Drawn from the Tamil word Erayanarkulam, which means home of Lord Shiva, Eurnakulam mirrors impressions of its erstwhile Portuguese, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch and British inhabitants.
Formed on April 1, 1958, Eurnakulam was formerly a part of the Thrissur District. Presently, Eurnakulam District is composed of Paravur, Aluva, Kochi, Kanayannoor, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Kothamangalam taluks which come under Fort Kochi and Muvattupuzha revenue subdivision.
The second most advanced district in Kerala, Eurnakulam is 47.56 percent urbanized and home to the man made Willington Island and the most modern city in the state, Kochin.
The district is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west, Thissur District in the north, Alapuzza and Kottayam Districts in the south and Idukki District in the east. Kerala's second largest river, Periyar, flows through the whole of Taluk except the Muvattupuzha river. With its bodies of water, the climate here is moderate. Soils and rocks of moderate importance can also be found here.
Kerala map indicates the location of Eranakulam on the coast of the Arabian Sea. This beautiful land of lagoons and backwaters is worth to visit. During your visit to Eranakulam you must visit Kochi which is one of the finest natural harbors in the world.
Explore Kochi by local ferries and surely you will enjoy such a great adventure. Eranakulam has tropical climate due to its closeness to the sea. The best time visit Eranakulam is between the months of May to September. |
