Thamarakkulam | |
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village | |
Location in Kerala, India | |
Coordinates: 9°29′0″N 76°30′0″E / 9.48333°N 76.50000°ECoordinates: 9°29′0″N 76°30′0″E / 9.48333°N 76.50000°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Alappuzha |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 26,438 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 690530 |
Telephone code | 0479237 |
Nearest city | Mavelikkara |
Lok Sabha constituency | Mavelikkara |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Mavelikkara |
Thamarakkulam is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. Located in Alappuzha District of Kerala, Thamarakulam is 9 km south of Kattanam and is around 20 km south-east of Kayamkulam. It is located close to the border of Kollam District. Adoor, Ochira and Sasthamkotta are nearby towns. Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, which is 81 km south. Sasthamkotta Railway Station is the nearest railhed. Kayamkulam Junction Railway Station is a major railhead nearby.
Thamarakkulam area was under the Naduvazhi rule during the 16th to 19th century. "Moothanedathu Pillamar", an offshoot of Kayamkulam Raja, ruled the area during this time.
As of 2001[update] India census, Thamarakkulam had a population of 26438 with 12756 males and 13682 females.