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  Aroor Location in Kerala, India Show map of Kerala Aroor Aroor (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:9°53′N76°18′E / 9.88°N 76.3°E /9.88; 76.3 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.15 km2 (5.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 39,214 |
| • Density | 2,588/km2 (6,704/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 688534 |
| Telephone code | 0478 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-32 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Alappuzha |
| Niyamasabha constituency | Aroor |
Aroor is afishing village on the northernmost part of theAlappuzha district, withinCherthala taluk ofKerala, India. It lies on either sides ofNational Highway 66 and serves as a gateway betweenKochi andAlappuzha. Aroor, surrounded byVembanad, Kaithappuzha, andKumbalangi backwaters, is known for itsseafood export industry.[1] The Aroor-Kumbalam Bridge is the second-longest bridge in Kerala.
The name "Aroor" traces its origins to the phrase "Arayarude Oor", which means the place of Hindu fishermen, mainly the sub class Vaalarayar or Vaala, deriving their name from their unique fishing equipment, "Dragon Tailed" (Vaal in Malayalam) net used in their legal fishery. It was later shortened as "Arayaroor" and subsequently to the present version.[citation needed]
Aroor is the northernmost tip ofAlappuzha district, situated inCherthala taluk.[1] The Aroor-Kumbalam Bridge is the second-longest bridge (now the bridge is doubled with four-lane traffic) in Kerala, spanning about 993 m. The bypass opened to traffic in 1987.[citation needed]
Aroor assembly constituency is part ofAlappuzha (Lok Sabha constituency). Aroor is known for having electedK. R. Gowri Amma for a record of eight times to theKerala Legislative Assembly.
Seafood export is a major industry of the area, given that Aroor is nearVembanad lake, a part ofKerala backwaters. This ecosystem helps large-scaleprawn andshrimp farming to be an alternative to the low-lying paddy fields, which have the interlocked water system connected to the Kerala backwaters. Secondly theCochin fishing harbour and port is just 15 km away from Aroor. The abundance of marine wealth andlogistical advantages have helped the seafood export to grow, especially around Aroor. There are many marine food processing units in Aroor which provide employment to a number of people. The raw seafood catch is also purchased by large seafood export firms from North Kerala,Kollam, South Karnataka,Orissa, andTamil Nadu, processed and preserved in cold storages, and then trans-shipped throughCochin port.
Another large business is Keltron Controls,[2] which is the control and instrumentation division of Keltron.
As of 2011[update] Indiancensus,[3] Aroor had a population of 39,214. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Its average literacy rate is of 84% higher than the national average of 59.5%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
| Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
| 2001[4] | 17444 | 17839 | 35283 | - | 61.70 | 12.20 | 26.05 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 2011[5] | 19431 | 19783 | 39214 | 11.14% | 58.81 | 14.30 | 26.75 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
Aroor Puthuvaranad Temple is a famous temple in Aroor. The idol of Kali is similar to the Kali idol of Dakshineswar, Kolkata. Aroor Karthyayani Temple is another main temple in Aroor. The name "Aroor" is derived from this temple.[citation needed] It is on the National Highway. Arookutty road starts from the Aroor junction. Aroor Cheruvally Temple and the Kavu with the temple, known as Paradevatha Kavu and Kizhakkedathu Kavu are scenic attractions in the temple. The banyan tree at the southwestern corner of the temple, and the Ganapathi idol known as the Aaltharra Ganapathi, are other attractions of the temple. The Ganapathi idol is similar to the idol of Pillayarpatti Ganapathi. Pillayar patti is a place near Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Kottilakkattu Kudumpa Paradevatha is also near the Cheruvally Temple. The long Pala Maram of the Devasthanam is a main attraction. The Garuda Vahana Ezhunnalleth and Thadi Thullal are the main attractions in the festival.
St. Augustine's Church underDiocese of Cochin is a major attraction, on the highway in the heart of Aroor. The parish is also the part of Mundamveli Parish and separated in the early 1900s. The current church, over 138 years old, was built on land donated by the Aelavanthara family.[6]
