Onakkoor


Onakkoor is a village in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The main attractions in the village are Onakkoor River and Onakkoor Temple. Other attractions include Edayan Lake and Onakkoor check dam. Famous writer George Onakkoor is associated with this village. The SH-42 Highway passes through Onakkoor. Piravom is the nearest town with markets and hospitals. The dominant religions are Hinduism and Christianity.
Onakkoor is a part of Pambakuda Grama Panchayat and is situated in Muvattupuzha Taluk.

Worship Places

Hinduism

  1. Onakkoor temple
  2. Kalarickal temple
  3. Shasthankal temple
  4. Pandianpara temple

Christianity

  1. Onakkoor Valiyapally-St Marys Orthodox church - Located at onakkoor Pallippady
  2. Onakkoor Sehiyon Jacobite Syrian church
  3. St. Mary's Malankara Catholic Church
  4. St. George Orthodox Chapel
  5. St.Ignatius Sehion Orthodox Syrian Church Onakkoor

Transportation

  1. Bus Terminal is available at around 5 km away at Piravom.
  2. Nearest railway station is Piravom Road railway station, at Velloor.
  3. Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport at Nedumbaserry

Demographics

India census, Onakkoor had a population of 12,421 with 6,203 males and 6,218 females.