Kaprikkad

Kaprikad
കprikaട്
town
Kaprikad

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 10°10′0″N 76°31′0″E / 10.16667°N 76.51667°E / 10.16667; 76.51667Coordinates: 10°10′0″N 76°31′0″E / 10.16667°N 76.51667°E / 10.16667; 76.51667
Country  India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam
Founded by Lijo KP
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 683544
Telephone code 0484
Vehicle registration KL-40
Nearest city Cochin

Kaprikad is a rural riverside village of Ernakulam district, Kerala, southern India. Kaprikad is situated on the south bank of Periyar river, about 42 kilometers east of Kochi. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is about 18 km (12 mi) by road. The village is a major tourist destination because it houses an elephant training center.

Transportation

Kaprikad has got a Private bus services to places inside Perumbavoor and run into several neighbouring towns. There is few bus services to Perumbavoor from here. AutoRickshaws are commonly used for small distances. The nearest railway stations are Angamaly and Aluva. The Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is only 18 km from the Kaprikad. KL-40 is the RTO code for Kunnathunad Taluk and Perumbavoor. Perumbavoor JRTO is situated at Pattal.

Kaprikad is surrounded by many small but populous commuter villages. The notable ones are Kodanad, Thottuva, Alattuchira, Panamkuzhy, Cheranalloor, Kurichilakode, kaprikad etc. Vallam town, is one of the main interchange points for public transport.

Nearby places

Kaprikkad Ecotourism project

Kodanad is in the list of Ecotourism destination projects sponsored by the Government of India. As a part of this project, Kaprikkad, a village lying 3 km adjacent to Kodanad on the river bank has been set up in 2006 for entertaining visitors in the most natural and environmental friendly way.

Places of worship

Churches

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