Koratty
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| Koratty | |
| State - District(s) |
Kerala - Thrissur |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
17,463 - |
Koratty is a census town in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Koratty had a population of 17,463. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Koratty has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 84%. In Koratty, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Tourism
Koratty is one of the biggest Marian/Christian/Catholic pilgrimage travel destination of Kerala in India. It is also known as the Lourdes of Kerala. Korattymuthy is the well known name for Holy Mary or Mother Mary here. Devotees from all over the world visit Koratty annually.
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