Ernakulam district

This article is about the district in Kerala. For other uses, see Ernakulam (disambiguation).

This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: references and uncited sections. Please help improve this article if you can. (September 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

District in Kerala, India

Ernakulam district

എറണാകുളം ജില്ലാ

District

Clockwise from top:
Kochi skyline, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, International Container Transshipment Terminal, Lulu International Shopping Mall, Cochin Shipyard, Kochi Marina, Cochin International Airport, and Kochi Metro

Old map from 1998 to 2023

Ernakulam District

Coordinates: 10°00′N 76°20′E﻿ / ﻿10.00°N 76.33°E﻿ / 10.00; 76.33
Country|  India
State| Kerala
Headquarters| Kakkanad, Kochi
Subdivisions|

Revenue Divisions: 2

* Fort Kochi
* Muvattupuzha

Taluks: 7

* Kanayannur
* Kochi
* Aluva
* Kunnathunad
* Muvattupuzha
* Kothamangalam
* Paravur

Government

• Collector| G. Priyanka, IAS
• Commissioner & DIG (Kochi)| Putta Vimaladitya, IPS
• S.P (Ernakulam Rural)| K.Karthik, IPS
• DFO| A. Renjan, IFS
Area

[2]

• Total

| 2,408 km2 (930 sq mi)
• Rank| 8th
Population

(2018)

• Total

| 3,427,659[1]
• Density| 1,119/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Languages

• Official| Malayalam
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code| IN-KL-KO, IN-KL
Vehicle registration|

* KL-07 Ernakulam
* KL-17 Muvattupuzha
* KL-39 Thripunithura
* KL-40 Perumbavoor
* KL-41 Aluva
* KL-42 North Paravur
* KL-43 Mattancherry
* KL-44 Kothamangalam
* KL-63 Angamaly

HDI (2025)| 0.827[3]
very high
Website| ernakulam.nic.in
Inchathotty Bridge near Kothamangalam

Ernakulam (IPA: [erɐɳɐːguɭɐm] ⓘ; ISO: Eṟaṇākuḷaṁ) is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, and takes its name from the eponymous city division in Kochi. It is situated in the central part of the state, spans an area of about 2,408 km2 (930 sq mi), and is home to over 9% of Kerala's population. Its headquarters are located at Kakkanad. The district includes Kochi, also known as the commercial capital of Kerala, which is famous for its ancient churches, Hindu temples, synagogues and mosques.

The district includes the largest metropolitan region of the state: Greater Cochin. Ernakulam district yields the highest revenue and the largest number of industries in the state.[4] Ernakulam is the second most populous district in Kerala, after Malappuram (out of 14 districts).[5] The district also hosts the highest number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala state.

The most commonly spoken language in Ernakulam is Malayalam. English is widely used, mostly in business circles. Ernakulam became India's first district to have 100 percent banking or full "meaningful financial inclusion" in 2012.[6][7]

Ernakulam has a high Human Development Index of 0.801 (UNHDP report 2005), which is one of the highest in India.[8]

## Etymology

[edit]

This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (August 2023)

|

## History

[edit]

Rama Varma XV at the Delhi Durbar of 1903. Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi

Ernakulam has played a part in the political history of south India since ancient times. The Jews, Syrians, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British, and Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to the Kingdom of Cochin and left their impressions on the town. The port at Kozhikode held superior economic and political position in medieval Kerala coast, while Kannur, Kollam, and Kochi, were commercially important secondary ports, where the traders from various parts of the world would gather.[9] In 1664, the municipality of Fort Kochi was established by Dutch Malabar, making it the first municipality in Indian subcontinent, which got dissolved when the Dutch authority got weaker in 18th century.[10] In 1896, the Maharaja of Cochin initiated local administration by forming a town council in Ernakulam. Initially, The district's headquarters were located in the portion of the city known as Ernakulam, which gave the district its name; the headquarters was relocated afterwards to Kakkanad.

In the year 1998, Kuttampuzha village was added to the district from Idukki district following which the district got a political boundary with neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. There is no interstate road that connects the district with the neighbouring state through this border.

## Geography

[edit]

This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

The Ernakulam district covers an area of 2,408 km2 (930 sq mi) on the Western Coastal Plains of India. It is surrounded by the Thrissur District to the north, the Idukki District to the east, Alappuzha and Kottayam and the Laccadive Sea to the west. The district is divided geographically into highland, midland, and coastal area. The altitude of the highlands is about 300 m (980 ft). The Periyar River, Kerala's longest, flows through all the taluks except Muvattupuzha. The Muvattupuzha River and a branch of the Chalakkudy River also flow through the district. The average yearly rainfall in the district is 3,432 mm (135.1 in). The district has a moderate climate and mostly falls within the Malabar Coast moist forests ecoregion, while the highlands are part of the South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests ecoregion.Some parts of the Idamalayar Reserve Forest and Mankulam Forest Division have Sholas but these parts are inaccessible by road. The Idamalayar Reserve Forest, and Edamalakkudy. Many types of sand, soil, and rocks are abundant here. Cochin International Airport is located in the northern part of the district at Nedumbassery, Kochi.

The district houses two Urban Agglomerations, Kochi and Kothamangalam. Kochi is the largest city in the state, and 17th most populous in the country according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs rankings based on the 2011 Census, with an area of over 843km2 and 2.12 million population.

### Topography

[edit]

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

The district is divided into three parts: lowland, midland, and the highland that consist of seaboard, plains, and hills and forests respectively. 20 percent of the total area are lowlands. The forests in the eastern part of the district are mostly remote, forming a part of the Anamalais. The midland consists mainly of plain land and a group of islands that naturally drain water via backwaters and canals. The hilly or eastern portion is formed by a section of the Western Ghats. Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam taluks, which were initially parts of the Kottayam district and constitute the highlands. Muvattupuzha and Periyar are the main rivers, of which the latter flows through Muvattupuzha, Aluva, Kunnathunad and Parur taluks. During the rainy season these rivers are full and heavy floods affect the low-lying areas on the banks, but in the summer season, they generally go dry and narrow. The Periyar is stretched over a length of 229 km (142 mi).

### Forest and wildlife

[edit]

The Grey hornbill

The flora of this district is tropical. The heavy rainfall combined with moderate temperatures and fertile soil support abundant vegetation. Many of the common plants are found in the coastal area, which forms the lowland region. The midland region is occupied by coconut palms, paddy, tapioca, pepper, pineapple and pulses. The lower slopes of the highland region have teak and rubber.

#### Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

[edit]

Mangalavanam

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is located at the centre of Kochi. It covers 2.74 ha (6.8 acres),[11] supports many species of mangroves and is a nesting ground for a variety of migratory birds. The Managalavanam is called the "green lung of Kochi",[12] considering its role in controlling the city's air pollution.[13]

#### Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

[edit]

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary lies on the northern bank of the Periyar River and covers about 25 km2 (10 sq mi). It was founded by ornithologist Salim Ali. The sanctuary is 80 km (50 miles) from Kochi. Birds found here include falcons, jungle fowl, water hens, and hornbills. The flora of this area consists mainly of plantations of teak, rosewood, and mahogany. Further on the road, Pooyamkutty forest of the Anamalais is reached.

### Climate

[edit]

Climate data for Kochi

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Record high °C (°F)  | 35
(95)  | 37
(99)  | 37
(99)  | 34
(93)  | 35
(95)  | 33
(91)  | 35
(95)  | 35
(95)  | 38
(100)  | 35
(95)  | 34
(93)  | 33
(91)  | 38
(100)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 30
(86)  | 31
(88)  | 31
(88)  | 31
(88)  | 31
(88)  | 28
(82)  | 28
(82)  | 28
(82)  | 28
(82)  | 29
(84)  | 30
(86)  | 30
(86)  | 30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 23
(73)  | 25
(77)  | 26
(79)  | 26
(79)  | 26
(79)  | 25
(77)  | 24
(75)  | 24
(75)  | 25
(77)  | 25
(77)  | 25
(77)  | 23
(73)  | 25
(77)
Record low °C (°F)  | 17
(63)  | 18
(64)  | 20
(68)  | 21
(70)  | 22
(72)  | 21
(70)  | 21
(70)  | 20
(68)  | 22
(72)  | 20
(68)  | 20
(68)  | 19
(66)  | 17
(63)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 21.9
(0.86)  | 22.9
(0.90)  | 35.3
(1.39)  | 124.0
(4.88)  | 395.7
(15.58)  | 720.7
(28.37)  | 697.2
(27.45)  | 367.8
(14.48)  | 289.4
(11.39)  | 302.3
(11.90)  | 175.1
(6.89)  | 48.3
(1.90)  | 3,228.3
(127.10)
Source 1: [14]
Source 2: [15]

## Economy

[edit]

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

Kochi Marine Drive Day View The beauty in the night, Marine Drive, Kochi Infopark, Kochi

Ernakulam district is the richest district in Kerala and is the biggest commercial centre in the state of Kerala. It contributes the most to the state exchequer in terms of GSVA and tax revenues. It has the highest literacy rate as well as the highest per capita income in the state, along with having the greatest number of commercialised banks, startups and large-scale industries & MSMEs in the state. Its M.G. Road is home to some of Kerala's most prestigious enterprises. Kochi is also the headquarters of some large companies like Lulu Group International, Federal Bank, Geojit, V-Guard, and Muthoot.

The sea along the entire coast of the district and its backwaters are the habitat of various kinds of fish that supply both marine and inland fisheries.

### Agriculture

[edit]

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

The eastern part of Ernakulam is primarily agrarian in nature. Rice is the principal crop cultivated in the wetlands. The district is the largest producer of nutmeg and pineapple in the state: more than 55% of pineapples produced in the state is cultivated in the district. Rubber is the most cultivated plantation crop in the district and the district is the second-largest producer of rubber in the state behind Kottayam. Other important crops cultivated in the district are tapioca, black pepper, areca nut, coconut, turmeric, banana, and plantain.

## Education

[edit]

See also: Educational Institutions in Ernakulam District

Administrative Block of Cochin University of Science and Technology

Ernakulam is the first district in India to have 100 percent literacy by 1990. In fact Kochi has the highest literacy rate for any city in the country with over 20 lakhs population. Pothanikkad is the first village in India that achieved 100 percent literacy according to state literacy programme is in this district.[citation needed]

There are three prominent universities in Ernakulam: Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kalady, Cochin University of Science and Technology in Kalamassery, and Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies in Kochi. The district has the most educational institutions in the state; as of 2019, there are 476 fully high-tech schools in Ernakulam.[16]

In 2017, Ernakulam district administration launched the Roshni project, which aims to provide Malayalam education to migrant children. It supported 1,265 migrant workers' children from lower primary to high school.[17]

## Divisions

[edit]

See also: Administration of Ernakulam district

There are two revenue divisions: Fort Kochi and Muvattupuzha. The municipal corporation is in Kochi.

### Taluks

[edit]

The district has the most taluks in Kerala, with a total of seven, grouped under two revenue divisions — Fort Kochi and Muvattupuzha. Each revenue division is headed by a Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), while each taluk is administered by a tehsildar.

* Paravur
* Aluva
* Kunnathunad
* Muvattupuzha
* Kochi
* Kanayannur
* Kothamangalam

These taluks are further divided into 124 revenue villages for land revenue and related administrative matters.[18]

### Municipalities

[edit]

Interestingly, Ernakulam district has the most municipalities in the state.

* North Paravur
* Piravom
* Muvattupuzha
* Koothattukulam
* Perumbavoor
* Aluva
* Angamaly
* Thripunithura
* Kalamassery
* Kothamangalam
* Eloor
* Maradu
* Thrikkakara

A criticism that has been centered around this fact is that despite municipalities like Aluva, Kalamassery, Thrikkakara, Maradu, Tripunithura and Eloor becoming assimilated into Kochi city, they still exist as individual municipalities instead of being under Kochi Corporation. Surprisingly the corporation has not amended its limits for over half a century, since 1967 to be precise. The corporation was the largest in area and population when it was formed, and all these regions were panchayaths back then. Instead of adding them to the corporation when these regions started developing due to the urban expansion of Kochi city, they were made into separate municipalities thus largely handicapping the corporation. Now the call to expand these outdated limits for a better unified administration for the entire city of Kochi is a strong public demand.[19]

### Rural divisions

[edit]

Ernakulam district’s rural local self-government is organised into a three-tier system comprising one district panchayat, 14 block panchayats, and 82 gram panchayats. This structure functions under the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 to plan and implement development programmes, deliver basic services, and promote participatory governance in rural areas.[20]

### Parliamentary Constituencies

[edit]

* Ernakulam Parliamentary Constituency
* Chalakudy Parliamentary Constituency (partially)
* Idukki Parliamentary Constituency (parts of Muvattupuzha taluk and Kothamangalam taluk)
* Kottayam Parliamentary Constituency (parts of Muvattupuzha taluk and Kanayannur taluk)

### Assembly Constituencies

[edit]

* Piravom
* Angamaly
* Aluva
* Kalamassery
* North Paravur
* Vypin
* Kochi
* Ernakulam
* Thrikkakara
* Thripunithura
* Perumbavoor
* Kunnathunad
* Moovattupuzha
* Kothamangalam

## Demographics

[edit]

Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

1901| 646,235| —
1911| 735,267| +1.30%
1921| 789,311| +0.71%
1931| 982,731| +2.22%
1941| 1,172,292| +1.78%
1951| 1,393,679| +1.74%
1961| 1,702,740| +2.02%
1971| 2,170,820| +2.46%
1981| 2,549,255| +1.62%
1991| 2,840,279| +1.09%
2001| 3,105,798| +0.90%
2011| 3,282,388| +0.55%
2018| 3,427,659| +0.62%
source:[21]

According to the 2018 Statistics Report, Ernakulam has a population of 3,427,659.[1] The 2011 census of India reports that the district is ranked 104th most populous in India out of 640.[5] The district has a population density of 1,072 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,780/sq mi).[5] Its population growth rate in 2001–2011 was 5.69%.[5] Ernakulam has a sex ratio of 1027 females for every 1000 males,[5] and a literacy rate of 95.89%. 68.07% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 8.18% and 0.50% of the population respectively.[5]

Languages of Ernakulam district (2011)[22]

1. Malayalam (96.7%)
2. Konkani (0.97%)
3. Tamil (0.94%)
4. Others (1.39%)

According to the 2011 census, 96.70% of the population spoke Malayalam, 0.97% Konkani and 0.94% Tamil as their first language.[22]

This district is listed as the "most advanced" district in Kerala. It had a resident population of 3,105,798 as of 2001, excluding the commuters from neighbouring districts.[23]

According to the 2011 Census of India, Ernakulam District also houses the largest city (UA) in the state (17th largest in the country) – Kochi Urban Agglomeration. Kochi UA spans across 843km2 with a population of 2,119,724 (2.12 million),[24] thereby housing approximately two thirds of the population of Ernakulam District. Government of Kerala have also marked Kochi UA as the only "first order UA" in the state, which has its influence spread across the entire state unlike the other smaller cities.

The district also houses another smaller urban agglomeration – Kothamangalam, which has an area of 81.42 km2 housing over 1,14,639 people. The towns of Kothamangalam and Muvattupuzha form a major chunk of the Kothamangalam UA.

### Religion

[edit]

Religions in Ernakulam district (2011)[25]

Religion |  | Percent
Hinduism |

| 45.99%
Christianity |

| 38.03%
Islam |

| 15.67%
Other or not stated |

| 0.31%

Religions in Ernakulam  Talukas  | Hindus  | Christians  | Muslims  | Others

|
|
|
|

Kunnathunad  | 45.32  | 35.39  | 19.16  | 0.13
Aluva  | 37.78  | 44.64  | 17.29  | 0.29
Paravur | 56.69  | 28.93  | 14.13  | 0.25
Kochi  | 41.74  | 41.15  | 16.67  | 0.44
Kanayannur | 53.16  | 34.49  | 11.91  | 0.44
Muvattupuzha | 40.53  | 45.14  | 14.12  | 0.21
Kothamangalam  | 36.16  | 41.82  | 21.77  | 0.25

Hindus (46%) accounts for the largest community, followed by Christians (38%) (Latin Catholic, Syro-Malabar, Jacobites, Pentecostals and Malankara Orthodox) and Muslims (15.7%).[25] A small population of Jains, Jews, and Sikhs reside in Kochi.[26] Ernakulam once had a vibrant Jewish population, with several synagogues, known as the Malabar Jews who used to dominate the trade and commercial activities in the district. After the state of Israel was formed in 1945, the entire community made aliyah to Israel in the 1950s. Today they number 8000 in Israel but very few Jews remain in the district. After a direct flight service was established between Kochi and Tel Aviv they have retained ties with the state with annual visits and gatherings.

Ernakulam also has a significant Konkani Hindu population who migrated from Goa during the Goa Inquisition.[27] There is a small Jain community in Ernakulam district, concentrated mainly in Kochi city.[28] The Sikh community in Ernakulam is also concentrated mainly in Kochi. There are more than 25 Sikh families in Kochi and there is one gurdwara.[29]

Thrikkakara Temple-one of the few temples in India and only temple in Kerala dedicated to Lord Vamana Chottanikkara Temple

## Culture

[edit]

### Festivals and traditions

[edit]

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

The Aluva Sivarathri festival at the Aluva Mahadeva Temple (situated on the banks of river Periyar) in Aluva attracts people from around the country.

St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Piravom is believed to be founded in 405 A.D. and was the headquarters of Archdeacon and St Thomas until the 18th century.

Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kalady, which is considered to be a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus around the world.

Kallil Kshethram is a famous Jain temple near Perumbavoor.

Puthencruz is the regional seat of Syriac Orthodox Church in India, and is where Saint Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor is located.

The eight-day lent (Ettunombu) festival at St Mary's Jacobite Syrian Valiyapally, Thamarachal attracts many people from all over the state. St. George Orthodox Syrian Church at Kadamattam near Muvattupuzha is very old and was founded by Mar Abo Syrian Metropolitan in the 5th century A.D. He brought a cross from Persia, which is preserved in the church. The festival at the Latin church of Vallarpadam on 24 September attracts people belonging to all religions. The icon of Virgin Mary in this church is credited with many miracles. St. George's Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally was founded in 593 A.D.

Important pilgrimage sites in Ernakulam are Koonan Kurish St George Orthodox Pilgrim church, Mattancherry; Vadakken Paravoor St Thomas Catholic Church, Malayattoor Pally; and Mor Thoman Jacobite Church, Kothamangalam; and Thrikkunnathu St Mary's Seminary Church, Aluva. The relics of Gregorios Abdul Jaleel are preserved at the St. Thomas Jacobite church North Paravur. Thousands of pilgrims from Kerala culminate on 27 April for the Dhukrono of the Saint. The Feast of Eldho Mor Baselios is celebrated in the tomb church Mor Thoman Church at Kothamangalam every year on 2 and 3 October. The Feast of Paulose Mar Athanasius on 26 January at Thrikkunnathu St Mary's Seminary Church, Aluva, where he is entombed, also attracts thousands.

Gheevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala, also known as Parumala Thirumeni, the first saint of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church from India was born and brought up in Mulanthuruthy.

### Places of interest

[edit]

* Marine Drive, Kochi
* Kadavumbhagam Mattancherry Synagogue
* Kadavumbhagam Ernakulam Synagogue
* Paradesi Synagogue: Constructed in 1567, only active synagogue in the Kochi.
* Chinese Fishing Nets (Cheena Vala)
* Hill Palace, Tripunithura
* Bolgatty Island
* Willingdon Island
* Dutch Palace: Made in 1568 by the Portuguese. Later re-structured by the Dutch.
* St. Francis Church, Kochi: Originally built in 1503, the oldest European church in India
* Kodanad: Elephant training centre is located here.
* Pareekshit Thampuran Museum
* Kerala Historical Museum: Located at Edappally
* Chendamangalam, a village
* Palium Palace
* Vypeenakotta Seminary
* Bhoothathankettu, a scenic dam site
* St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor: The only international shrine in Asia. Believed to have been visited by St. Thomas, the apostle.
* Wonder La, Kakkanad: Amusement park
* Cherai Beach.
* Kuzhippilly Beach[30]
* Fort Kochi Beach
* Paniyeli Poru
* Ezhattumugham

## Transport

[edit]

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

Main article: Transportation in Ernakulam district

### Road connectivity

[edit]

Three major national highways pass through Ernakulam, namely Panvel - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway or National Highway 66, National Highway 66 or Kochi - Salem Highway (part of the NSEW corridor), & Kochi - Madurai - Thondi Highway or National Highway 85.

### Railway station

[edit]

Ernakulam has 17 railway stations. Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Aluva are the major stations. Other stations include Angamaly, Tripunithura, Edapally, Mulanthuruthy, Karakutty, Chowara, Kalamassery, Nettoor, Kumbalam, Chottanikkara Road, Kanjiramattom and Piravom Road. The rail routes travel via Thrissur, Kottayam, Cochin H.T., Alappuzha, and Vallarpadam. The Angamaly-Erumely Sabarimala route passes through the district. Kochi Metro runs in Kochi.

### Airport

[edit]

Ernakulam district has two airports: Naval airport in W.island (Old Cochin airport) and Cochin International Airport (CIAL). CIAL is the fourth largest airport in the country after Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai, and serves International passengers.

### Water transport

[edit]

Ernakulam lies in the flat delta region of the Periyar and Moovattupuzha rivers. Water transport is prominent in the district via rivers and lagoons.

## Notable people

[edit]

* Adi Sankaracharya (Saint Advaita)
* Abraham Barak Salem (Jewish Gandhi)
* Ajay Kudua (cricketer)
* Swami Chinmayananda (Indian spiritual leader and geetacharya)
* Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of Parumala (Syrian Orthodox Saint)
* Paulose Mar Athanasius (Syrian Orthodox Saint)
* Shadkala Govinda Marar (Carnatic musician)
* Sahodaran Ayyappan (social reformer and former minister of Kochi State)
* K. J. Yesudas (singer)
* Changampuzha (poet)
* Malayattoor Ramakrishnan (novelist)
* NS Madhavan (writer)
* N. A. Naseer (photographer, activist and author)
* Sebastian Paul (politician)
* Simon Britto Rodrigues (politician)
* Feroze V Rasheed (cricketer)
* K Jayaraman (cricketer)
* G. Sankara Kurup (poet)
* P K Vasudevan Nair (former chief minister)
* Balachandran Chullikad (poet and actor)
* Sreesanth (cricketer)
* K. V. Thomas (politician)
* Asin Thottumkal (actress)
* Jayasurya (actor)
* Cochin Haneefa (actor)
* Sreejesh Ravindran (hockey player)
* Sankaradi (actor)
* Salim Kumar (actor)
* T. K. Narayana Pillai (former chief minister of Kerala)
* Jayaram (actor)
* Lalu Alex (actor)
* Hibi Eden (politician)
* K. M. George (politician)
* Francis George (politician)
* Johnny Nellore (politician)
* T. M. Jacob (politician)
* Anoop Jacob (politician)
* Jose Thettayil (politician)
* Revathi (actress)
* Dulquer Salmaan (actor)
* Nivin Pauly (actor)
* Lal (actor)
* Rajeev Ravi (director and cinematographer)
* Subi Suresh (actress and comedian)

## Gallery

[edit]

* Paradesi Cochin Jewish Synagogue

* St. Francis Church

* Chinese Net Bridge at Marine Drive walkway

* The old Dutch cemetery in Kochi

* School in Old Kochi

* Fishing nets in Fort Kochi

* Hill Palace, Tripunithura

* High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam

* Heritage Building of Ernakulam District Court

## See also

[edit]

* Arayankavu
* Edathala
* Kizhakkambalam
* Kizhakkumbhagom
* Malayattoor
* Payyal
* Perumpalloor
* Thuthiyoor

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b Annual Vital Statistics Report – 2018 (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala. 2020. p. 55\. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
2. ^ "Demography -Ernakulam" (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
3. ^ "Kerala | UNDP in India". UNDP.
4. ^ Pilgrimate to Temple Heritage 2019: Ernakulam district temples. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd, 2019. 2019. ISBN 9788193456781. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
5. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Hand Book: Ernakulam" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
6. ^ "Ernakulam to be declared first district with 100% banking". Business Line. Chennai. 15 November 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
7. ^ Soundarapandian, Mookkiah (2000). Literacy Campaign in India. New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House. p. 21\. ISBN 9788171415533.
8. ^ "Kerala". UNDP in India. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
9. ^ The Portuguese, Indian Ocean and European Bridgeheads 1500–1800. Festschrift in Honour of Prof. K. S. Mathew (2001). Edited by: Pius Malekandathil and T. Jamal Mohammed. Fundacoa Oriente. Institute for Research in Social Sciences and Humanities of MESHAR (Kerala)
10. ^ M K Sunil Kumar (26 September 2017). "50 years on, Kochi still has a long way to go". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
11. ^ "Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary". Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
12. ^ "Green Lung of Kochi". cochin.org. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
13. ^ "Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary". Kochi Servnet. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
14. ^ "Kochi, India". Whetherbase. August 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
15. ^ "Kochi, India". MSN India. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
16. ^ "Now, Ernakulam has 476 fully high-tech schools". The Hindu. 7 December 2019.
17. ^ Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend com. "In Kerala's Ernakulam district, a programme is helping migrant children stay in school". Scroll.in.
18. ^ "SUBDIVISION (2) | Ernakulam District Website | India". Retrieved 8 August 2025.
19. ^ "Chamber calls for expansion of Kochi Corp – The New Indian Express".
20. ^ "BLOCKS (14) | Ernakulam District Website | India". Retrieved 8 August 2025.
21. ^ "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
22. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Kerala". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
23. ^ "censusindia.gov.in" (PDF).
24. ^ "आवासन और शहरी कार्य मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार". Mohua.gov.in. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
25. ^ a b "Table C-01: Population by religious community: Kerala". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
26. ^ Official Ernakulam District Profile Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
27. ^ "Exploring Kochi through a Goan lens". The New Indian Express.
28. ^ "Jain festival celebrated in city". The Times of India.
29. ^ "Sikh families: The Sikhs here love Kochi". The Times of India.
30. ^ "Kuzhupilly Beach". kuzhupillybeach.com.

## Further reading

[edit]

* U. Sivaraman Nair (1952), 1951 Census Handbook- Trichur District (PDF), Trivandrum: Travancore-Cochin Government Press
* M. K. Devassy (1965), 1961 Census Handbook- Ernakulam District (PDF), Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala and The Union Territory of Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands
* Government of India (2014–15), District Census Handbook – Ernakulam (Part-A) 2011 (PDF), Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala
* Government of India (2014–15), District Census Handbook – Ernakulam (Part-B) 2011 (PDF), Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala

## External links

[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ernakulam district.

* Official website
* Official website

Places adjacent to Ernakulam district

| Lakshadweep Sea | Thrissur district | Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu

|
|

|  |
Lakshadweep Sea |

Ernakulam district

| Idukki district
|  |
Lakshadweep Sea, Alappuzha district | Kottayam district | Idukki district

Articles Related to Ernakulam district

* v
* t
* e

State of Kerala

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Districts|

* Thiruvananthapuram KL-01
* Kollam KL-02
* Pathanamthitta KL-03
* Alappuzha KL-04
* Kottayam KL-05
* Idukki KL-06
* Ernakulam KL-07
* Thrissur KL-08
* Palakkad KL-09
* Malappuram KL-10
* Kozhikode KL-11
* Wayanad KL-12
* Kannur KL-13
* Kasaragod KL-14

Topics|

* Administrative divisions
* Arts
* Culture
* Demographics
* Economy
* Education
* Film
* Geography
* Roads
* Ports
* History
* Wildlife
* Government
* Tourism
* Sports

Symbols|

Bird
Great hornbill
Animal
Indian elephant
Tree
Coconut
Flower
Golden rain
Fish
Karimeen
Fruit
Jackfruit
Insect
Papilio buddha

Taluks|

* Adoor
* Alathur
* Aluva
* Ambalappuzha
* Chalakudy
* Changanassery
* Chavakkad
* Chengannur
* Cherthala
* Chirayinkeezhu
* Chittur
* Devikulam
* Eranad
* Hosdurg
* Idukki
* Iritty
* Kanayannur
* Kanjirappally
* Kannur
* Karthikappally
* Karunagappalli
* Kasaragod
* Kattakada
* Kochi
* Kodungallur
* Kollam
* Kondotty
* Konni
* Kothamangalam
* Kottarakkara
* Kottayam
* Koyilandy
* Kozhencherry
* Kozhikode
* Kunnamkulam
* Kunnathunad
* Kunnathur
* Kuttanad
* Mallapally
* Mananthavady
* Manjeshwaram
* Mannarkkad
* Mavelikkara
* Meenachil
* Mukundapuram
* Muvattupuzha
* Nedumangad
* Neyyattinkara
* Nilambur
* North Paravur
* Ottapalam
* Palakkad
* Pathanapuram
* Pattambi
* Payyanur
* Peermade
* Perinthalmanna
* Ponnani
* Punalur
* Ranni
* Sultan Bathery
* Taliparamba
* Thalapilly
* Thalassery
* Thamarassery
* Thiruvalla
* Thiruvananthapuram
* Thodupuzha
* Thrissur
* Tirur
* Tirurangadi
* Udumbanchola
* Vaikom
* Varkala
* Vatakara
* Vellarikundu
* Vythiri

Municipal corporations|

* Thiruvananthapuram
* Kozhikode
* Kochi
* Kollam
* Thrissur
* Kannur

Municipalities|

* Adoor
* Anthoor
* Alappuzha
* Aluva
* Angamaly
* Attingal
* Chalakudy
* Changanassery
* Chavakkad
* Chengannur
* Cherthala
* Chittur-Thathamangalam
* Eloor
* Guruvayur
* Irinjalakuda
* Iritty
* Kalamassery
* Kalpetta
* Kanhangad
* Karunagappalli
* Kasaragod
* Kattappana
* Kayamkulam
* Kodungallur
* Kondotty
* Kuthuparamba
* Kothamangalam, Kerala
* Kottakkal
* Kottarakkara
* Kottayam
* Koyilandy
* Kunnamkulam
* Malappuram
* Manjeri
* Maradu
* Mattanur
* Mavelikkara
* Muvattupuzha
* Nedumangad
* Neyyattinkara
* Nilambur
* Nileshwaram
* North Paravur
* Ottapalam
* Pala
* Palakkad
* Panoor
* Parappanangadi
* Paravur
* Pathanamthitta
* Payyanur
* Perinthalmanna
* Perumbavoor
* Ponnani
* Punalur
* Shoranur
* Sreekandapuram
* Tanur
* Thalassery
* Taliparamba
* Thiruvalla
* Thodupuzha
* Thrikkakkara
* Thrippunithura
* Tirur
* Tirurangadi
* Valanchery
* Vatakara
* Vaikom
* Varkala

Other towns|

| North|

* Edappal
* Thavanur
* Puthanathani
* Kottakkal
* Angadipuram
* Mankada
* Kuttippuram
* Karipur
* Areekode
* Wandoor
* Vengara
* Vallikkunnu
* Olavanna
* Kunnamangalam
* Thamarassery
* Thiruvambady
* Kodencheri
* Balussery
* Perambra
* Nadapuram
* Kuttiady
* Lakkidi
* Vythiri
* Chundale
* Meppadi
* Kottappadi Part
* Muttil
* Padinharethara
* Meenangadi
* Panamaram
* Pulpally
* Peravoor
* Dharmadom
* Anjarakkandy
* Muzhappilangad
* Azhikode
* Cherukunnu
* Pappinisseri
* Kalliasseri
* Irikkur
* Alakode
* Thrikaripur
* Cheruvathur
* Bekal
* Udma
* Vellarikundu
* Parappa
* Karadka
* Kumbla
* Mangalpady
* Uppala
* Manjeshwar

|

Central|

* Peermade
* Vandiperiyar
* Kumily
* Rajakkad
* Munnar
* Devikulam
* Adimali
* Kolenchery
* Puthencruz
* Kunnathunad
* Kalady
* Malayattoor
* Chottanikkara
* Udayamperoor
* Varappuzha
* Sreemoolanagaram
* Nedumbassery
* Mala
* Kodakara
* Puthukkad
* Manaloor
* Pavaratty
* Chelakkara
* Vadakkencherry
* Alathur
* Nemmara
* Puthunagaram
* Malampuzha
* Sreekrishnapuram
* Lakkidi-Perur
* Thrithala

South|

* Parassala
* Balaramapuram
* Kattakada
* Chirayinkeezhu
* Kilimanoor
* Parippally
* Chathannoor
* Kottiyam
* Kundara
* Neendakara
* Chavara
* Oachira
* Sasthamkotta
* Kunnathur
* Anchal
* Kadakkal
* Pathanapuram
* Thenmala
* Kulathupuzha
* Kozhencherry
* Konni
* Ranni
* Mallapally
* Kumbanad
* Aranmula
* Kulanada
* Omallur
* Vadasserikara
* Parumala
* Mannar
* Charummoodu
* Ambalappuzha
* Mararikulam
* Aroor
* Kanjirappally
* Erumely
* Mundakayam
* Vazhoor
* Karukachal
* Pampady
* Puthuppally
* Kuravilangad
* Uzhavoor
* Thalayolaparambu
* Kaduthuruthy

Historical regions|

* Kolathunadu (Kingdom of Cannanore)
* Zamorin
* Malabar
* North Malabar
* South Malabar
* Cochin
* Venad (kingdom)
* Travancore
* Travancore–Cochin

India portal

* v
* t
* e

Populated places in Ernakulam district

Cities
and
towns|

* Aluva
* Angamaly
* Ayyampuzha
* Chendamangalam
* Chengamanad
* Cheranallur
* Chittatukara
* Choornikkara
* Chottanikkara
* Chowwara
* Edathala
* Edappally
* Eloor
* Ernakulam
* Kadamakkudy
* Kakkanad
* Kalamassery
* Kanayannur
* Kochi
* Kolenchery
* Kothamangalam
* Muvattupuzha
* Koothattukulam
* Piravom
* Kalady
* Kottuvally
* Kumbalam
* Kunnathunad
* Kureekkad
* Malayattoor
* Maradu
* Mulavukad
* Nedumbassery
* North Paravur
* Perumbavoor
* Puthuvypin
* Thiruvankulam
* Thrikkakara
* Thrippunithura
* Varappuzha
* Vazhakkala
* Willingdon Island

Sub-districts
and
villages|

| Aluva|

* Ayyampuzha
* Karukutty
* Malayattoor
* Manjapra
* Mookkannoor
* Parakkadavu
* Thuravoor

|

Kanayannur|

* Edakkattuvayal
* Kaippattur
* Keecherry
* Kulayettikara
* Thrikkakara North (Part)

Kochi|

* Chellanam
* Edavanakkad
* Kuzhuppilly
* Nayarambalam
* Pallippuram

Kothamangalam|

* Chathamattom
* Kedavoor
* Keerampara
* Kottappady
* Kuttamangalam
* Kuttampuzha
* Neriamangalam
* Pindimana
* Pothanikkad
* Thrikkariyoor (Part)
* Varappetty
* Venduvazhy

Kunnathunad|

* Aikaranad North
* Aikaranad South
* Arakapady
* Asamannoor
* Irapuram
* Kizhakkambalam
* Kodanad
* Kombanad
* Mazhuvannoor
* Pattimattom
* Rayamangalam
* Thiruvaniyoor
* Vadavukode
* Vengoor West
* Vengoor

Muvattupuzha|

* Arakuzha
* Elanji
* Enanalloor
* Kalloorkkad
* Koothattukulam
* Maneed
* Manjalloor
* Marady (Part)
* Memury
* Mulavoor
* Muvattupuzha (Part)
* Onakkoor
* Palakkuzha
* Piravom
* Ramamangalam
* Thirumarady
* Valakam
* Vazhakulam
* Velloorkunnam

Paravur|

* Ezhikkara
* Kunnukara
* Munduruthy

* v
* t
* e

Kochi

Landmarks|

* Marine Drive
* Mattancherry Palace
* Hill Palace
* Durbar Hall Ground
* Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam

Neighbourhoods|

* Edappally
* Ernakulam
* Fort Kochi
* Gandhi Nagar
* Kaloor
* Marine Drive
* Mattancherry
* Palarivattom
* Panampilly Nagar
* Kakkanad
* Kadavanthra
* Tripunithura
* Vyttila
* Willingdon Island

History|

* Kingdom of Cochin
* Thoma of Villarvattom
* History of Kerala
* Travancore-Cochin

Transport|

* Cochin International Airport
* Cochin Harbour Terminus
* Edappally railway station
* Ernakulam Junction railway station
* Ernakulam Terminus railway station
* Ernakulam Town railway station
* Cochin Port
* Cochin Shipyard
* Kerala Urban Road Transport Corporation
* Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
* Kerala State Water Transport Department
* Kochi Metro
* Vyttila Mobility Hub
* Kochi Water Metro

Government|

* Kochi Municipal Corporation
* Kerala High Court

Organizations|

* Cochin Stock Exchange
* Consumerfed
* Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore
* Greater Cochin Development Authority
* International Container Transshipment Terminal, Kochi
* Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation
* Kochi Refineries

Malls|

* Oberon Mall
* LuLu International Shopping Mall
* Gold Souk Grandé
* Abad Nucleus Mall
* Forum Thomsun Mall
* Q1 Mall

Culture|

* Cochin Jews
* Saint Thomas Christians
* Latin Catholics of Malabar
* Luso-Indians
* Cuisine of Kerala
* Culture of Kerala
* Kalabhavan
* Malayalam
* Onam
* Syro-Malabar Catholic Major Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly
* Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin
* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly
* Vishu

Places of worship|

* Chempittapally
* Chottanikkara Temple
* Ernakulam Shiva Temple
* Kadavumbhagam Ernakulam Synagogue
* Kadavumbhagam Mattancherry Synagogue
* Paradesi Synagogue
* Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
* St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Cathedral
* St. George Syro-Malabar Church
* St. Francis Church
* Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
* Vallarpadam Church

Health care|

* Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
* Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
* Aster Medcity
* Gautham Hospital
* General Hospital
* Indira Gandhi Co-operative Hospital
* Lakeshore Hospital
* Lisie Hospital
* Lisie Heart Institute
* Lourdes Heart institute
* Lourdes Hospital (Kerala)
* Mar Augustine Kandathil Memorial Lisie Hospital
* Medical Trust Hospital
* Saraf Hospital
* Sunrise Hospital Kochi
* Renai medicity
* Rajagiri Hospital

Schools|

* Assissi Vidyaniketan
* Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
* Chinmaya Vidyalaya
* Choice School
* Cochin Refineries School
* Kendriya Vidyalaya
* Navy Children School
* Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Thevara
* SRV High School
* St.Treasas Convent Girls Higher Secondary School
* Toc-H Public School
* Vidyodaya School

Universities|

* Cochin University of Science and Technology
* National University of Advanced Legal Studies
* Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
* Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
* Model Engineering College
* Government Law College, Ernakulam
* School of Communication and Management Studies
* Albertian Institute of Management
* Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
* Federal Institute of Science and Technology
* Sacred Heart College, Thevara
* SCMS School of Engineering and Technology
* St. Teresa's College
* Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
* MES College Marampally, Aluva
* Government Medical College, Ernakulam
* Bharata Mata College
* St. Albert's College

Roads|

* Mahatma Gandhi Road
* Chittoor Road
* Banerji Road
* Shanmugham Road
* Park Avenue
* S.A Road
* Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road
* Kochi Bypass
* Seaport-Airport Road
* Kochi New Bypass

Sports|

* Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
* Regional Sports Centre
* Maharaja's College Stadium
* FACT Stadium
* Kerala Blasters FC
* Kochi Tuskers Kerala

Press|

* Malayala Manorama
* Mathrubhumi
* Madhyamam Daily
* Deshabhimani
* Sathyadeepam

Television channels|

* Surya TV
* Flowers
* Jeevan TV
* Reporter TV
* Kochu TV
* Indiavision

* v
* t
* e

Travancore region

Districts|

* Kanyakumari (Part)
* Thiruvananthapuram
* Kollam
* Pathanamthitta
* Alappuzha
* Kottayam
* Idukki
* Ernakulam (Part)

Towns and
cities|

* Nagarcoil
* Kanyakumari
* Thovala
* Suchindram
* Manavalakurichy
* Kaliyakkavilai
* Mandaikadu
* Marthandam
* Neyyoor
* Thiruvithancode
* Kolachal
* Thiruvananthapuram
* Parassala
* Neyyattinkara
* Nedumangadu
* Venjaramoodu
* Aryanad
* Vembayam
* Chirayinkeezhu
* Attingal
* Varkala
* Avanavancherry
* Kallambalam
* Kilimanoor
* Kottarakkara
* Neduvathoor
* Ayoor
* Anchal
* Edamulackal
* Chadayamangalam
* Chathannoor
* Kalluvathukkal
* Kottiyam
* Kollam
* Paravur
* Parippally
* Munroethuruth
* Mayyanad
* Punalur
* Pathanapuram
* Manchalloor
* Pidavoor
* Adoor
* Konni
* Pathanamthitta
* Kozhencherry
* Aranmula
* Kumbanad
* Ranni
* Vadasserikkara
* Mallapally
* Tiruvalla
* Parumala
* Mannar
* Edathua
* Chengannur
* Mavelikkara
* Padanilam
* Nilakkal
* Chettikulangara
* Kayamkulam
* Haripad
* Ambalappuzha
* Alappuzha
* Mankombu
* Mararikulam
* Cherthala
* Aroor
* Changanacherry
* Vazhoor
* Karukachal
* Kottayam
* Kumarakam
* Pambadi
* Ettumanoor
* Vaikom
* Kaduthuruthy
* Thalayolaparambu
* Kuravilangad
* Palai
* Uzhavoor
* Poonjar
* Erattupetta
* Kanjirappally
* Ponkunnam
* Erumely
* Mundakayam
* Vagamon
* Peermade
* Kumily
* Kattappana
* Adimali
* Vechoor
* North Paravur
* Alengad
* Angamaly
* Kalady
* Aluva
* Perumbavoor
* Muvattupuzha
* Kothamangalam
* Arakuzha
* Koothattukulam
* Piravom
* Kolenchery
* Kizhakkambalam
* Idukki
* Thodupuzha
* Painavu
* Munnar
* Devikulam
* Kannan Devan Hills
* Marayur
* Adimali
* Udumbanchola
* Nedumkandam
* Kattappana
* Rajakkad

* v
* t
* e

Hindu temples in Kerala

Alappuzha|

* Kurattikadu Mutharamman Devi Temple
* Mannar Thrikkuratti Mahadeva Temple
* Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna
* Manakkattu Devi Temple, Pallippad, Harippad
* Chakkulathukavu
* Chammanad Devi
* Cherthala Devi
* Chettikulangara Devi
* Evoor Major Sri krishnaswamy temple
* Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple
* Kandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple
* Kuttikattu Sree Bhadra Kali Devi
* Mannarasala
* Mullakkal
* Nalpathaneeswaram Sree Mahadeva
* Padanilam Parabrahma Temple
* Pattambalam
* Valiyakulangara Devi

Ernakulam|

* Cherai Gowreeshwara
* Dakshina Mookambika Temple North Paravur
* Chottanikkara
* Eravikulangara
* Iringole Kavu
* Kalamassery Mahaganapathy
* Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy
* Panekavu Bhagavati Shastha
* Sree Bhavaneeswara
* Sree Poornathrayesa
* Sree Venugopala
* Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha
* Thrikkakara Temple
* Thiru Nayathode Siva Narayana Temple
* Chelamattom Shree Krishna Swami Temple

Idukki|

* Sri Siddhi Vinayakar

Kannur|

* Andalur kavu
* Sree Vadeswaram
* Azhikode Palottukavu
* Chenankavu
* Chala Bhagavathi
* Sree Annapoorneswari
* Sree Chovva Shiva Temple
* Edappara Chamundi
* Hanumarambalam
* Sree Jagannathan
* Kandanthalli
* Keecheri Palottukavu
* Keezhur Mahadeva
* Kottiyoor Vadakkeshwaram
* Kunnathoor Padi
* Madayi Kavu
* Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple
* Vadukunda
* Mamanathambalam
* Manakulangara
* Mariamman Koil, Pilakool
* Mavilakkavu
* Muneeswaran Kovil
* Oorpazhachi Kavu
* Padavil Sree Muthappan
* Panoonneri Shiva
* Parassinikkadavu Muthappan
* Payyannur Sree Subramanyaswamy Temple
* Peralasseri Sree Subramaniaswamy Temple
* Pillayar Koil
* Neeliyaarkottam
* Rajarajeshwara Temple
* Sree Andalurkavu
* Tiruvangad
* Talap Ambalam
* Trichambaram
* Thrikkapalam Shiva
* Vasudevapuram Tavanur
* Places of worship in Kannur district

Kasaragod|

* Ananthapura Lake
* Kanila Shree Bhagavathi
* Madhur
* Trikaripur Chakrapani
* Sri Gopalakrishna Temple Kumble

Kollam|

* Ammachiveedu Muhurthi
* Anandavalleeshwaram Sri Mahadevar Temple
* Ashram Sree krishna Swamy
* Kadakkal Devi
* Kodimoottil Sri Bhadrakaali
* Kottankulangara Devi Temple
* Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathi Kshethram
* Kottarakkulam Sree Mahaganapathy Kovil, Kollam
* Oachira Parabrahma Temple
* Panakkattodil Devi Temple
* Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada Temple
* Pulimukham Devi Temple
* Paravur Puttingal Devi Temple
* Sasthamcotta Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
* Sree Indilayappan
* Sree Maha Ganapathy
* Vayalil Thrikkovil Mahavishnu

Kottayam|

* Vaikom
* ThiruVazhappally Sree Mahadevar
* Ettumanoor Mahadevar
* Thirunakkara Sree Mahadevar Temple
* Kidangoor Subramanya Temple
* Chirakkadavu Sree Mahadevar
* Kaduthruthy Mahadeva Temple
* Neendoor Subrahmanya Swami Temple
* Perunna Subrahmanya Swami
* Kavinpuram Devi
* Morkulangara Devi
* Kadamuri Narasimhaswamy Temple, Kadamuri
* Moozhayil Sankaranarayana Temple Anicad
* Kodungoor Devi Temple
* Elamgulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple
* Anicad Sree Bhagavathi Temple
* Pullattukunnel Temple, Elamgulam
* Nethalloor Devi
* Panachikkadu
* Paippad Puthenkavu Bhagavathi
* Pundareekapuram
* Puthiyakavu Devi Temple

Kozhikode|

* Abhimanyu Temple
* Azhakodi Devi
* Lokanarkavu
* Pisharikavu
* Valayanad Devi

Malappuram|

* Alathiyur Hanuman
* Kadampuzha Devi
* Kadampuzha Bhagavathy
* Sree Rama
* Thirumanthamkunnu
* Thirunavaya
* Thrikkavu
* Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple

Palakkad|

* Brahmeeswaran
* Chinakkathoor
* Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy
* Killikkurussimangalam
* Kodikkunnu Bhagavathy
* Manapullikavu
* Malamakkavu Ayyappa Temple
* Meenkulathi
* Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi
* Thirupuraikkal
* Valliya Aarattu – Karnaki Amman
* Vayilyamkunnu Bhagavathi
* Viswanatha Swam
* Panniyur Sri Varahamurthy Temple

Pathanamthitta|

* Aranmula Parthasarathy
* Anikkattilammakshethram
* Gurunathanmukadi
* Kaviyoor Mahadevar
* Mahadeva
* Mezhuveli
* Muringamangalam Sreemahadevar
* Panayannarkavu
* Pattupurakkavu Bhagavathi
* Rektha Kanda Swamy
* Sabarimala
* Sree Bhuvaneswary
* Sree Vallabha
* Sreenarayanapuram
* Sri Chirakkakavu Bhagavthi
* Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram
* Thrikkovil Sree Padmanabha Swami Kshetram
* Thrippara Shiva Kshetram
* Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha
* Valiyakoikkal

Thiruvananthapuram|

* Attukal
* Avanavanchery Sri Indilayappan
* Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple
* Irumkulangara Durga Devi
* Janardanaswamy
* Kappil Bhagavathy
* Mannanthala Anandavaleeswaram
* Padmanabhaswamy
* Sarkaradevi
* Sivagiri Sarada Mutt
* Sreekanteswaram
* Vellayani Devi Temple
* Venkatachalapathy

Thrissur|

* Arattupuzha Temple
* Ammathiruvadi Temple
* Avanangattilkalari Vishnumaya Temple
* Annamanada Mahadeva Temple
* Chembukkavu Bhagavathy Temple
* Chemmanthatta Mahadeva Temple
* Chiravarampathukavu Bhagavathi Temple
* Choorakkottukavu Bhagavathy Temple
* Guruvayur Temple
* Ivor Madom
* Kanimangalam Sastha Temple
* Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
* Koodalmanikyam Temple
* Kootumuchikal amma
* Kottekkad Temple
* Kuttankulangara Sri Krishna Temple
* Kuttumuck Siva Temple
* Laloor Bhagavathy Temple
* Mammiyoor Temple
* Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple
* Muthuvara Mahadeva Temple
* Pallimanna Siva Temple
* Panamukkumpally Sastha Temple
* Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple
* Poonkunnam Siva Temple
* Punkunnam Seetha Ramaswamy Temple
* Shatrughna Temple
* Thriprayar Temple
* Sree Maheswara Temple
* Sringapuram Mahadeva Temple
* Thanikkudam Bhagavathi Temple
* Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple
* Thiruvanchikulam Temple
* Thiruvullakkavu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
* Thottipal Bhagavati
* Trikkur Mahadeva
* Vadakkunnathan
* Vilwadrinatha Temple
* Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple
* Mathur Shiva Temple
* Kalathil Sree Rudra Devi Temple

Wayanad|

* Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram
* Thirunelli
* Valliyoorkkavu

* v
* t
* e

Districts of Kerala

Districts|

* Alappuzha
* Ernakulam
* Idukki
* Kannur
* Kasargod
* Kollam
* Kottayam
* Kozhikode
* Malappuram
* Palakkad
* Pathanamthitta
* Thiruvananthapuram
* Thrissur
* Wayanad

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF
* 2
* WorldCat

National|

* Germany
* United States
* Israel

Other|

* Yale LUX

*[Pop.]: Population
*[±% p.a.]: Per annum growth rate
*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template