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{{short description|district of Kochi, India}}
{{Short description|District of Kochi, India}}
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'''Edakochi''' is one of the oldest districts in southern [[Kochi]] (or Cochin), India. It borders [[Palluruthy]] to the northwest and is separated from [[Aroor]] to the south and [[Kumbalam, Ernakulam]] to the east by the [[Kerala backwaters]].
'''Edakochi''' is a region in southern [[Kochi]], India. It borders [[Palluruthy]] to the northwest and is separated from [[Aroor]] to the south and [[Kumbalam, Ernakulam|Kumbalam]] to the east by the [[Kerala backwaters]]. It is adjacent to the [[Kumbalangi]] tourism village that connects through [[Perumpadappu, Ernakulam|Perumpadappu.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=The backwaters of Edakochi beckon |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/mar/14/the-backwaters-of-edakochi-beckon-1787148.html |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


== Bridges and roads ==
==Bridges and roads==
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The Edakochi Kannangattu Bridge links Kannangattu to the [[Indian Maritime University]] junction on [[National Highway 966B (India)|National Highway 966B]]. It was constructed by the [[Kerala Public Works Department]].
The Edakochi Kannangatt Bridge links Kannangat to the [[Indian Maritime University]] junction on NH 966B (Kundanoor Willingdon Highway). It was constructed by the Kerala Public Works Department.


The Edakochi Kannangat Willingdon Island Bridge was opened to the public in September 2017 by the Minister of Works, [[G. Sudhakaran]], bringing the city closer to the [[Thevara]] and Kundanoor regions.
The Edakochi Kannangattu-Willingdon Island Bridge was opened to the public in September 2017 by then-Minister of Works, [[G. Sudhakaran]], bringing the city closer to the [[Thevara]] and Kundanoor regions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Island-Kannenghat bridge in Kochi to be thrown open to public on Friday |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2017/sep/21/island-kannenghat-bridge-in-kochi-to-be-thrown-open-to-public-on-friday-1660366.html |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


== Buildings ==
==Buildings==
Edakochi is home to the proposed site for the [[Kerala Cricket Association Stadium]]. It will be located {{cvt|15|km}} from the [[Ernakulam Junction|South Railway Station]], {{cvt|18|km}} from the [[Ernakulam Town|North Railway Station]], and {{cvt|22|km}} from [[Kaloor]].
Edakochi is home to the proposed site for the Kerala Cricket Association Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stumped by Centre, KCA refuses to let go of Edakochi stadium plans |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2022/dec/20/stumped-by-centre-kca-refuses-to-let-go-of-edakochi-stadium-plans-2529807.html |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> It will be located {{cvt|15|km}} from the [[Ernakulam Junction|South Railway Station]], {{cvt|18|km}} from the [[Ernakulam Town|North Railway Station]], and {{cvt|22|km}} from [[Kaloor]].


Edakochi's St. Lawrence's Church<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|first=|date=|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.stlawrenceparish.in/home.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130218140619/http://www.stlawrenceparish.in/home.html|archive-date=18 February 2013|access-date=4 September 2012|website=}}</ref> has gained fame as the burial place of Monsignor Lawrence Puliyanath.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.servantofgodlawrenceofedakochi.org/html/history.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112010958/http://www.servantofgodlawrenceofedakochi.org/html/history.htm|archive-date=12 November 2013|access-date=4 September 2012}}</ref> The church at Edakochin is one of the oldest churches in Edakochi. The first church is believed to have been built around the time of the departure of [[Saint Thomas Christians]] from Cranganore ([[Kodungallur]]). At that time, Cranganore had three important centers: [[Mattancherry]], [[Mundamveli]], and Edakochi. There seems to have been a church at Edakochi since the 9th century, as there were at Mattancherry and Mundamveli. This ancient church was dedicated to "The Three Kings".<ref name=":0" />
Edakochi's St. Lawrence's Church<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|first=|date=|title=Home|url=http://www.stlawrenceparish.in/home.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218140619/http://www.stlawrenceparish.in/home.html|archive-date=18 February 2013|access-date=4 September 2012|website=}}</ref> has gained fame as the burial place of the priest [[Lawrence Puliyanath]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=:: Servant of God Monsignor Lawrence of Edakochi :: The saintly lived priest of St. Lawrence Church, Edakochi in Kerala, Fr. Lawrence Puliyanath, was very kind to the poor and miserable who come to him. People who got several favours from him are praying to declare him as a saint by the Church|url=http://www.servantofgodlawrenceofedakochi.org/html/history.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112010958/http://www.servantofgodlawrenceofedakochi.org/html/history.htm|archive-date=12 November 2013|access-date=4 September 2012}}</ref> The first church in Edakochi is believed to have been built around the time of the departure of the [[Saint Thomas Christians]] from [[Kodungallur|Cranganore]]. At that time, Cranganore had three important centres: [[Mattancherry]], [[Mundamveli]], and Edakochi. There seems to have been a church at Edakochi since the 9th century, as there were at Mattancherry and Mundamveli. This ancient church was dedicated to "The Three Kings".<ref name=":0" />
 
==Schools and libraries==
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== Schools and libraries ==
Schools and libraries in Edakochi include:
Schools and libraries in Edakochi include:
* Edakochi Govt. High School
* Edakochi Govt. High School
* St. Lawrence UP School
* St. Lawrence UP School
* St. Mary's LP School
* St. Mary's LP School
* Jnanodayam Public School [https://www.jnanodayampublicschool.com/]
* Jnanodayam Public School
* Santhi Vidyalaya College
* Santhi Vidyalaya College
* Aquinas College
* [[Aquinas College, Edacochin]]
* Siena College
* [[Siena College of Professional Studies]]
* Avila B.Ed. College
* [[Avila College of Education]]
* Pandit Karuppan Memorial Public Library and Reading Room
* Pandit Karuppan Memorial Public Library and Reading Room


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Edakochi is a region in the city of Kochi, in Kerala State, India. It is a part of the waterbound West Kochi, lying westward of the Kochi mainland. Surrounded by Vembanad Lake on three sides, it connects Kochi to Allapuzha district (Aroor).<ref>{{Cite web|title=EDAKOCHI SOUTH|url=https://www.vacanzafantastica.com/placenew_detais.php?id=20953|access-date=2020-11-25|website=vacanzafantastica|language=ml}}</ref>
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== References ==
==References==
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]

Latest revision as of 15:02, 17 March 2026


Edakochi
Edakochi is located in Kerala
Edakochi
Edakochi
Location in Kerala, India
Edakochi is located in India
Edakochi
Edakochi
Edakochi (India)
Edakochi is located in Kochi
Edakochi
Edakochi (Kochi)
Coordinates: 9°55′N 76°17′E / 9.92°N 76.29°E / 9.92; 76.29
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682010
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registrationKL-43
Nearest cityKochi

Edakochi is a region in southern Kochi, India. It borders Palluruthy to the northwest and is separated from Aroor to the south and Kumbalam to the east by the Kerala backwaters. It is adjacent to the Kumbalangi tourism village that connects through Perumpadappu.[1]

Bridges and roads[edit | edit source]

The Edakochi Kannangattu Bridge links Kannangattu to the Indian Maritime University junction on National Highway 966B. It was constructed by the Kerala Public Works Department.

The Edakochi Kannangattu-Willingdon Island Bridge was opened to the public in September 2017 by then-Minister of Works, G. Sudhakaran, bringing the city closer to the Thevara and Kundanoor regions.[2]

Buildings[edit | edit source]

Edakochi is home to the proposed site for the Kerala Cricket Association Stadium.[3] It will be located 15 km (9.3 mi) from the South Railway Station, 18 km (11 mi) from the North Railway Station, and 22 km (14 mi) from Kaloor.

Edakochi's St. Lawrence's Church[4] has gained fame as the burial place of the priest Lawrence Puliyanath.[5] The first church in Edakochi is believed to have been built around the time of the departure of the Saint Thomas Christians from Cranganore. At that time, Cranganore had three important centres: Mattancherry, Mundamveli, and Edakochi. There seems to have been a church at Edakochi since the 9th century, as there were at Mattancherry and Mundamveli. This ancient church was dedicated to "The Three Kings".[4]

Schools and libraries[edit | edit source]

Schools and libraries in Edakochi include:

Location[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "The backwaters of Edakochi beckon". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  2. "Island-Kannenghat bridge in Kochi to be thrown open to public on Friday". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  3. "Stumped by Centre, KCA refuses to let go of Edakochi stadium plans". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Home". Retrieved 4 September 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ":: Servant of God Monsignor Lawrence of Edakochi :: The saintly lived priest of St. Lawrence Church, Edakochi in Kerala, Fr. Lawrence Puliyanath, was very kind to the poor and miserable who come to him. People who got several favours from him are praying to declare him as a saint by the Church". Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2012.