Aroor
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Aroor
Kerala, India |
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| District(s) | Alappuzha |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population | 35,281 (2001) |
Aroor is a census town in Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Aroor had a population of 35,281. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Aroor has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 51% of the males and 49% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Aroor, which is the northern most tip of Alappuzha district, lies on the National Highway 47 and is around 17 kms south of Ernakulam (Kochi), the commercial hub of Kerala. Our Lady of Mercy EMHSS, St. Augustine's Church, St. Augustine's High School, Kartyayani Devi Temple,Pavumpayil Sreekrishna Swamy Temple are the major landmarks. And here you can see the cool and smart guys[Aroor Guyz or SRH Guyz] from Alappuzha at the evenings...
