Porkulam | |
— village — | |
Coordinates | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District(s) | Thrissur |
Population | 5,903 (2001[update]) |
Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Porkulam is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. Dr. B.K. Tapper found old "nannangadies" in a temple compound at Porkulam. In the nannangadies he found human remains, decorated pearls, iron tools and earthen pots which were very similar to those found at Thakshasila, a site which dates back more than 2400 years.
As of 2001[update] India census, Porkulam had a population of 5903 with 2821 males and 3082 females.[1]