About Village
Karukutty is a village in Aluva Taluk, Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. comprises 17 wards and falls under Angamaly block panchayat in Aluva taluk. It is part of Angamaly Assembly constituency and Chalakudy Parliament constituency.
Demography
As per the Census India 2011, Karukutty village has population of 14253 of which 7227 are males and 7026 are females. The population of children between age 0-6 is 1483 which is 10.4% of total population
Geography
Spread over an area of 33.57 km² in central Kerala, the terrain is primarily of five types - plain land, valley, high land, sloped terrain and hilltops. Borders East: Mookkannoor panchayat North: Chalakudy River and Koratty panchayat West: Parakkadavu panchayat South: Angamaly municipality
Socio-Economic
Main source of income is from Agriculture
Ecology
Spread over an area of 33.57 km² in central Kerala, the terrain is primarily of five types - plain land, valley, high land, sloped terrain and hilltops.
Tourism
Ezhattumugham :- Ezhattumugham, situated along the Chalakudy River, is a tourist village in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, located in the southwestern part of India. Ezhattumugham has many walking paths, campgrounds, and palm oil farms. It has recently become the location of many movie sets, in part due to the beauty of the Chalakudy river.Parts of Raavan, an action-adventure romantic film starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, were filmed in Ezhattumugham and feature the Athirappally Falls. THUMBOORMUZHI:- Take off your shoes and walk into nature to feel the heartbeat of Mother Earth and the silky flora tickle your feet. Nuzzled in the Chalakkudy River glade enroute the world-renowned Athirappalli Waterfalls is the Thumboormozhi Dam and Hanging Bridge. Tucked in a mystic forest patch this lesser-known wonder is a treasure of Thrissur district. With a dam, butterfly garden, children’s park and hanging bridge- Thumboormozhi has so much to help spice up your holidays. A journey through this dreamy stream of water will leave you with an arresting view of nature. As you go deep into the pristine world of Thumboormuzhi, the musical notes of the water gushing through the creeks of rocks and the chirping of the beautiful birds will make your trip even more delightful. Stroll through the hanging bridge to reach Ezhattumukham- Prakriti Gramam (Nature Village). An amazing view waits your walk through the hanging bridge that links the two banks of the Chalakudy River. Ezhattumukham situated on the other side is part of Ernakulam district. Drop in at the Butterfly Garden to lend an ear to the whispered conversations between the fluttering beauties and the flowers swaying the gentle breeze. The Children’s Park here set amidst the manicured garden offering views of the meandering river and lush green forest is yet another alluring sight. A haven for diverse species of birds, the ideal time to relish this slice of greenery is during the Monsoons when the river and the dam will be overflowing with water bestowing the visitors with breathtaking scenery. If you are looking for a day away from the bustling world to rest on the serene lap of Mother Earth then Thumboormozhi will be the perfect getaway! Visiting time: 0900 - 1700 hrs Entrance Fee: Rs. 15 (Adult) and Rs. 5 (Children) For details contact: Administration Office Thumboormuzhy River Garden Chalakkudy PO Thrissur - 680721 Phone: +91 480 2769888 Getting there:- Nearest railway station: Thrissur Nearest airport:- Cochin International Airport, about 50 k.m