?Ernakulam Kerala • India
Ernakulam
Coordinates: 10°00′N 76°20′E / 10, 76.33
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Headquarters	Kakkanad
Population • Density	3,105,798 • 1,017/km² (2,634/sq mi)
ISO abbreviation	IN-KL-

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For the town with the same name, see Ernakulam.

Ernakulam District (Malayalam: എറണാകുളം ) is a district of the state of Kerala in southern India. The district headquarters are at Kakkanad. The district includes the city of Kochi, an important seaport. The skyline of Ernakaulam Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Kakkanad is the administrative headquarters of the district of Ernakulam in Kerala, India. ... , Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Statistics

• Area : 2407 km²
• Population (as per 2001 census) : 3,105,798
• Language: Malayalam, the official language of Kerala. English is widely used in business circles.
• Religion: chiefly Hindu, with significant Christian and Muslim minorities. Kochi has also a small population of Jains,Sufi, Jews, and Sikhs.
• Average rainfall (yearly) : 3432 mm
• Temperature : between 23 and 32 °C

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Geography

The District which has an area of 895 km² can be divided geographically into highland, midland and coastal area. The altitude of the highland is about 300 m. The borders of the district are the Arabian Sea in the west, Thrissur District in the north, Idukki District in the east, and Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in the south. The Periyar River, Kerala's second longest, flows through all the taluks except Muvattupuzha. The Muvattupuzha River and a branch of Chalakkudy River also flow through the district. 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. Many types of sands, soil and also rocks which are geological importance is abundant here. The Arabian Sea (Arabic: بحر العرب; transliterated: Bahr al-Arab) is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui, the north-east point of Somalia... An elephant carrying Thidambu during Thrissur pooram festival. ... For the town with the same name, see Idukki. ... For the town with the same name, see Alappuzha. ... For the town with the same name, see Kottayam. ... Periyar is one of the major river in Kerala. ... Muvattupuzha (Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ ) is a city and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Muvattupuzha (Malayalam: മൂവാററുപുഴ) is a medium sized town situated 45 Km north-east of Ernakulam City, Kerala state, India. ... Chalakkudy River or Chalakkudy Puzha runs through Chalakkudy town which is the Thrissur District of Kerala state in south India. ... The Malabar Coast moist forests is a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion of southwestern India. ... The South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests is a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion of southern India. ...

History

Cheena vala (Chinese fishing net), Kochi

From ancient times Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kingdom of Cochin and left their impressions in the town. The word Ernakulam was drawn from a Tamil word Erayanarkulam means abode of Lord Shiva. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Kochi fishing net Cheena vala (Chinese fishing net), Kochi Raising the net The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) of Kochi (formerly known as Cochin), a city in Kerala, south India are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing. ... , Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ... The Arabs (Arabic: عرب ) are an ethnic group found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. ... It has been suggested that Gosree be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the Hindu God. ...

Ernakulam District was formed on April 1, 1958, from the taluks of Aluva, Kunnathunadu, Kochi, Kanayannur, and Paravoor, which were formerly part of Thrissur District. Initially the district headquarters was at Ernakulam, which gave the district its name; the headquarters was later shifted to Kakkanad. When Idukki District was formed on January 26, 1977, Thodupuzha taluk was joined with Idukki and Muvattupuzha taluk separated with to form Kothamangalam taluk. is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Tehsil is an administrative subdivision or tier of local government in some South Asian countries. ... , Aluva (Alwaye ആലുവ) is a city and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. ... , Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ... An elephant carrying Thidambu during Thrissur pooram festival. ... The skyline of Ernakaulam Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. ... For the town with the same name, see Idukki. ... is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Thodupuzha (Malayalam :തൊടുപുഴ) is a town and a municipality in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Muvattupuzha (Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ ) is a city and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kothamangalam (Malayalam :കോതമംഗലം) is the name of a Taluk and a municipality that is the headquarters of the taluk in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala in India. ...

The present Ernakulam District includes Paravur, Aluva, Kochi, Kanayannoor, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Kothamangalam taluks which come under Fort Kochi and Muvattupuzha revenue subdivision. It is 47.56% urbanised. [1] , Aluva (Alwaye ആലുവ) is a city and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Muvattupuzha (Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ ) is a city and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kothamangalam (Malayalam :കോതമംഗലം) is the name of a Taluk and a municipality that is the headquarters of the taluk in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala in India. ... Muvattupuzha (Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ ) is a city and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Topography

The district is divided into three well-defined parts - lowland, midland and the highland consisting of seaboard, plains and the hills and forests respectively. 20 percent of the total area is low land region. The midland consists mainly of plain land having natural facilities of drainage via backwaters and canals. The hilly or eastern portion is formed by a section of Western Ghats. Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalm and Aluva can be called the highlands.

Muvattupuzha and Periyar are the main rivers of which the latter flows through Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha, Aluva, Kunnathunadu and Parur taluks. During 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.

People

The most important religious communities of the district are Hindus, Christians and Muslims. In addition to the major communities the Buddhists, the Jains, the Sikhs, and the Jews also form part of the cosmopolitan population. The ancestors of the Jews migrated from Jerusalem in 72 A.D. Now there are very few Jewish families in Cochin.

Festivals

The famous Sivarathri at the Siva Temple of Aluva attracts people from different parts of the country. The famous Christian pilgrim Center at Malayattoor is in this district. The festival here lasts for 10 days in April. St. George Church at Kadamattam is very old and was founded by Mar Abo Metropolitan in 5th Century A.D. He brought a cross from Persia, which is still preserved in the church. The festival at the church of Vallarpadam on September 24 attracts people belonging to all religions. The icon of Virgin Mary in this church is credited with many miracles. St. George Forane Church at Edappally, which was founded in 593 A.D., is considered to be the oldest church in Kerala after the 7 churches founded by St. Thomas. St. Antony’s church at Kannamaly is famous for the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19 where a large number of people are fed. One of the ancient mosques in Kerala is at Kanjiramattam.A Long island is located in near ernakulam known as vypeen island about 25 km long.CHERAI POORAM is famous festival in island.

Agriculture & Industry Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 210438 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca. A paddy cultivation system called pokkali is peculiar to the district.

Ernakulam district is bestowed with all the geographical factors, which help the development of industry, and it is in the vanguard of all other districts in Kerala in the field of industry. The availability of all types of transport facilities viz., road, rail, canal, sea, air is a factor which is unique to this district.

Education

Ernakulam occupies an important place among the districts of Kerala in the field of literacy and educational standards. Ernakulam District is the first district in the whole country to have 100 percent literacy by 1990.

Flora and Fauna

The flora of this district is tropical. The heavy rainfall combined with moderate temperature and fertile soil support abundant vegetation. Many of the common plants are found in the coastal area, which forms the low land region. Coconut is extensively cultivated here. The midland region is mainly occupied by coconut palms. Paddy, tapioca, pepper and pulses are also cultivated here. The lower slopes of the highland region are under teak, and rubber cultivation. The eastern part of the district has dense forests with their characterized fauna.

Fisheries and Ports

The sea along the entire coast of the district and the backwaters abound in fish of various kinds offering enormous natural facilities for both marine and inland fisheries. Kochi is an ideal place to provide support to fisheries in its various aspects like education, research and development.

External links

• Ernakulam District website

Chottanikara Temple

• Ernakulam district at the Open Directory Project

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Picture gallery

Mattancherry Palace - Temple courtyard. This photograph was taken by me in December 2000. ... Mattancherry is a small town in Ernakulam district of Kerala, south India. ... Temple of Hephaestus, an Doric Greek temple in Athens with the original entrance facing east, 449 BC (western face depicted) For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation). ...

The old Dutch cemetery in Kochi. Image File history File linksMetadata Dutch_cemetery. ... Castle Ashby Graveyard Northamptonshire A cemetery is a place in which dead bodies and cremated remains are buried. ... Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Marine Drive walkway at Kochi. Image File history File links MarineDrive0. ... Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ...