Ernakulam district

Ernakulam is an administrative district in Kerala stretching from the Arabian Sea to the western hill ranges, covering urban centers and rural areas. The district connects coastal strips with a network of canals and more densely settled zones further inland.

The district formed in 1958 when Kerala became a state and new administrative boundaries were drawn. Trade relations across the sea had shaped the coast for centuries before, bringing different groups to settle.

Fishing shapes daily life along the coast, where morning catches arrive and boats navigate the inland waterways connecting villages. Religious festivals bring processions through the streets, drawing people from different communities who share the same public spaces.

An international airport lies within the district and offers connections to destinations across India and beyond. A metro system serves key urban neighborhoods, making it easier to move around without a car.

Every household here has access to banking services, a development completed in 2012. No other Indian district had achieved that level of coverage at the time.

Location: Kerala

Inception: April 1958

Capital city: Ernakulam

Shares border with: Thrissur district, Idukki district, Kottayam district, Alappuzha district, Coimbatore district

Website: http://ernakulam.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 10.00000,76.33000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:50