Maradu Municipality is situated in the district of Ernakulam under the Kanayannur Taluk in the state of Kerala, God’s own country in South India. It shares its borders with the Corporation of Cochin in the north, Thrippunithura Municipality in the east, and Kumbalam Panchayat in the south.
Maradu Municipality Division originated in 1953 May 18 as a Panchayat. It was elevated to the position of Municipality in 2010 November. National highways NH 47, NH 47A, and NH 49 pass through Maradu Municipality. It is also rich with beautiful waterways.
History
Earlier the places in and near Maradu were cursed with untouchability. The lower castes had to suffer a lot during those ages. The majority of the land was in the hands of upper castes. They treated the lower castes very badly. To free oneself from the atrociousness of untouchability many of the people of lower caste get converted into Christianity. They were not allowed to study in the schools. About 90% of the land of Maradu was in the hands of a few landlords. As a result of modern reforms of the Kerala Government, untouchability was abolished. The social, cultural, and economic situation of the lower caste people was finally uplifted due to the reforms of the Kerala government after Independence.
A landmark of the city of Maradu is the Mangayil Government High School. The land for the school was given by the reputed Mangayil family of Maradu and hence the name. The Mangayil family was considered as the quasi chieftains of Maradu and they were conceded the power by the Cochin Royal family. They even maintained a jailhouse.
The main livelihood of people in the Maradu in the earlier days was paddy farming and prawn rearing. Now it has developed into a bustling city. A few people now take up the age-old occupation of farming.
Present day – Maradu Village
Two 5-star luxury hotels which are the best in the state are situated in Maradu. Le Meridian Cochin and Crowne Plaza Cochin are five-star hotels that are situated in Maradu. Lake Shore Hospital, the super specialty hospital, and P S Mission Hospital are the high-tech hospitals in Maradu. People from all over Kerala come to these hospitals for treatment due to their high-class quality. The proposed Kochi metro is passing near Maradu. Abad Nucleus Mall, the meeting place for youngsters and families for shopping is situated here. Maradu is also known for its string of car showrooms.
The main festival of Maradu is the ‘’Thalappoli Maholsavam” also known as the “Maradu Vedikkettu” which is celebrated in the Marattil Kottaram Baghavathy Kshethram.
Maradu is a region located in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It gained significant attention in 2019 due to a major issue related to the unauthorized construction of high-rise buildings in violation of environmental norms.
The Kerala Government and the Supreme Court of India ordered the demolition of four apartment complexes in Maradu, namely Alfa Serene, H2O Holy Faith, Jain Coral Cove, and Golden Kayaloram, after they were found to have been constructed illegally in a notified CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) area. The demolitions took place in January 2020.
The issue of illegal construction and subsequent demolitions had far-reaching consequences, affecting thousands of residents and raising concerns about environmental regulations and building laws in the region.
Maradu Direction
Maradu has been famous since ancient times as a temple village of the royalties of Cochin State which had Thripunithura as their capital. Today Maradu is the most important geographical hotspot in Kochi where two national highways meet and a 30 Km long seaport airport highway deviates to the North along the CEPZ and the Info-park. Its proximity to many landmarks in Kochi and suburban places also makes its location important as a launch pad for brands and corporates expanding in Kochi.
Maradu Distance
To Ernakulam South Railway Station – 8 KM
To Cochin International Airport – 20 KM
Maradu Pin Code – 682304
Maradu Municipality Wards
Maradu Municipal Council Members 2020
| Photo | Member | Ward | Politics |
|---|---|---|---|
 | JAYA JOSEPH | AMBALAKADAVU | CONGRESS |
 | C T SURESH | AMBEDKAR NAGAR | CPM |
 | JAINY PETER | AYURVEDA HOSPITAL | CONGRESS |
 | C R SHANAVAS | J B SCHOOL | CPM |
 | K V SEEMA | KAIRALI NAGAR | CPM |
 | RENUKA SHIVADAS | KANNADIKKADU EAST | CONGRESS |
 | A J THOMAS | KATTITHARA | INDIPENDENT |
 | SIBY MASTER | KUNDANOOR JUNCTION | CONGRESS |
 | SHOBHA CHANDRAN | KUNDANOOR NORTH | CONGRESS |
 | RINI THOMAS | KUNNALAKADU | CONGRESS |
 | JIJI PREMAN | MANKAYIL | CPM |
 | USHA SAHADEVAN | MANNAPARAMBU | CPM |
 | P D RAJESH | MARADU NORTH | UDF (IND) |
 | ANTONY ASANPARAMBIL | MARTINPURAM | CONGRESS |
 | C V SANTHOSH | NERAVATHU | CPM |
 | SHALINI ANIL RAJ | NETOOR NORTH | CPM |
 | ANEESH UNNI | NETOOR SOUTH | INDEPENDENT |
 | MINI SHAJI | NORTH PATTUPURACKA | CONGRESS |
 | AJITHA NANDAKUMAR | PANDAVATHU | CONGRESS |
 | MOLY DENNY | NORTH COLONY | CONGRESS |
 | RIYAS K MUHAMMAD | PERINGATTU PARAMBU | CONGRESS |
 | DHEESHA PRATHAPAN | THATTEKADU | CPI |
 | SEEMA CHANDRAN | PURAKELI | INDEPENDENT |
 | T M ABBAS | S V U P S | CONGRESS |
 | BINOY JOSEPH | SANKAR NAGAR | CONGRESS |
 | A K AFSAL | SANTHIVANOM | CPM |
 | BENSHAD NADUVILAVEEDU | THANDASSERY | CONGRESS |
 | PADMAPRIYA VINOD | SASTHRY NAGAR | CONGRESS |
 | CHANDRA KALADHARAN | SOCIETY | CONGRESS |
 | BABY PAUL | SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE | CONGRESS |
 | E P BINDU | THEKKEPATTUPURACKAL | CPM |
 | SHEEJA SANKUMAR | THURUTHY | CPM |
 | ADV. RESHMI SANIL | VALANTHAKADU | CONGRESS |
