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Maradu
Maradu is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. In administration, it is a municipality and census town and is located 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the city centre.
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- Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple
- Perumbalam Bridge
- St. Lawrence Church
Maradu at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple: The Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple is a famous temple of the Hindu Lord Sri Rama in Kochi, Kerala. The temple is located at Irumpanam along the Seaport-Airport Road.
- Perumbalam Bridge: The Perumbalam bridge, also known as Perumbalam-Panavally Bridge, is a bow string arch bridge in Alappuzha district in Kerala, India. It was opened to the public on 07 March 2026.
- St. Lawrence Church: St. Lawrence Church, Edacochin, is a church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin in Kerala, India.
- Amballur: Amballur is a suburban region of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala.
Sightseeing Places
- Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple: The Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple is a famous temple of the Hindu Lord Sri Rama in Kochi, Kerala. The temple is located at Irumpanam along the Seaport-Airport Road.
- Perumbalam Bridge: The Perumbalam bridge, also known as Perumbalam-Panavally Bridge, is a bow string arch bridge in Alappuzha district in Kerala, India. It was opened to the public on 07 March 2026.
- St. Lawrence Church: St. Lawrence Church, Edacochin, is a church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin in Kerala, India.
- Amballur: Amballur is a suburban region of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala.
Places That Define Maradu
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Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple
The Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple is a famous temple of the Hindu Lord Sri Rama in Kochi, Kerala. The temple is located at Irumpanam along the Seaport-Airport Road.
Perumbalam Bridge
The Perumbalam bridge, also known as Perumbalam-Panavally Bridge, is a bow string arch bridge in Alappuzha district in Kerala, India. It was opened to the public on 07 March 2026.
St. Lawrence Church
St. Lawrence Church, Edacochin, is a church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin in Kerala, India.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 29 km from Maradu.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Mulanturutti railway station, about 2 km from central Maradu.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Maradu (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–31°C with about 292 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Maradu (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 25–30°C with about 367 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Maradu (Oct, Nov) averages 24–30°C with about 209 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Maradu (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 23–32°C with about 42 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
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- Overview: Maradu is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. In administration, it is a municipality and census town and is located 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the city centre. As per the 2011 census of India, Maradu has a population of 44,704 people.
- Best Festival Time: The most comfortable months are January, March and December.
Religious Significance
- Summary: Maradu is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. In administration, it is a municipality and census town and is located 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the city centre.
- Famous For: Known for Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple, Perumbalam Bridge and St. Lawrence Church.
- Overview: Maradu is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. In administration, it is a municipality and census town and is located 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the city centre. As per the 2011 census of India, Maradu has a population of 44,704 people.
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Significance
According to the 2011 census, Hindus are the plurality with 49% of the population adhering to the religion. Christians form a significant minority, constituting 36% of the population.
Spiritual Significance
According to the 2011 census, Hindus are the plurality with 49% of the population adhering to the religion. Christians form a significant minority, constituting 36% of the population.
Pilgrimage Traditions
Maradu was formed in May 1953 as a Grama Panchayath and was upgraded to a municipality in November 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maradu is most comfortable in January, March and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is February (average high 33°C) and the wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 29 km away. The nearest railway station is Mulanturutti railway station, about 2 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Makaliyam Sreeramaswamy Temple, Perumbalam Bridge and St. Lawrence Church.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 33°C over the year, with about 2592 mm of rain in total.
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