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Kakkanad

Kerala, India · Asia

About Kakkanad

Kakkanad is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kalamassery, 58km from Kerala Backwaters.

Kakkanad is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 25,531, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kakkanad sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kakkanad to your route.

About Kakkanad

Kakkanad is the administrative headquarters of Ernakulam district, administrative hub of Thrikkakara municipality and major industrial and residential area in Kochi, Kerala, located 7 km (4.3 mi) east of the city centre. The term is also used to refer to an area covering Thrikkakara municipality and the built-up areas

Read more in the western parts of the adjoining Kunnathunad grama panchayat. Kakkanad is a region of great economic importance within the larger Kochi metropolis. It houses multiple industrial and IT projects including the Cochin Special Economic Zone, Infopark, Smart City and KINFRA Export Promotion Industrial Park.

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Kakkanad offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kakkanad located?

Kakkanad is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 10.0164 latitude, 76.3417 longitude.

What is the population of Kakkanad?

Kakkanad has a population of approximately 25,531 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
25,531
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
10.0164, 76.3417

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Kakkanad

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wonderla Kochi

Kerala's top amusement park with over 50 land and water rides set amid lush tropical surroundings.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Fort Kochi

A charming historic quarter blending Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture with iconic Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.

12 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Athirappilly Falls

The Niagara of India in Kerala, a 24-meter waterfall on the Chalakudy River plunging through dense tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Kerala Backwaters

A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kakkanad

  • 75 kmValparai Forty Hairpin BendsThe Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.
  • 79 kmMunnar Tea PlantationsRolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kakkanad.

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7 km awayPop. 30,594

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8 km awayPop. 43,207

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8 km awayPop. 23,160

Tripunittura

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8 km awayPop. 69,390

Elūr

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8 km awayPop. 31,468

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