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Census town in Kerala, India

Oorakam Census town Ooraka Mala Oorakam Location in Kerala, India Show map of Kerala Oorakam Oorakam (India) Show map of India Coordinates: 11°03′50″N 76°00′36″E / 11.064°N 76.010°E / 11.064; 76.010 Country India State Kerala District Malappuram Population (2011) • Total 13,149 Languages • Official Malayalam, English Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) PIN 676519 Vehicle registration KL- 65

**Oorakam** is a census town in [Malappuram district](/source/Malappuram_district) in the state of [Kerala](/source/Kerala), India. Oorakam is located midway between [Malappuram](/source/Malappuram) and [Vengara](/source/Vengara%2C_Malappuram_District). Oorakam is approximately 12 km from Malappuram.[1]

## Demographics

As of 2011[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oorakam&action=edit) India [census](/source/Census), Oorakam had a population of 13149 with 6229 males and 6920 females.[2][1]

## Transportation

The nearest airport is at [Kozhikode](/source/Kozhikode_Airport). The nearest major railway station is at [Parappanangadi](/source/Parappanangadi). The Oorakam Village connected with local bus services between Malappuram and Vengara. This service running frequently by connecting most of areas in the village.

## Tourist attractions

The village is located between Oorakam mountain range and Kadalundi River. Oorakam mala is the biggest mountain range in this area. [Mini Ooty](/source/Mini_Ooty) is a hill near [Arimbra](/source/Arimbra) village in Kondotty area which can be accessed from Poolappis Junction on Vengara to Malappuram road. Around 6 km to the peak of the mount from state highway. There is a 2000 years old Jain temple at the top of the mountain.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Villages

- [Nellipparamba](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nellipparamba&action=edit&redlink=1)

- [Mambeethi](/source/Mambeethi)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-censusindia_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-censusindia_1-1) ["Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above"](http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx). Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Oorakam Census Town City Population Census 2011-2026 | Kerala"](https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/627866-oorakam-kerala.html). *www.census2011.co.in*. Retrieved 11 January 2026.

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