Mookkannoor
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Mookkannoor is a village
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...

 in Ernakulam district
Ernakulam district
-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...

 in the India
India
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n state of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

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The nearest city is Angamaly (6 km)
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (13 km)

Demographics

As per|2001 India census
Census
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, Mookkannoor had a population of 18638 with 9432 males and 9206 females.
People of Mookkannoor are known for culture and social responsibility. They have a very helpful nature, and welcoming attitude towards visitors. The Catholic religious congregation of St. Therese (CST) was founded here. The Brothers of that community are engaged in various religious and social activities including healthcare and education in Mookkannoor today. Their hospital is a major centre of medical care and nursing education. Residents of Mookkannoor and nearby areas like Manjapra, Koratty, Karukutty, Palissery, Thuravoor, Anappara are getting medical care at this hospital. Mookkannoor is a small business and cultural hub for people of neighbouring areas.

The Panchayath office, Village office, Post office, Agriculture office and Electricity office are located in the heart of the village. Mookkannoor now hosts one of the famous engineering colleges - FISAT. Mr.Hormis who is the founder of the Federal Bank was born in Mookkannoor. Mokkannoor branch is one of the branches of Federal Bank which was started at the founding period. Now South Indian bank also started a branch at Mookkannoor. Mookkannoor is known for its educational services provided inside the village and it is one of the most developed and progressed among the nearby villages and areas when compared to them. Mookkannoor also has a famous modern rice mill named Pamba Rice since 1970. Now they are exporting their rice all over the world. This red matta rice is very tasty and fresh. there are many financial and educational institutions that operate at Mookkannoor now, There are so many English medium and Malayalam medium schools, Trade college - ITC. The easiest way to Athirappilly is through Mookkannoor-Ezhattumukham or Thumboormuzhi Dam. You can save 25km if you go through Mookkannoor.

Mookkannoor is a Main road to famous tourist places like Athirapilly waterfalls, Vazhachaal, Thumboormuzhy, Silverstorm water theme park, Dream world water theme park and towards Tamil Nadu.

Mookkannoor is very close to International pilgrim center Malayattor where one of the 7 churches built by St. Thomas (15th century is located).
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