Chalakudy Municipality – At a Glance
Chalakudy Municipality is an important urban local government institution in Thrissur District, Kerala. Situated on the banks of the picturesque Chalakudy River, the municipality is strategically located along National Highway 544 and serves as an important commercial, administrative and service centre of the region.
Basic Information
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Local Body | Chalakudy Municipality |
| District | Thrissur |
| Taluk | Chalakudy |
| Area | 25.23 sq. km |
| Number of Wards | 36 |
| Population | 49,525 (2011 Census) |
| Male Population | 23,744 |
| Female Population | 25,781 |
| Households | 12,567 |
| Population Density | 1,983 persons/sq. km |
| Sex Ratio | 1,085 females per 1,000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 97.03% |
| Latitude | 10.30° N |
| Longitude | 76.34° E |
| Average Elevation | Approximately 16 metres above MSL |
Geographical Location
Chalakudy Municipality is located in the southern part of Thrissur District. It lies along the Chalakudy River and is approximately 30 km south of Thrissur and 47 km north of Kochi. The municipality is connected by National Highway 544, providing convenient connectivity to major cities and towns.
The municipality covers an area of 25.23 square kilometres and is divided into 37 municipal wards. Its eastern surroundings gradually rise towards the Western Ghats, while the western region consists largely of low-lying plains and agricultural areas.
Natural and Environmental Features
The Chalakudy River is the prominent natural feature of the municipality and plays an important role in the region's ecological and economic life. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land, canals, ponds, wetlands and rich riparian vegetation.
Chalakudy also serves as an important gateway to the renowned Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls and the Western Ghats, making the region significant from a tourism and biodiversity perspective.
