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Ernakulam

എറണാകുളം
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Area · — km²
Population · 32,82,388
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Ernakulam — district of Kerala

Ernakulam is a district in Kerala. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Ernakulam

Queen of the Arabian Sea (Kochi)

Kochi metro + IT, port-of-Cochin spice trade, Kathakali culture.

District HQ
Kakkanad (Kochi)
Key industries
IT/ITES (InfoPark/SmartCity) · Shipping · Spice trade

Must-visit places in Ernakulam

historical

Fort Kochi

Portuguese / Dutch / British colonial layers; Chinese fishing nets.

  • monument
    Mattancherry Palace + Jew Town

    1568 Dutch Palace + Paradesi Synagogue (1568).

  • urban
    Marine Drive, Kochi

    Backwater promenade with rainbow bridge + sunset views.

  • beach
    Cherai Beach

    15 km golden-sand strand + dolphin sightings.

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Then & Now

Ernakulam district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,48,025
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
12,35,625
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,59,915
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
3,06,440
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 127 villages

Ernakulam district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,18,510Census 2011
Female population
5,29,515Census 2011
Sex ratio
1021 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,59,915Census 2011
SC population
1,02,403Census 2011
ST population
8,324Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,35,625+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,06,440RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,17,997Census 2011
Cultivators
34,965Census 2011
Agri labourers
36,217Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,162 / 2,32,91615% complete
SBM-G toilets
37,207Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Ernakulam district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
61 of 127 villages have notable places mapped · 48%
  • Temple· 24
  • School· 14
  • Hospital· 12
  • High school· 7
  • College· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Ernakulam district.

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All 7 mandals of Ernakulam

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127 villages · 82 GPs
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Top villages in Ernakulam

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ernakulam

How many mandals and villages are in Ernakulam district?

Ernakulam district has 7 mandals and 127 revenue villages across 82 gram panchayats in Kerala.

Where is the headquarters of Ernakulam district?

The district headquarters of Ernakulam is —.

What is the pincode of Ernakulam district?

Ernakulam district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Ernakulam may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Ernakulam fall under?

Ernakulam district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Ernakulam district?

Ernakulam district had a population of 32,82,388 per the 2011 Census, across 127 villages.

When was Ernakulam district formed?

Ernakulam district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Ernakulam district?

Major rivers in Ernakulam district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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