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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.223.64910.8
February31.124.32111.4
March31.325.36811.4
April31.225.715011.0
May30.025.55157.8
June28.224.85016.6
July27.624.54546.7
August27.624.44047.3
September27.924.42978.3
October28.524.23178.2
November29.124.21718.8
December29.623.85610.1

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  1. Documented history · 1762

    Kanayannur Taluk was formed in 1762, and is one of the oldest taluks in the former Kingdom of Cochin.

  2. Kanayannur Taluk Formation

    Kanayannur Taluk was formed in 1762, making it one of the oldest taluks in the former Kingdom of Cochin.

  3. Formation of Kanayannur Taluk

    Kanayannur Taluk was formed in 1762 as one of the oldest taluks in the former Kingdom of Cochin.

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    A popular landmark near the Kanayannur taluk office at Park Avenue in Kochi.

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01 · History

How Kanayannur took shape

Kanayannur is a taluk and a village in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India.

It lies within the coordinates 9.96667° N, 76.26667° E and operates under the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

When was Kanayannur taluk created and what historical role did it play?

Kanayannur taluk was formed in 1762, making it one of the earliest taluks established in the former Kingdom of Cochin. Its early creation reflects the administrative organization of the kingdom, which divided its territory into taluks for revenue and governance purposes.

Why is the area sometimes called Palace Square?

Local tradition holds that a royal palace of the Kochi king once stood in the village that shares the taluk’s name, leading to the nickname “Palace Square.” The village office is located at Eruvely, while the taluk office sits on Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Kochi.

What is the current population of Kanayannur taluk?

According to the latest available data, the taluk’s population totals 851,406 residents.

02 · Districts

Districts and local character in Kanayannur

Where is Kanayannur located geographically?

Kanayannur functions as both a village and an administrative taluk positioned within the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. Geographically defined at coordinates 9.96667 latitude and 76.26667 longitude, this municipality operates under the Asia/Kolkata timezone.

Which revenue villages surround the taluk?

The administrative territory encompasses numerous revenue divisions across the landscape. The complete roster of revenue villages within Kanayannur Taluk includes Ernakulam, Elamkulam, Poonithura, Edappally North, Edappally South, Kalamassery, Thrikkakara North, Thrikkakara South, Kakkanad, Vazhakkala, Cheranelloor, Kadamakkudy, Mulavukad, Nadama-Thekkumbhagam, Thiruvamkulam, Maradu, Kumbalam, Kureekkad, Chottanikkara, Kanayannur, Udayamperoor, Manakunnam, Mulanthuruthy, Keechery, Kulayettikara, Amballoor, and Edakkattuvayal.

Where are the administrative offices situated?

Geographical administration is distributed across distinct local sites. The Kanayannur taluk office is stationed at Park Avenue, Marine Drive in Kochi, while the specific village office for Kanayannur operates out of a village named Eruvely.

03 · Questions

Questions about Kanayannur

Frequently Asked Questions About Kanayannur

Where is Kanayannur located geographically? Kanayannur is a village and taluk situated within the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. Geographic data records its coordinates at latitude 9.96667 and longitude 76.26667 within the Asia/Kolkata timezone.

What is the administrative scope of Kanayannur? Operating as an administrative denomination known as a taluk within India, Kanayannur encompasses numerous revenue villages including Ernakulam, Elamkulam, Poonithura, Edappally North, Edappally South, Kalamassery, Thrikkakara North, Thrikkakara South, Kakkanad, Vazhakkala, Cheranelloor, Kadamakkudy, Mulavukad, Nadama-Thekkumbhagam, Thiruvamkulam, Maradu, Kumbalam, Kureekkad, Chottanikkara, Kanayannur, Udayamperoor, Manakunnam, Mulanthuruthy, Keechery, Kulayettikara, Amballoor, and Edakkattuvayal.

How are the offices for Kanayannur arranged? While the taluk office is positioned at Park Avenue, Marine Drive in Kochi, the specific village office for Kanayannur is located in a village called Eruvely. Additional geographic and demographic statistics for the broader entity list a population of 851406, alongside a local 2011 India Census village population count of 9308 inhabitants.

04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kanayannur

What is the geographic setting of Kanayannur's economy?

Kanayannur is a village and taluk located in the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. Situated at coordinates 9.96667, 76.26667, this administrative division forms part of the region operating within the Asia/Kolkata timezone.

How does the administrative geography shape the area?

Formed in 1762 as one of the oldest taluks in the former Kingdom of Cochin, Kanayannur encompasses numerous revenue villages such as Ernakulam, Elamkulam, Poonithura, Kalamassery, and Maradu. The economy of this territory is geographically anchored by its administrative offices, including the taluk office situated at Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Kochi, and the village office located in Eruvely. Across a population of 851,406 residents, economic activities rely on the local infrastructure spanning these interconnected revenue villages and settlements within Kerala.

05 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kanayannur

What is Kanayannur and how is it administratively classified?

Kanayannur is both a taluk and a village situated in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It serves as an administrative subdivision within the state’s local government framework.

Where is the taluk office located for reference?

The taluk office is positioned on Park Avenue along Marine Drive in Kochi, providing a fixed point of contact for official matters and public services.

Which villages are included in the taluk for geographic orientation?

Revenue villages that fall under Kanayannur taluk include Ernakulam, Elamkulam, Poonithura, Edappally North, Edappally South, Kalamassery, Thrikkakara North, Thrikkakara South, Kakkanad, Vazhakkala, Cheranelloor, Kadamakkudy, Mulavukad, Nadama‑Thekkumbhagam, Thiruvamkulam, Maradu, Kumbalam, Kureekkad, Chottanikkara, Kanayannur, Udayamperoor, Manakunnam, Mulanthuruthy, Keechery, Kulayettikara, Amballoor and Edakkattuvayal.

How can this static information aid safety planning?

Knowing the fixed location of the taluk office and the list of constituent villages offers a reliable spatial framework for navigation, emergency coordination, and resource allocation. These details remain stable over time and can be cross‑checked against the Kanayannur entry for verification.

06 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kanayannur

What artistic traditions reflect Kanayannur’s geographic and historic context?

Kanayannur is a village and taluk located in the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala, positioned geographically at 9.96667 latitude and 76.26667 longitude. Formed in 1762, the taluk stands as one of the oldest in the former Kingdom of Cochin.

Referred to historically as Palace Square, the location is tied to the belief that a palace belonging to the king of Kochi once stood there. The area encompasses numerous revenue villages, including Ernakulam, Elamkulam, Poonithura, Edappally North, Edappally South, Kalamassery, Thrikkakara North, Thrikkakara South, Kakkanad, Vazhakkala, Cheranelloor, Kadamakkudy, Mulavukad, Nadama-Thekkumbhagam, Thiruvamkulam, Maradu, Kumbalam, Kureekkad, Chottanikkara, Kanayannur, Udayamperoor, Manakunnam, Mulanthuruthy, Keechery, Kulayettikara, Amballoor, and Edakkattuvayal.

The population within the specific village of Kanayannur was recorded at 9,308 during the 2011 India Census, comprising 4,622 males and 4,686 females, while the total population reaches 851,406. Across the region, communities utilize a multitude of languages recognized in administration and daily life, including en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, and inc.

07 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kanayannur

How does geography shape the food culture of Kanayannur?

Kanayannur is a village and taluk located within the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. Positioned geographically at coordinates 9.96667 latitude and 76.26667 longitude, this administrative denomination encompasses twenty-seven revenue villages, including Ernakulam, Edappally North, Edappally South, Kalamassery, Kakkanad, Cheranelloor, Maradu, and the specific village of Kanayannur itself.

Formed in 1762 as one of the oldest taluks in the former Kingdom of Cochin, the area features local administration where the Kanayannur village office operates in Eruvely, while the taluk office is situated at Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Kochi. Historically known as Palace Square due to the former presence of a palace belonging to the king of Kochi, the locality supports a diverse population within the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Residents across its constituent settlements—such as Poonithura, Thrikkakara North, Thrikkakara South, Vazhakkala, Kadamakkudy, Mulavukad, Nadama-Thekkumbhagam, Thiruvamkulam, Kumbalam, Kureekkad, Chottanikkara, Udayamperoor, Manakunnam, Mulanthuruthy, Keechery, Kulayettikara, Amballoor, and Edakkattuvayal—utilize multiple languages recognized nationally and regionally, including en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, and inc, alongside transactions conducted in INR.

08 · Visit

Visiting Kanayannur

Kanayannur is a village and taluk situated in the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. Located at geographic coordinates 9.96667 latitude and 76.26667 longitude within the Asia/Kolkata time zone, the area encompasses a population of 851,406 people according to official figures.

Where is the administrative geography centered?

The geography of the administrative unit extends across numerous revenue villages, including Ernakulam, Kalamassery, Edappally North, Edappally South, and Chottanikkara. Within this landscape, the Kanayannur village office is situated at a village called Eruvely, while the Kanayannur taluk office is located at Park Avenue on Marine Drive, Kochi.

What historical geography defines the area?

Formed in 1762, Kanayannur Taluk stands as one of the oldest taluks in the former Kingdom of Cochin. The locality is also known as Palace Square, a designation stemming from the historical belief that a palace belonging to the king of Kochi was once located there.

Further details are available on the Kanayannur page, with geographical coordinates referenced via GeoNames record for Kanayannur.

09 · Overview

Kanayannur, in brief

Where is Kanayannur located geographically?

Kanayannur is a taluk and a village situated within the district of Ernakulam in the Indian state of Kerala. Geographically, its coordinates are recorded at latitude 9.96667 and longitude 76.26667 within the country of India, operating under the Asia/Kolkata timezone.

What administrative role does Kanayannur play?

A taluk functions as an administrative denomination in India. Formed in 1762, Kanayannur Taluk stands as one of the oldest taluks originating in the former Kingdom of Cochin. The Kanayannur taluk office is positioned at Park Avenue, Marine Drive, Kochi. Additionally, the village office for Kanayannur is located in a village called Eruvely. Also known as Palace Square, local tradition holds that a palace belonging to the king of Kochi once stood here, giving the location its alternative name.

Which revenue villages are part of Kanayannur Taluk?

The administrative reach of the taluk encompasses numerous revenue villages across the region. These designated locations include:

  • Ernakulam
  • Elamkulam
  • Poonithura
  • Edappally North
  • Edappally South
  • Kalamassery
  • Thrikkakara North
  • Thrikkakara South
  • Kakkanad
  • Vazhakkala
  • Cheranelloor
  • Kadamakkudy
  • Mulavukad
  • Nadama-Thekkumbhagam
  • Thiruvamkulam
  • Maradu
  • Kumbalam
  • Kureekkad
  • Chottanikkara
  • Kanayannur
  • Udayamperoor
  • Manakunnam
  • Mulanthuruthy
  • Keechery
  • Kulayettikara
  • Amballoor
  • Edakkattuvayal

What are the recorded population details for Kanayannur?

Official records outline specific population figures for the area. As of the 2011 India Census, the village of Kanayannur registered a population of 9308 residents, comprising 4622 males and 4686 females. Across the broader administrative geography mapped in standard datasets, the population is documented at 851406 people, utilizing INR as currency and operating across linguistic contexts recognizing English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Bihari, Santali, Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Konkani, Dogri, Manipuri, and Sanskrit, alongside French, Lushai, and other indicated tongues.

For further geographical records and details regarding this Kanayannur settlement, reference entries are maintained through mapping services such as the GeoNames record for Kanayannur.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Kanayannur located and what are its coordinates?

Kanayannur is situated in India at geographic coordinates 9.9667, 76.2667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kanayannur?

Kanayannur has a recorded population of approximately 851,406 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kanayannur?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kanayannur include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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