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'''Kadavanthra''' is a downtown [[:Category:Regions of Kochi|region]] and a major commercial centre in [[Kochi|Kochi City]], close to  the city's biggest  railway station 'Ernakulam Junction'  and Kochi's commercial high street the M.G.Road, in the Indian [[Kerala|state of Kerala]].
'''Kadavanthra''' is a [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|commercial hub]]  in downtown [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. It is bounded by the [[S.A Road]] to the east ([[MG Road, Kochi|MG Road]]-side) and the Giri Nagar canal in the west. KADAVANTHRA is a major commercial centre of Kochi, and a prime residential area. It is also well known for the Pilgrim Centre of Saint Joseph. In recent years, the ward has undergone rapid development to become one of Kochi's highest-valued regions.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://housing.com/kadavanthra-kochi-overview-P6gar1mdg0tdon08t | title=Kadavanthra, Kochi &#124; Kadavanthra Map, Pros & Cons, Photos, Reviews and Property Insights }}</ref>
 
The [[S.A Road]] and [[Kaloor]]-Kadavanthra Road are the Kadavanthra's main [[Arterial road|arterial roads]], S.A Road connects two icons [[Vyttila|Vyttila interchange]] in the west and MG Road in east.
Kaloor-Kadavanthra arterial road connects Kaloor at the North and Kadavanthra downtown at South. Kadavanthra is close to the Chilavannur Lake, which lies to its east, and the Ponneth Bhagavathy Temple.


== Surroundings ==
== Surroundings ==
Kadavanthra Junction is a major [[Intersection (road)|intersection]] in Kochi, one of the busiest in the city. The junction facilitates Kadavanthra Metro Station, catering to passengers for [[Panampilly Nagar]]/Kadavanthra area.
Kadavanthra Junction is a major [[Intersection (road)|intersection]] in Kochi, one of the busiest in the city. The junction facilitates Kadavanthra Metro Station, catering to passengers for [[Panampilly Nagar]]/Kadavanthra area.


The junction is an intersection of Kochi City's main arterial [[S.A Road|Sahodaran Ayyappan Road]] (east-west) with arterial [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]] (north-south) and ''[[K. P. Vallon|K.P.Vallon]] Road'' (north-south). This junction  enhances rail connectivity from M.G Road to Vytilla Mobility Hub.  
The junction is an intersection of Kochi City's main arterial [[S.A Road|Sahodaran Ayyappan Road]] (east-west) with arterial [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]] (north-south) and ''[[K. P. Vallon|K.P.Vallon]] Road'' (north-south). This junction  enhances rail connectivity from M.G Road to Vytilla Mobility Hub.


Kadavanthra is part of Kochi's [[central business district]]. It is notable as home for the headquarters of the [[Greater Cochin Development Authority]], the statutory body overseeing the development of the [[Kochi|city of Kochi]]. NIA ([[National Investigation Agency]]) is also located in Kadavanthra. The Kochi Metro Kadavanthra station is situated in front of GCDA lawns. Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Soften Technologies, Bhavans Vidya Mandir and St Josephs Upper Primary School are located in this area.
Kadavanthra is part of Kochi's [[central business district]] located in central Kochi area. It is notable as home for the headquarters of the [[Greater Cochin Development Authority]], the statutory body overseeing the development of the [[Kochi|city of Kochi]]. NIA ([[National Investigation Agency]]) is also located in Kadavanthra. The Kochi Metro Kadavanthra station is situated in front of GCDA lawns. Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Soften Technologies, Bhavans Vidya Mandir and St Josephs Upper Primary School are located in this area.


The region is an emerging commercial high street with branded retail stores and many 3- and 5-star hotels such as Olive Downtown, [[Radisson Blu]] Kochi, Avenue Centre Hotel, Star Paradise, Park Residency hotel and Cochin Palace hotel. Affluent housing colonies include [[Panampilly Nagar]], Giri Nagar, [[Gandhi Nagar, Kochi|Gandhi Nagar]] and Jawahar Nagar. [[Central Bank of India]], [[HDFC Bank]], [[South Indian Bank]], [[State Bank of India]] and [[Axis Bank]] branches are present.
The region is an emerging commercial high street with branded retail stores and many 3- and 5-star hotels. Housing colonies include [[Panampilly Nagar]], Giri Nagar, [[Gandhi Nagar, Kochi|Gandhi Nagar]] and Jawahar Nagar.  
[[File:St.Joseph's Church, Kadavanthra.jpg|thumb|alt=text|St.Joseph's Miraculous [[Syro-Malabar|Syrian Catholic Church]]]]  
[[File:St.Joseph's Church, Kadavanthra.jpg|thumb|alt=text|St.Joseph's Miraculous Shrine [[Syro-Malabar|Syrian Catholic Church]]]]  
[[File:St.Sebastian's Church Kadavanthra Re.JPG|thumb|alt=text|St.Sebastian's Latin Catholic Church]]  
[[File:St.Sebastian's Church Kadavanthra Re.JPG|thumb|alt=text|St.Sebastian's Latin Catholic Church]]  
[[File:Little Flower Church Kadavanthra Kochi.JPG|thumb|right|alt=text|Little Flower Church Kadavanthra]]
[[File:Little Flower Church Kadavanthra Kochi.JPG|thumb|right|alt=text|Little Flower Church Kadavanthra]]
It is close to the [[Ernakulam Junction|South Railway Station]], with easy access to [[Kaloor]], [[Vyttila]] and [[Cochin International Airport]]. [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]] links northern and southern parts of Kochi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kadavanthra-56121.htm |title=Kadavanthra in Kochi India |publisher=India9.com |date=2005-06-22 |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref> Kadavanthra became a major hub following the completion of [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]]. The presence of the [[Ernakulam]] Junction Railway Station and residential colonies raise real estate prices. Kadavanthra provides access to Cochin Shipyard and the naval base. It provides alternate access to Atlantis via Railway gate or [[Thevara]] Junction, thus avoiding the usually busy M.G Road.
It is close to the [[Ernakulam Junction|South Railway Station]], with easy access to [[Kaloor]], [[Vyttila]] and [[Cochin International Airport]]. [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]] links northern and southern parts of Kochi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kadavanthra-56121.htm |title=Kadavanthra in Kochi India |publisher=India9.com |date=2005-06-22 |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref> Kadavanthra became a major hub following the completion of [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]]. The presence of the [[Ernakulam]] Junction Railway Station and residential colonies raise real estate prices. Kadavanthra provides access to Cochin Shipyard and the naval base. It provides alternate access to Atlantis via Railway gate or [[Thevara]] Junction, thus avoiding the usually busy M.G Road.
'''The St. Joseph's Shrine Kadavanthra'''
St. Joseph’s Shrine Church, Kadavanthra is a Catholic parish church located in Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala, India. The church was established and consecrated on 24 December 1972. Dedicated to Saint Joseph, it serves as an important spiritual centre for the faithful and is widely regarded as a prominent shrine of St. Joseph in Kochi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LP School is under construction |url=https://sjck.org/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250228074853/https://sjck.org/ |archive-date=2025-02-28 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=www.sjck.org |language=en}}</ref>{{Full citation needed|date=March 2026}}
The church is especially known for the strong devotion to St. Joseph among people from various parts of Kochi city. Every Wednesday, large numbers of devotees gather at the shrine to participate in special prayers, novenas, and Holy Mass offered in honour of St. Joseph. The weekly Wednesday devotions attract people irrespective of caste or creed, reflecting the inclusive and communal spirit of the shrine.
The annual feast of St. Joseph is celebrated grandly from 20 April to 1 May each year. On 30 April, the statue of St. Joseph is ceremoniously taken from the chapel and placed in front of the church under a floral-decorated pandal for public veneration. The celebrations culminate on 1 May with the annual town procession, in which a large crowd participates.
In addition, the Nercha Sadhya (devotional feast) in honour of St. Joseph is observed annually on 19 March, drawing many faithful and visitors to the shrine.<ref>www.sjck.org</ref>{{Full citation needed|date=March 2026}}


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
Major centres in and around Kadavanthra include:
Major centres in and around Kadavanthra include:


* Kadavanthra metro station.
* [[Kadavanthra metro station]].
* Enforcement Directorate ,Kochi Office
* St Joseph's Shrine Church Kadavanthra
*[[Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium|The Regional Sports Centre (RSC) Rajiv Gandhi International Indoor Stadium]]
*[[Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium|The Regional Sports Centre (RSC) Rajiv Gandhi International Indoor Stadium]]
*The Greater [[Cochin]] Development Authority (GCDA)
*The Greater [[Cochin]] Development Authority (GCDA)
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*[[National Investigation Agency]].
*[[National Investigation Agency]].
*Office of [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] (KSEB)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kseb.in/locate-kseb-office.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126034043/http://www.kseb.in/locate-kseb-office.html| archive-date=26 November 2010 | title=Locate KSEB Office | publisher=KSEB | access-date=10 February 2019 }}</ref>
*Office of [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] (KSEB)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kseb.in/locate-kseb-office.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126034043/http://www.kseb.in/locate-kseb-office.html| archive-date=26 November 2010 | title=Locate KSEB Office | publisher=KSEB | access-date=10 February 2019 }}</ref>
* [https://www.thefacets.com/ Facets Dental Clinics]
*Office of the Housing Development Authority in [[Panampilly Nagar]]
*Office of the Housing Development Authority in [[Panampilly Nagar]]
*The Kadavanthra Post Office<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Speed_Post_Directory/KERALA.pdf |title=List of speed post centres in Kochi|publisher=Indiapost.gov.in|access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref> on Cheruparambath Road
*The Kadavanthra Post Office<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Speed_Post_Directory/KERALA.pdf |title=List of speed post centres in Kochi|publisher=Indiapost.gov.in|access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref> on Cheruparambath Road
*The Passport office in Panampilly Nagar<ref>[http://passport.gov.in/cochin.html]{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221041541/http://passport.gov.in/cochin.html|date=21 December 2010}}</ref>
*The Passport office in Panampilly Nagar<ref>[http://passport.gov.in/cochin.html Regional Passport Office, Panampilly Nagar]{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221041541/http://passport.gov.in/cochin.html|date=21 December 2010}}</ref>
*Panampilly Nagar has a separate post office<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Speed_Post_Directory/KERALA.pdf |title=Kerala : Alappuzha-Kochi |publisher=Indiapost.gov.in |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref>
*Panampilly Nagar has a separate post office<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Speed_Post_Directory/KERALA.pdf |title=Kerala : Alappuzha-Kochi |publisher=Indiapost.gov.in |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref>
*Supplyco of the Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala in Gandhinagar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supplycokerala.com/ |title=SUPPLYCO-The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd |publisher=Supplycokerala.com |date=2013-07-26 |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref><ref>[http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_civilsupplies/civilsupply.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108035347/http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_civilsupplies/civilsupply.htm|date=8 January 2011}}</ref>
*Supplyco of the Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala in Gandhinagar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supplycokerala.com/ |title=SUPPLYCO-The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd |publisher=Supplycokerala.com |date=2013-07-26 |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref><ref>[http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_civilsupplies/civilsupply.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108035347/http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_civilsupplies/civilsupply.htm|date=8 January 2011}}</ref>
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*[[Fire Station]]
*[[Fire Station]]
*[[BSNL]] office
*[[BSNL]] office
* Indra Gandhi Co-operative Hospital
*Akshaya Hospital
*Giridhar Hospital
*Lotus Eye Hospital
*Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School)
*Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School)
*Office of Health Inspector
*Office of Health Inspector
*[[Elamkulam, Kochi|Elamkulam]] village office
*[[Elamkulam, Kochi|Elamkulam]] village office
*The Indira Gandhi Co-operative Hospital
*The Vijaya Hospital<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vijaya-ivf.com/ |title=Fertility Clinic IVF Cochin &#124; Endoscopic Centre Kerala-Vijaya |publisher=Vijaya-ivf.com |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref>
*The Vijaya Hospital<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vijaya-ivf.com/ |title=Fertility Clinic IVF Cochin &#124; Endoscopic Centre Kerala-Vijaya |publisher=Vijaya-ivf.com |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref>
*The [[State Bank of India]], Ernakulam South Branch<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sbi.co.in/user.htm |title=:: STATE BANK OF INDIA :: Safe Banking With SBI :: |publisher=Sbi.co.in |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref> is in [[S.A Road]]
*Central Bank of India in Kallelil Building.
*[[The Bank of Baroda]]
*The [[Federal Bank]]
*Offices of [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]], [[Reliance Communications|Reliance]], [[Tata Group|Tata]] Indicom, [[Vodafone]] in [[S.A Road]]
*Maannullil Builders Enterprises in S.A.Road
* "Kallelil Building" in S.A.Road, accommodates [[Central Bank of India]] (Kadavanthra Branch).
* [[Indian Overseas Bank]] [[Automated teller machine|ATM]] is in "Kallelil Building" Kadavanthra.
* [https://www.assethomes.in/luminaire/ Asset Luminaire]
* Olive Downtown Hotel- 5 star luxury hotel
* Olive Builder Luxury Apartments in Cochin http://www.olivebuilder.com/projects/olive-heights situated at the heart of kadavanthara.
*
* Radisson Blu Kochi-5 star luxury hotel
* Newsport.in
* [http://www.abadbuilders.com/Knightsbridge-apartments-kadavanthra ABAD Builders Knightsbridge Apartments]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.asianetnews.com/life/abad-builders-projects-handover?cf=related|title=അബാദ് ബില്‍ഡേഴ്‍സ്; വിശ്വസ്തതയുടെ രാജശില്‍പ്പി|work=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en}}</ref>
* ABAD Builders Silver Crest Flats<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abadbuilders.com/Silver-Crest-luxury-apartments-kadavanthra|title=3/4 BHK Luxury Flats and Apartments For Sale in Kadavantra {{!}} Silver Crest|website=www.abadbuilders.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-11}}</ref>
* DD Vyapar Bhavan
* DD Milestone & Cornerstone.
*[http://www.buildersinkochi.com Kochi Builders Circle]
* [http://www.tulsidevelopers.org/tulsi-capitol-pointe-apartments.html Tulsi Capitol Pointe Apartments]
* [https://www.trinitybuild.com/project/14-trinity-citadel Trinity Citadel Apartments]
* [http://www.dreamflower.in/casagardenza/ Dreamflower Casa Gardenza]
* [https://www.dreamflower.in/cynosure/ Dreamflower Cynosure]
* Traum Academy for Foreign languages
* Kalyan Marvella by Kalyan Developers.
*[http://scubacochin.com Scuba Cochin]
* [https://smsbuilders.in/habitat-1/ SMS HABITAT Apartments by SMS Builders]
* [https://smsbuilders.in/sereniti-2/ SMS SERINITY Apartments by SMS Builders]
* [https://smsbuilders.in/infiniti/ SMS INFINITY Apartments by SMS Builders]
* [https://urviconcepts.com/ URVI Concepts - Architects & Interior Designers]


== Location ==
== Location ==
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Kadavanthra
Ward
Manorama Junction in 2011
Manorama Junction in 2011
Kadavanthra is located in Kerala
Kadavanthra
Kadavanthra
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°58′0″N 76°18′0″E / 9.96667°N 76.30000°E / 9.96667; 76.30000
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,522
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682020
Vehicle registrationKL-07

Kadavanthra is a commercial hub in downtown Kochi, Kerala. It is bounded by the S.A Road to the east (MG Road-side) and the Giri Nagar canal in the west. KADAVANTHRA is a major commercial centre of Kochi, and a prime residential area. It is also well known for the Pilgrim Centre of Saint Joseph. In recent years, the ward has undergone rapid development to become one of Kochi's highest-valued regions.[1]

The S.A Road and Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road are the Kadavanthra's main arterial roads, S.A Road connects two icons Vyttila interchange in the west and MG Road in east. Kaloor-Kadavanthra arterial road connects Kaloor at the North and Kadavanthra downtown at South. Kadavanthra is close to the Chilavannur Lake, which lies to its east, and the Ponneth Bhagavathy Temple.

Surroundings[edit | edit source]

Kadavanthra Junction is a major intersection in Kochi, one of the busiest in the city. The junction facilitates Kadavanthra Metro Station, catering to passengers for Panampilly Nagar/Kadavanthra area.

The junction is an intersection of Kochi City's main arterial Sahodaran Ayyappan Road (east-west) with arterial Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road (north-south) and K.P.Vallon Road (north-south). This junction enhances rail connectivity from M.G Road to Vytilla Mobility Hub.

Kadavanthra is part of Kochi's central business district located in central Kochi area. It is notable as home for the headquarters of the Greater Cochin Development Authority, the statutory body overseeing the development of the city of Kochi. NIA (National Investigation Agency) is also located in Kadavanthra. The Kochi Metro Kadavanthra station is situated in front of GCDA lawns. Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Soften Technologies, Bhavans Vidya Mandir and St Josephs Upper Primary School are located in this area.

The region is an emerging commercial high street with branded retail stores and many 3- and 5-star hotels. Housing colonies include Panampilly Nagar, Giri Nagar, Gandhi Nagar and Jawahar Nagar.

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St.Joseph's Miraculous Shrine Syrian Catholic Church
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St.Sebastian's Latin Catholic Church
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Little Flower Church Kadavanthra

It is close to the South Railway Station, with easy access to Kaloor, Vyttila and Cochin International Airport. Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road links northern and southern parts of Kochi.[2] Kadavanthra became a major hub following the completion of Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road. The presence of the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station and residential colonies raise real estate prices. Kadavanthra provides access to Cochin Shipyard and the naval base. It provides alternate access to Atlantis via Railway gate or Thevara Junction, thus avoiding the usually busy M.G Road.


The St. Joseph's Shrine Kadavanthra

St. Joseph’s Shrine Church, Kadavanthra is a Catholic parish church located in Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala, India. The church was established and consecrated on 24 December 1972. Dedicated to Saint Joseph, it serves as an important spiritual centre for the faithful and is widely regarded as a prominent shrine of St. Joseph in Kochi.[3][full citation needed]

The church is especially known for the strong devotion to St. Joseph among people from various parts of Kochi city. Every Wednesday, large numbers of devotees gather at the shrine to participate in special prayers, novenas, and Holy Mass offered in honour of St. Joseph. The weekly Wednesday devotions attract people irrespective of caste or creed, reflecting the inclusive and communal spirit of the shrine.

The annual feast of St. Joseph is celebrated grandly from 20 April to 1 May each year. On 30 April, the statue of St. Joseph is ceremoniously taken from the chapel and placed in front of the church under a floral-decorated pandal for public veneration. The celebrations culminate on 1 May with the annual town procession, in which a large crowd participates.

In addition, the Nercha Sadhya (devotional feast) in honour of St. Joseph is observed annually on 19 March, drawing many faithful and visitors to the shrine.[4][full citation needed]

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Major centres in and around Kadavanthra include:

Location[edit | edit source]

Located near Ernakulam Jn Railway Station.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kadavanthra, Kochi | Kadavanthra Map, Pros & Cons, Photos, Reviews and Property Insights".
  2. ↑ "Kadavanthra in Kochi India". India9.com. 22 June 2005. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  3. ↑ "LP School is under construction". www.sjck.org. Archived from the original on 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  4. ↑ www.sjck.org
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