Irinjalakuda

Irinjalakuda is a town in Thrissur district in southern Kerala with a mixed character of residential areas, small shops, and government buildings. The settlement extends across about 11 square kilometers and houses a population of roughly 62,000 people.

The town became a municipality in 1936, representing a key moment when the area gained formal administrative status. The Koodalmanikyam Temple, which dates back to around the ninth century, shows that human activity and religious life in this location reach far deeper into the past.

The Koodalmanikyam Temple shapes daily life with its carved wooden pillars and stone structures that reflect Kerala's building traditions. People gather here during festivals and regularly, showing how religious practice remains woven into the community.

The town offers basic facilities like shops, eating places, and an administrative office open during regular hours. Visitors who need local services or want to explore the temple can easily find everything they need here.

The town functions as a secondary administrative center for the district, housing several government departments in a concentrated area. This administrative role often goes unnoticed by visitors but shapes how the town operates and feels.