District Alappuzha PIN 688526 Area code 0478 | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 0478 | |
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Poochakkal is part of a small island consisting Arookutty,Panavally,Thycattusserry and Pallippuram Panchayaths close to the Kerala Backwaters in Kerala, India. Until the 2006 Kerala Assembly Elections, Poochakkal was part of the Cherthala LAC. After delimitation from the 2011 elections, it became a part of Aroor LAC.
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Map of Poochakkal, Kerala
Location
Poochakkal is located about 8 miles (14 km) from Cherthala, about 5 miles (8 km) from Vaikom, 12 miles (20 km) from Vytilla Hub and 15 miles (25 km) from Ernakulam.
Economy
The economy was based on a water transportation system. Its water canal connects the eastern and western parts of Vembanadu Lake. Now it is directly connected to NH47 at two places by new road bridges at Aroor and Thuravoor.Also new bridge is under construction connecting to Vaicom
The Poochakkal Market is one of the largest marketplaces in northern Cherthala.