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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
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{{Infobox settlement
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[[File:Kalamassery Municipal Town Hall.JPG|thumb|Town Hall]]
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| image_caption = Clockwise from top: [[CUSAT|Administrative office of CUSAT]], [[Toyota|Toyota office]], [[Kalamassery metro station]], [[National University of Advanced Legal Studies]]
'''Kalamassery''' ({{IPA-ml|kɐɭɐmɐʃːeːɾi|IPA}}) is a major industrial region in the city of [[Kochi]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. It houses companies like [[Apollo Tyres]] and [[HMT (company)|HMT]]; [[Information Technology|IT]]/[[Electronics]] Parks like [[Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation|KINFRA Hi Tech Park]], [[Startup Village]], and [[Electronics City, Kochi|Electronics City]]. Kalamassery is also home to educational institutions such as the [[National University of Advanced Legal Studies]], [[Government Medical College, Ernakulam|Ernakulam Medical College]], and the [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]. The [[Thrikkakara Temple|Thrikkakara temple]], [[Unichira]] and [[Eloor]] industrial township, are in the vicinity of Kalamassery.
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'''Kalamassery''' ({{IPA|ml|kɐɭɐmɐʃːeːɾi|}}) is a major industrial region in the city of [[Kochi]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. It is located around {{convert|9|km|1|abbr=on}} northeast of the city centre.


The [[Periyar River|Periyar]] river flows through Kalamassery. In local administration it is a [[municipality]] named Kalamassery Municipality. Government Medical College Ernakulam is situated in Kalamassery. The Neighbouring localities of Kalamassery are [[Thrikkakara]], [[Eloor]], [[Edappally]], [[Choornikkara]], [[Edathala]] and [[Aluva]].[[Cochin International Airport]] is 18&nbsp;km away from Kalamassery.
Kalamassery is a major hub for industrial and [[Information Technology|IT]] activities in Kochi. In local administration it is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]. The Kalamassery Industrial Estate set up by the [[Government of Kerala]] is home to many major companies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalamassery Development Plot Industries Association |url=https://www.kdpia.com/ |access-date= |website=www.kdpia.com}}</ref> Kalamassery is also home to educational institutions such as the [[National University of Advanced Legal Studies]], [[Government Medical College, Ernakulam|Ernakulam Medical College]], and the [[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]. The area's location along the [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]] and proximity to the IT centres in [[Kakkanad]] has enabled it to see a large spurt in economic development since the 1980s.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kalamasserys-potential-remains-untapped/articleshow/67413257.cms | title=Kalamassery's potential remains untapped | newspaper=The Times of India | date=7 January 2019 }}</ref>
 
==Etymology==
The name Kalamassery is derived from '''Kalabhasery'''. In [[Malayalam]], a word can have multiple meanings:<ref name="“kalabham_meaning">{{cite web|title=Multiple meaning for kalabham |url=http://www.maxgyan.com/malayalam/english/meaning-of-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%B3%E0%B4%AD%E0%B4%82-in-english.html|access-date=2015-09-11}}</ref> in common usage "kalabham" means yellow [[sandalwood]] paste, and in literary Malayalam, it can mean [[Elephant]]. Kalabhasery, a location near HMT, was where elephants from [[Thrikkakara Temple]] was taken for rest after celebrations at the temple. During the course of time Kalabhasery became Kalamassery. Historically, the prominent area was called Njalakam, place with a prominent Juma Masjid,<ref name="“Njalakam_Juma_Masjid">{{cite web|title=Njalakam Juma Masjid, Kalamassery|url=http://www.islamicfinder.org/phone/getitWorld_phone.php?id=55092|access-date=2015-09-11}}</ref> but during the time of creation of Kalamassery [[Panchayat]] which includes Njalakam, it was decided to name the area Kalamassery instead of Njalakam due to the growth of Kalamassery. A primary driver of growth was the nearby Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) in Udyogamandal. Employees of FACT would regularly visit Kalamassery for shopping and other purposes. Many settled down in Kalamassery after retirement in places like Santhinagar and Santhinagar Annexe. This growth was brought about by new industries like HMT in that area. Later, the rapid growth of Kalamassery led to it being promoted to a Municipality.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{Historical populations|align = left
|1991| 54,342
|2001| 63,176
|2011| 71,038
|footnote = Source: <ref>Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (web), Delimitation Commission of India (web), Rand McNally International Atlas 1994, School of Planning & Architecture (web).</ref>
}}
As of 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kalamassery had a population of 63,176. Sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males. Kalamassery has an average literacy rate of 84%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 82%. In Kalamassery, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hinduism is the most professed religion at 41%, followed by Islam (34%).
As of 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kalamassery had a population of 63,176. Sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males. Kalamassery has an average literacy rate of 84%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 82%. In Kalamassery, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hinduism is the most professed religion at 41%, followed by Islam (34%).


{{Graph:PieChart|radius=100|legend=Religion in Kalamassery|values=[{"x": "Hindus and Jains", "y": 4178}, {"x": "Muslims", "y": 3453}, {"x": "Christians", "y": 1342}, {"x": "Others/Not Declared", "y": 27}]}}
{{#chart:Religion in Kalamassery.chart}}
 
'''[[:c:Data:Religion in Kalamassery.tab|Raw data]]'''
==Geography==
The soils consists mainly of recent sediments (Alluvium, Teri's, Brown sand etc.). Red colored sticky soil is also found in these areas. The climate is generally tropical, heavy rains from the southwest and northeast monsoon are common from June through September. The average annual rainfall is about 350&nbsp;cm.


==Economy==
==Economy==
[[File:Kalamassery Municipal office.JPG|thumb|right|Kalamassery Municipal office]]
[[File:Kalamassery Municipal office.JPG|thumb|right|Kalamassery Municipal office]]
FACT, India's 1st large scale unit was set up in 1943 for production of fertiliser. In 1947, FACT Udyogamandal started production of [[ammonium sulphate]] with an installed capacity of 10,000 MT nitrogen. FACT became a Kerala State Public Sector Enterprise on 15 August 1960 and on 21 November 1962; the Government of India became a major Shareholder. FACT engineering works was established on 13 April 1966. [[Aluminium oxide]] is also produced in Kalamassery.<ref name="KumarNair1992">{{cite book|last1=Kumar|first1=A. Suresh|last2=Nair|first2=E. N. Muraleedharan|last3=Babu|first3=N. R. S.|title=An Information guide to Kerala's industrial scenario 1992: towards industrial thought & action|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tc7sAAAAMAAJ|access-date=23 March 2012|year=1992|publisher=Arya Fine Arts}}</ref> [[Apollo Tyres]] acquired the Premier Tyres plant in Kalamassery.<ref name="Business world">{{cite book|title=Business World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=haRaAAAAYAAJ|access-date=23 March 2012|date=October 1996|publisher=Ananda Bazar Patrika Ltd.|page=151}}</ref> The [[Hindustan Machine Tools]] also known as HMT is also located at the hearts of Kalamassery . Merchem and Carborundum Universal Electro-minerals division has its offices at South Kalamassery. Many Vehicle aftersales - service centres like [[Toyota]], [[Renault]], [[Nissan]], [[Volkswagen]], [[Fiat India Automobiles]] etc., are located at Kalamassery. The [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] or KSEB sub-division is at Kalamassery . The Kochi Metro Casting Yard and Metro Village is located at HMT Colony in Kalamassery . The Science City, [[Startup Village]], [[Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation|KINFRA]] are at Kalamassery. The Water from Periyar is supplied to Kochi City by Various pipes placed which are managed by the PWD and the Kerala Water Authority. India's first telecom incubation center located in kalamassery.
FACT, India's 1st large scale unit was set up in 1943 for production of fertiliser. In 1947, FACT Udyogamandal started production of [[ammonium sulphate]] with an installed capacity of 10,000 MT nitrogen. FACT became a Kerala State Public Sector Enterprise on 15 August 1960 and on 21 November 1962; the Government of India became a major Shareholder. FACT engineering works was established on 13 April 1966. [[Aluminium oxide]] is also produced in Kalamassery.<ref name="KumarNair1992">{{cite book|last1=Kumar|first1=A. Suresh|last2=Nair|first2=E. N. Muraleedharan|last3=Babu|first3=N. R. S.|title=An Information guide to Kerala's industrial scenario 1992: towards industrial thought & action|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tc7sAAAAMAAJ|access-date=23 March 2012|year=1992|publisher=Arya Fine Arts}}</ref> [[Apollo Tyres]] acquired the Premier Tyres plant in Kalamassery.<ref name="Business world">{{cite book|title=Business World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=haRaAAAAYAAJ|access-date=23 March 2012|date=October 1996|publisher=Ananda Bazar Patrika Ltd.|page=151}}</ref> The [[Hindustan Machine Tools]] also known as HMT is also located at the hearts of Kalamassery . Merchem and Carborundum Universal Electro-minerals division has its offices at South Kalamassery. Many Vehicle aftersales - service centres like [[Toyota]], [[Renault]], [[Nissan]], [[Volkswagen]], [[Fiat India Automobiles]] etc., are located at Kalamassery. The [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] or KSEB sub-division is at Kalamassery . The Kochi Metro Casting Yard and Metro Village is located at HMT Colony in Kalamassery . The Science City, Startup Village, [[Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation|KINFRA]] are at Kalamassery. The Water from Periyar is supplied to Kochi City by Various pipes placed which are managed by the PWD and the Kerala Water Authority. India's first telecom incubation center located in kalamassery.


There are also many small scale industries in Kalamassery like St Antony Industries, Micro Tools, Ambadan Industries, Vellappally Manufacturing Industry, Pottekattu Rubbers Pvt. Ltd, Logiwiz, Bajaj etc. A part of South Kalamassery is as an Industrial area, with small scale industries such as perfume making industries and [[plastic recycling]] industries. Many people are engaged in employment through these industries. There are also [[Kudumbasree]] associations, employing many women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kudumbashree.org/?q=bsup|title=Basic Services To The Urban Poor (BSUP)|publisher=Kudumbashree.org|access-date=23 March 2012}}</ref> The Main Headquarters of [[Vodafone India]] is at South Kalamassery. The largest shopping mall in India<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/news/article1496045.ece|title = Biggest shopping mall in India opens in Kochi}}</ref>- [[Lulu International Shopping Mall, Kochi|LuLu International Shopping Mall]] started in 2013 is at Edapally toll, which is a part of Kalamasserry Municipality.
There are also many small-scale industries in Kalamassery, like St. Antony Industries, Micro Tools, Ambadan Industries, Vellappally Manufacturing Industry, Pottekattu Rubbers Pvt. Ltd., Logiwiz, Bajaj, etc. A part of South Kalamassery serves as an industrial area that hosts small-scale industries, including perfume-making and plastic recycling. These industries employ a large number of people. There are also [[Kudumbashree]] associations, employing many women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kudumbashree.org/?q=bsup|title=Basic Services To The Urban Poor (BSUP)|publisher=Kudumbashree.org|access-date=23 March 2012}}</ref> The main headquarters of [[Vodafone India]] is at South Kalamassery. The largest shopping mall in India<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/news/article1496045.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315005148/http://newindianexpress.com/business/news/article1496045.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 March 2013|title = Biggest shopping mall in India opens in Kochi}}</ref>- [[Lulu International Shopping Mall, Kochi|LuLu International Shopping Mall]], which opened in 2013, is located at Edapally toll, within the Kalamasserry Municipality.


Kalamassery is home to 3 [[Kochi Metro]] stations:
Kalamassery is home to 3 [[Kochi Metro]] stations:
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[[File:Administrative_Block_,_Cusat.jpg|thumb|
* Administrative Block, Cusat
* Administrative Block, Cusat
]]<br />[[File:Lulu_Mall_view_from_Edapally_Metro_station.jpg|thumb|Lulu Mall, Kochi is situated in Kalamassery Municipality.]]
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{{Geographic Location
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Areas of Kochi'''
|title = '''Areas of Kochi'''
|Northwest = [[Eloor]]
|Northwest = [[North Paravur]] [[Eloor]]
|North    = [[Choornikkara]]
|North    = [[Choornikkara]], [[Aluva]]
|Northeast = [[Edathala]]
|Northeast = [[Edathala]]
|West      = [[Kadamakkudy]]
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==Places of interest==
==Etymology==
The name Kalamassery is derived from '''Kalabhasery'''. In [[Malayalam]], a word can have multiple meanings:<ref>{{cite web|title=Multiple meaning for kalabham |url=http://www.maxgyan.com/malayalam/english/meaning-of-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%B3%E0%B4%AD%E0%B4%82-in-english.html|access-date=2015-09-11}}</ref> in common usage "kalabham" means yellow [[sandalwood]] paste, and in literary Malayalam, it can mean [[Elephant]]. Kalabhasery, a location near HMT, was where elephants from [[Thrikkakara Temple]] was taken for rest after celebrations at the temple. During the course of time Kalabhasery became Kalamassery. Historically, the prominent area was called Njalakam, place with a prominent Juma Masjid,<ref>{{cite web|title=Njalakam Juma Masjid, Kalamassery|url=http://www.islamicfinder.org/phone/getitWorld_phone.php?id=55092|access-date=2015-09-11}}</ref> but during the time of creation of Kalamassery [[Panchayati raj|Panchayat]] which includes Njalakam, it was decided to name the area Kalamassery instead of Njalakam due to the growth of Kalamassery. A primary driver of growth was the nearby Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) in Udyogamandal. Employees of FACT would regularly visit Kalamassery for shopping and other purposes. Many settled down in Kalamassery after retirement in places like Santhinagar and Santhinagar Annexe. This growth was brought about by new industries like HMT in that area. Later, the rapid growth of Kalamassery led to it being promoted to a Municipality.
 
==Geography==
The soils consists mainly of recent sediments (Alluvium, Teri's, Brown sand etc.). Red colored sticky soil is also found in these areas. The climate is generally tropical, heavy rains from the southwest and northeast monsoon are common from June through September. The average annual rainfall is about 350&nbsp;cm.


===Museum of Kerala History===
== Civic administration ==
Museum of Kerala History is situated near [[Pathadipalam metro station|Pathadippalam Metro Station]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaheritagewalkfestival.com/museum-kerala-history-art-artists-and-history|title=India Heritage Walk Festival}}</ref> It has representations of 87 figures who shaped the history and culture of Kerala in the last two thousand years. The museum has a collection of 150 dolls, all hand-made and detailed, representing the cultural and ethnic diversity of India.<ref name="Dolls"/> The dolls represent young men and women from [[Gujarat]] to [[Nagaland]] and from [[Kashmir]] to [[Kanyakumari]].<ref name="Dolls">{{cite web|url=http://artandkeralahistory.org/dollsmuseum.html|title=Dolls Museum|publisher=Artandkeralahistory.org|access-date=23 March 2012}}</ref> The gallery depicts mainly specimens of Indian contemporary art (painting and sculpture) over a period of the last two hundred years. The gallery also displays a mural painting based on the classical Sanskrit drama ''Shakuntalam'' executed in the traditional Kerala. The mural, at 25&nbsp;feet long and 5&nbsp;feet wide, is one of the largest in Kerala.
Kalamassery is a major suburb of the city of [[Kochi]]. It is administered by the Kalamassery Municipality, established on 1990. The municipality is divided into 46 wards, each represented by an elected [[councillor]], who together form the [[Municipal council (India)|municipal council]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2025-12-16 |title=With a comfortable win, UDF has a smooth road ahead in Kalamassery |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/with-a-comfortable-win-udf-has-a-smooth-road-ahead-in-kalamassery/article70403242.ece |access-date=2025-12-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The council is headed by a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson, elected from among its members.<ref>{{Cite web |title={{!}} Kalamassery Municipality |url=http://kalamasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/en |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250121132130/http://kalamasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/en |archive-date=2025-01-21 |access-date=2025-12-17 |website=kalamasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in |language=en}}</ref>  
[[File:Marriott_hotel_kochi.jpg|thumb|Marriott hotel Kochi]]


==Kochi Science City==
=== 2025 Kalamassery Municipal Elections ===
The [[Science Park]] is a project of the [[Kerala]] government and is located near the [[Government Medical College, Ernakulam|Government Medical College]], Kalamassery. It houses various attractions for children including an amphitheatre and a planetarium.
In the [[2025 Kerala local elections|2025 municipal elections]], the [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] won 28 seats, followed by the [[Left Democratic Front|LDF]] with 11, [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]] with 1, and Independents with 6 seats.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala |url=https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-12-17 |website=trend.sec.kerala.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2025-12-16 |title=With a comfortable win, UDF has a smooth road ahead in Kalamassery |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/with-a-comfortable-win-udf-has-a-smooth-road-ahead-in-kalamassery/article70403242.ece |access-date=2025-12-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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*[[Co-operative Medical College, Kochi|Government Medical College Ernakulam]]
*[[Co-operative Medical College, Kochi|Government Medical College Ernakulam]]
*[[National University of Advanced Legal Studies]]
*[[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]
*[[Model Engineering College]]
*[[Model Engineering College]]
*[http://stpauls.ac.in/ St. Paul’s College]
*[[Rajagiri College of Social Sciences]]
*[[St. Paul's College, Kalamassery]]
*[[Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship]]
*[[Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship]]
*[http://lbscentre.in/index.html LBS Centre for Science & Technology]
*Government Polytechnic College
*[[Rajagiri College of Social Sciences]]
*Little Flower Engineering Institute
*[http://gptckalamassery.org.in/ Government Polytechnic College]
*Government I.T.I Kalamassery
*[http://littleflower.ac.in/ Little Flower Engineering Institute]
*Food Craft Institute
*[http://www.itikalamassery.kerala.gov.in/ Government I.T.I Kalamassery]
*LBS Centre for Science & Technology
*[https://fcikerala.org/kalamassery.html Food Craft Institute]
*[[Cochin University of Science and Technology]]
*[[National University of Advanced Legal Studies]]
 
==Places of interest==
 
===Museum of Kerala History===
Museum of Kerala History is situated near [[Pathadipalam metro station|Pathadippalam Metro Station]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaheritagewalkfestival.com/museum-kerala-history-art-artists-and-history|title=India Heritage Walk Festival}}</ref> It has representations of 87 figures who shaped the history and culture of Kerala in the last two thousand years. The museum has a collection of 150 dolls, all hand-made and detailed, representing the cultural and ethnic diversity of India.<ref name="Dolls"/> The dolls represent young men and women from [[Gujarat]] to [[Nagaland]] and from [[Kashmir]] to [[Kanyakumari]].<ref name="Dolls">{{cite web|url=http://artandkeralahistory.org/dollsmuseum.html|title=Dolls Museum|publisher=Artandkeralahistory.org|access-date=23 March 2012}}</ref> The gallery depicts mainly specimens of Indian contemporary art (painting and sculpture) over a period of the last two hundred years. The gallery also displays a mural painting based on the classical Sanskrit drama ''Shakuntalam'' executed in the traditional Kerala. The mural, at 25&nbsp;feet long and 5&nbsp;feet wide, is one of the largest in Kerala.
 
====Kochi Science City====
The [[Science Park]] is a project of the [[Kerala]] government and is located near the [[Government Medical College, Ernakulam|Government Medical College]], Kalamassery. It houses various attractions for children including an amphitheatre and a planetarium.


==Places of worship==
==Places of worship==
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* St. John of God Roman Catholic Church, Angel Mary Nagar, Kalamassery.
* St. John of God Roman Catholic Church, Angel Mary Nagar, Kalamassery.
* [[Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple|Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple]]
* [[Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple|Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple]]
* SNDP Temple, Kangarappady
* SNDP Temple, Kangarappady
* Peringazha Sree Durga Bhagavati Temple
* Peringazha Sree Durga Bhagavati Temple
* Palakkamughal Juma Masjid
* Korakkambilly Sri Durgabhavathi
* Korakkambilly Sri Durgabhavathi
* St. Pius Xth Church, Kalamassery
* St. Pius Xth Church, Kalamassery
* [[Thrikkakara Temple]]
* Ponnakudam Bhagavathy Temple
* Ponnakudam Bhagavathy Temple
* [[File:Kalamassery Town Metro station.jpg|thumb|Kalamassery Town Metro Station]]Puthuserymala Sri Bhadrakali Temple
* Puthuserymala Sri Bhadrakali Temple
* Vidakkuzha Sree Krishna Swami Temple
* Vidakkuzha Sree Krishna Swami Temple
* Kavungalkavu Durga Temple
* Kavungalkavu Durga Temple
* Ilfathul Islam Juma Masjid, Pallilamkara
* Jnanasidhi Ayyappa Temple
* Jnanasidhi Ayyappa Temple
* Kudilil Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple
* Kudilil Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple
* Puthalath Devi Temple
* Puthalath Devi Temple
* Pratheeksha Nagar Masjid
* St. George Orthodox Church, Seaport Airport Road, Kalamassery
* St. George Orthodox Church, Seaport Airport Road, Kalamassery
* [[Njalakam Juma Masjid, South Kalamassery]]
* [[Njalakam Juma Masjid, South Kalamassery]]
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*Hidayathul Islam Masjid, Changampuzha Nagar
*Hidayathul Islam Masjid, Changampuzha Nagar
*St. Joseph's Church Kalamassery (Social Church)
*St. Joseph's Church Kalamassery (Social Church)
 
}}
==Residential Projects==
* [https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/ABAD+Silver+Dew+-+Apartments+In+Kalamassery ABAD Builders Silver Dew] is an apartment project in Kalamassery
* [https://www.assethomes.in/ Asset Homes Pvt Ltd] is a leading builder in Kerala. [https://www.assethomes.in/kasavu/ Asset Kasavu] is an aristocratic villa in Kalamassery by them.
* [https://www.dreamflower.in/monparadis/ Dreamflower Monparadis] is a residential flat in Kalamassery
* [https://smsbuilders.in/vista// SMS VISTA by SMS Builders] is a residential apartment near Kalamassery
* [https://smsbuilders.in/completed-projects// SMS TEJUS by SMS Builders] is a residential apartment near Kalamassery
*[https://www.nucleusproperties.in/india/en/projects/details/kochi-villas-apartments-kalamassery/ Raymount by Nucleus properties] is a residential apartment near kalamassery


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Kangarappady]]
*[[Koonamthai]]
*[[Koonamthai]]
*[[Kangarappady]]
*[[Thrikkakkara|Thrikkakara]]
*[[Thrikkakkara|Thrikkakara]]


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{{Ernakulam district}}
{{Ernakulam district}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]

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Kalamassery
Municipality In Kochi[1]
Clockwise from top: Administrative office of CUSAT, Toyota office, Kalamassery metro station, National University of Advanced Legal Studies
Kalamassery is located in Kerala
Kalamassery
Kalamassery
Location in Kerala, India
Kalamassery is located in India
Kalamassery
Kalamassery
Kalamassery (India)
Coordinates: 10°03′07″N 76°18′57″E / 10.0519694°N 76.3157719°E / 10.0519694; 76.3157719
Country India
City UAKochi
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyKalamassery Municipality
 • ChairpersonJamal Manakkadan (INC)
 • Deputy chairpersonTBD
Area
 • Total27 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total70,776
 • Density2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam and English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
683 503,683 104
Vehicle registrationKL-07
Websitekalamasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/en

Kalamassery (ml) is a major industrial region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. It is located around 9 km (5.6 mi) northeast of the city centre.

Kalamassery is a major hub for industrial and IT activities in Kochi. In local administration it is a municipality. The Kalamassery Industrial Estate set up by the Government of Kerala is home to many major companies.[2] Kalamassery is also home to educational institutions such as the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Ernakulam Medical College, and the Cochin University of Science and Technology. The area's location along the NH 66 and proximity to the IT centres in Kakkanad has enabled it to see a large spurt in economic development since the 1980s.[3]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
199154,342—    
200163,176+16.3%
201171,038+12.4%
Source: [4]

As of 2001 India census,[5] Kalamassery had a population of 63,176. Sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males. Kalamassery has an average literacy rate of 84%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 82%. In Kalamassery, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hinduism is the most professed religion at 41%, followed by Islam (34%).

{{#chart:Religion in Kalamassery.chart}} Raw data

Economy[edit | edit source]

Kalamassery Municipal office

FACT, India's 1st large scale unit was set up in 1943 for production of fertiliser. In 1947, FACT Udyogamandal started production of ammonium sulphate with an installed capacity of 10,000 MT nitrogen. FACT became a Kerala State Public Sector Enterprise on 15 August 1960 and on 21 November 1962; the Government of India became a major Shareholder. FACT engineering works was established on 13 April 1966. Aluminium oxide is also produced in Kalamassery.[6] Apollo Tyres acquired the Premier Tyres plant in Kalamassery.[7] The Hindustan Machine Tools also known as HMT is also located at the hearts of Kalamassery . Merchem and Carborundum Universal Electro-minerals division has its offices at South Kalamassery. Many Vehicle aftersales - service centres like Toyota, Renault, Nissan, Volkswagen, Fiat India Automobiles etc., are located at Kalamassery. The Kerala State Electricity Board or KSEB sub-division is at Kalamassery . The Kochi Metro Casting Yard and Metro Village is located at HMT Colony in Kalamassery . The Science City, Startup Village, KINFRA are at Kalamassery. The Water from Periyar is supplied to Kochi City by Various pipes placed which are managed by the PWD and the Kerala Water Authority. India's first telecom incubation center located in kalamassery.

There are also many small-scale industries in Kalamassery, like St. Antony Industries, Micro Tools, Ambadan Industries, Vellappally Manufacturing Industry, Pottekattu Rubbers Pvt. Ltd., Logiwiz, Bajaj, etc. A part of South Kalamassery serves as an industrial area that hosts small-scale industries, including perfume-making and plastic recycling. These industries employ a large number of people. There are also Kudumbashree associations, employing many women.[8] The main headquarters of Vodafone India is at South Kalamassery. The largest shopping mall in India[9]- LuLu International Shopping Mall, which opened in 2013, is located at Edapally toll, within the Kalamasserry Municipality.

Kalamassery is home to 3 Kochi Metro stations:

* Administrative Block, Cusat

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Kalamassery is derived from Kalabhasery. In Malayalam, a word can have multiple meanings:[10] in common usage "kalabham" means yellow sandalwood paste, and in literary Malayalam, it can mean Elephant. Kalabhasery, a location near HMT, was where elephants from Thrikkakara Temple was taken for rest after celebrations at the temple. During the course of time Kalabhasery became Kalamassery. Historically, the prominent area was called Njalakam, place with a prominent Juma Masjid,[11] but during the time of creation of Kalamassery Panchayat which includes Njalakam, it was decided to name the area Kalamassery instead of Njalakam due to the growth of Kalamassery. A primary driver of growth was the nearby Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) in Udyogamandal. Employees of FACT would regularly visit Kalamassery for shopping and other purposes. Many settled down in Kalamassery after retirement in places like Santhinagar and Santhinagar Annexe. This growth was brought about by new industries like HMT in that area. Later, the rapid growth of Kalamassery led to it being promoted to a Municipality.

Geography[edit | edit source]

The soils consists mainly of recent sediments (Alluvium, Teri's, Brown sand etc.). Red colored sticky soil is also found in these areas. The climate is generally tropical, heavy rains from the southwest and northeast monsoon are common from June through September. The average annual rainfall is about 350 cm.

Civic administration[edit | edit source]

Kalamassery is a major suburb of the city of Kochi. It is administered by the Kalamassery Municipality, established on 1990. The municipality is divided into 46 wards, each represented by an elected councillor, who together form the municipal council.[12] The council is headed by a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson, elected from among its members.[13]

2025 Kalamassery Municipal Elections[edit | edit source]

In the 2025 municipal elections, the UDF won 28 seats, followed by the LDF with 11, NDA with 1, and Independents with 6 seats.[14][15]

Education[edit | edit source]

Rajagiri Public School
SCMS School of Management
Rajagiri College of Social Science

Places of interest[edit | edit source]

Museum of Kerala History[edit | edit source]

Museum of Kerala History is situated near Pathadippalam Metro Station.[16] It has representations of 87 figures who shaped the history and culture of Kerala in the last two thousand years. The museum has a collection of 150 dolls, all hand-made and detailed, representing the cultural and ethnic diversity of India.[17] The dolls represent young men and women from Gujarat to Nagaland and from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.[17] The gallery depicts mainly specimens of Indian contemporary art (painting and sculpture) over a period of the last two hundred years. The gallery also displays a mural painting based on the classical Sanskrit drama Shakuntalam executed in the traditional Kerala. The mural, at 25 feet long and 5 feet wide, is one of the largest in Kerala.

Kochi Science City[edit | edit source]

The Science Park is a project of the Kerala government and is located near the Government Medical College, Kalamassery. It houses various attractions for children including an amphitheatre and a planetarium.

Places of worship[edit | edit source]

  • St. John of God Roman Catholic Church, Angel Mary Nagar, Kalamassery.
  • Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
  • SNDP Temple, Kangarappady
  • Peringazha Sree Durga Bhagavati Temple
  • Palakkamughal Juma Masjid
  • Korakkambilly Sri Durgabhavathi
  • St. Pius Xth Church, Kalamassery
  • Ponnakudam Bhagavathy Temple
  • Puthuserymala Sri Bhadrakali Temple
  • Vidakkuzha Sree Krishna Swami Temple
  • Kavungalkavu Durga Temple
  • Ilfathul Islam Juma Masjid, Pallilamkara
  • Jnanasidhi Ayyappa Temple
  • Kudilil Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple
  • Puthalath Devi Temple
  • Pratheeksha Nagar Masjid
  • St. George Orthodox Church, Seaport Airport Road, Kalamassery
  • Njalakam Juma Masjid, South Kalamassery
  • Hayathul Islam Masjid, Changampuzha Nagar
  • Kalamassery Mahaganapathy Temple
  • St. Thomas Marthoma Church Kalamassery
  • All Saints CSI Church
  • St Marys Jacobite Church
  • St Jude Knayana Church
  • Kavungal Kaavu Shri Durga Bhagavathi Temple Pallilamkara
  • Ibrahim Masjid, Mannopilly
  • Hidayathul Islam Masjid, Changampuzha Nagar
  • St. Joseph's Church Kalamassery (Social Church)

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Kalamassery Development Plot Industries Association". www.kdpia.com.
  3. ↑ "Kalamassery's potential remains untapped". The Times of India. 7 January 2019.
  4. ↑ Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (web), Delimitation Commission of India (web), Rand McNally International Atlas 1994, School of Planning & Architecture (web).
  5. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  6. ↑ Kumar, A. Suresh; Nair, E. N. Muraleedharan; Babu, N. R. S. (1992). An Information guide to Kerala's industrial scenario 1992: towards industrial thought & action. Arya Fine Arts. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  7. ↑ Business World. Ananda Bazar Patrika Ltd. October 1996. p. 151. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Basic Services To The Urban Poor (BSUP)". Kudumbashree.org. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  9. ↑ "Biggest shopping mall in India opens in Kochi". Archived from the original on 15 March 2013.
  10. ↑ "Multiple meaning for kalabham". Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  11. ↑ "Njalakam Juma Masjid, Kalamassery". Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  12. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (16 December 2025). "With a comfortable win, UDF has a smooth road ahead in Kalamassery". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 December 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ↑ "| Kalamassery Municipality". kalamasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  14. ↑ "Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala". trend.sec.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  15. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (16 December 2025). "With a comfortable win, UDF has a smooth road ahead in Kalamassery". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 December 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ↑ "India Heritage Walk Festival".
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Dolls Museum". Artandkeralahistory.org. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
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