengara. Oorakam is approximately 12 km from Malappuram.[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Oorakam had a population of 12589 with 6084 males and 6505 females.[1]

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