Edakochi

Edakochi
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Coordinates: 9.92°N 76.29°E / 9.92; 76.29
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Ernakulam
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	682010
Telephone code	0484
Vehicle registration	KL-43
Nearest city	Kochi

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

The Edakochi Kannangattu Bridge links Kannangattu to the Indian Maritime University junction on NH 966B (Kundanoor Willingdon Highway). It was constructed by the Kerala Public Works Department.^{[citation needed]}

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

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

Schools and libraries in Edakochi include:

• Edakochi Govt. High School
• St. Lawrence UP School
• St. Mary's LP School
• Jnanodayam Public School
• Santhi Vidyalaya College
• Aquinas College, Edacochin
• Siena College of Professional Studies
• Avila College of Education
• Pandit Karuppan Memorial Public Library and Reading Room

Location

References

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. "Home". Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
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.