cheranallur south

Cheranalloor South (commonly known locally as South Chittoor or the southern sector of Cheranalloor is a prominent waterfront suburban belt located along the Periyar backwaters in the northern part of Kochi, within the Kanayannur Taluk of Ernakulam district, Kerala. Positioned directly between Vaduthala to the south and central Cheranalloor / Container Road (NH 966A) to the north, it offers a blend of quiet riverine living with direct accessibility to mainland Kochi.
​Key Information Profile
​Pincode: 682027 (South Chittoor / Cheranalloor) / 682034 (Cheranalloor)
​Vehicle Registration: KL-07 (Ernakulam RTO)
​Local Governance: Cheranalloor Grama Panchayath (covering southern wards like Chittoor Temple and Telephone Exchange) and border areas of Kochi Municipal Corporation.
​Geography: Flanked by coconut groves, inland waterways, and the eastern backwater channels of the Periyar River facing Eloor Island.
​Key Landmarks & Religious Centers
​Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple:
​An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, managed under the Cochin Devaswom Board. It is famous for its classical Kerala temple architecture and the vibrant annual Thalappoli festival.
​Chittoor Dhyanabhavan:
​A renowned Catholic retreat and spiritual center situated along the riverbank, attracting thousands of retreatants and pilgrims.
​St. Joseph’s Church, South Chittoor:
​A historic Latin Catholic parish serving as a major spiritual and socio-cultural hub for the local neighborhood.
​Amrita Hospital & Aster Medcity Proximity:
​Located in close proximity to major healthcare destinations, including Amrita Hospital (Edappally North) and Aster Medcity (Cheranalloor).
​Transport & Connectivity Infrastructure
​Road Access via Chittoor Road:
​Linked directly via Chittoor Road, which connects south through Vaduthala and Pachalam into central Ernakulam (Banerji Road / MG Road).
​Extends north to Cheranalloor Junction on National Highway 66 (NH 66) and Container Terminal Road (NH 966A).
​Water Metro Transport:
​Served by the South Chittoor Water Metro Terminal, providing direct water connection to High Court Marine Drive, Eloor, and Fort Kochi.
​Proximity to Transit Terminals:
​Ernakulam Town (North) Railway Station (ERN): ~6 km south.
​Edappally Metro Station / Railway Station: ~4.5 km east.
​Cochin International Airport (COK): ~23 km north via Container Road.