Maradu
Maradu (Malayalam pronunciation: [mɐɾɐɖɨ̆]) is a municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. Maradu is located 6.1 km (3.8 mi) east of the Kochi city centre, and is a part of the Kochi metropolitan area. Maradu is an inner suburb of Kochi, located immediately south of Vyttila and connected to Thevara in the west by the Kundanoor bypass. National highways NH 85, NH 966 B and NH 66 passes through Maradu and has played a vital role in the development of the area.
Maradu | |
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Municipality | |
From top to bottom: 1.The Thevara Canal 2.Crowne Plaza, Maradu | |
Maradu Location in Kerala, India Maradu Maradu (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9.89°N 76.38°E | |
| Country | India |
| City | Kochi |
| District | Ernakulam |
| State | Kerala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 44,704 |
| • Density | 3,620/km2 (9,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 682304 |
| Telephone code | 484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-39 |
Maradu is well connected by waterways as well. Maradu is known for the famous "Maradu Vedikkettu" in Maradu Temple.
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