About Village
Moorkkanad village is located in Perinthalmanna Tehsil of Malappuram district in Kerala, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Perinthalmanna and 19km away from district headquarter Malappuram.
Demography
The Moorkkanad village has population of 36324 of which 17165 are males while 19159 are females as per Population Census 2011. In Moorkkanad village population of children with age 0-6 is 5030 which makes up 13.85 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Moorkkanad village is 1116 which is higher than Kerala state average of 1084. Child Sex Ratio for the Moorkkanad as per census is 942, lower than Kerala average of 964.
Geography
The total geographical area of village is 3064 hectares. Moorkkanad has a total population of 36,324 peoples. There are about 6,944 houses in Moorkkanad village. Perinthalmanna is nearest town to Moorkkanad which is approximately 13km away.
Socio-Economic
People belong to all the three classes viz upper ,middle and lower classes are living peacefully in this village.Out of which lower class families are more in number.People belong to all the three main religions -Hindu,Muslim and Christian are living harmoniously
Ecology
Agricultural fields and Greenery increases the beauty of the village.
Tourism
Paloor Kotta waterfalls -This gorgeous two-Decker waterfall flaunts a magnificent drop amidst a verdant landscape Flora Fantasy park- 4km from vengad