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Karukachal
Town in Kerala, India

Karukachal

Karukachal is a fast-growing town in Changanassery Taluk in Kottayam district of Kerala state in India.

The name "Karukachal" was coined from the words "Karuka"(Karukapullu in Malayalam) which is a type of grass which grew in plenty and "chal" meaning a small body of flowing water. Karukachal in Changanacherry-Vazhoor Road which is almost a century old. The next nearest town, Chanaganasserry, is 14 km & Kottayam is 20 km from Karukachal.

How locals move

Getting around Karukachal the local way

  • Get inAuto rickshaws and taxis are available at the station.

From Wikivoyage: Kallooppara, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-03.

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