kothad

Kothad is an island village situated along the Periyar River backwaters in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is part of the Kadamakkudy archipelago under the Kadamakkudy Grama Panchayath (Kanayannur Taluk), located roughly 10 to 12 km north of central Kochi (MG Road).
​Key Information Profile
​Pincode: 682027
​Vehicle Registration: KL-07 (Ernakulam RTO)
​Local Governance: Kadamakkudy Grama Panchayath
​Geography: A scenic backwater island surrounded by tributaries of the Periyar River, known for its quiet, rural landscape, mangrove patches, and traditional aquaculture fields.
​Connectivity & Strategic Infrastructure
​National Highway 966A (Container Terminal Road):
​The four-lane NH 966A passes directly through Kothad, transforming it from an isolated island into a well-connected suburban hub.
​Kothad Bridges:
​Kothad–Moolampilly & Kothad–Cheranalloor Bridges: Link Kothad seamlessly across the backwaters to Moolampilly, Kalamassery (NH 544), Cheranalloor (NH 66), and Vallarpadam ICTT.
​Proximity to Transit Hubs:
​Edappally Metro Station & LuLu Mall: ~7 km.
​Aster Medcity: ~4 km (located across the water channel in Cheranalloor).
​Amrita Hospital (AIMS): ~3.5 km southeast.
​Ernakulam Town (North) Railway Station (ERN): ~10 km.
​Cochin International Airport (COK): ~24 km via Container Road and Kalamassery.
​Economy & Local Life
​Pokkali Farming & Aquaculture: Traditional Pokkali rice cultivation alternates with seasonal prawn farming (Chemmeen Kettu), fish farming, and crab trapping.
​Inland Tourism: Popular spot for weekend drives, backwater photography, kayaking, and sunset views along the Container Terminal Road stretch.
​Community & Culture: Has a deep-rooted Latin Catholic heritage with landmarks such as Sacred Heart Church, Kothad, alongside local temples and community halls.