Location

Kalamassery is a municipality in the northeastern part of the Kochi metropolitan area in Kerala, within Ernakulam District. It lies approximately 9 km northeast of central Kochi and forms an important urban-industrial corridor between Kochi and Aluva.

Geographic Coordinates

• Latitude: Approximately 10.05° N
• Longitude: Approximately 76.32° E 

Area

• Total municipal area: about 27 km². 

Administrative Status

• Urban Local Body Type: Municipality
• District: Ernakulam
• State: Kerala
• LGD Code: 252224
• Number of municipal wards: 42 wards. 

Boundaries

Kalamassery is bounded by:

• North: Aluva region
• South: Edappally and Thrikkakara
• East: Kakkanad–Kangarappady area
• West: Industrial belt and areas adjoining the Kochi urban region. 

Topography

• Predominantly low-lying coastal plain typical of central Kerala.
• Elevation ranges from near sea level to gently undulating terrain inland.
• The municipality contains residential areas, industrial estates, educational campuses, and commercial zones.
• Several canals and drainage channels connect to the larger backwater system of Kochi. 

Population (2011 Census)

• Total population: approximately 71,000
• Male population: about 35,300
• Female population: about 35,700
• Literacy rate: approximately 95.9%. 

Important Geographic Features

• Located along NH 66 (formerly NH 47).
• Served by the Kochi Metro.
• Home to the Kalamassery Industrial Estate.
• Contains major institutions such as Cochin University of Science and Technology and National University of Advanced Legal Studies. 

Ward Structure

Kalamassery Municipality currently consists of 42 wards, including Glass Colony, Rajagiri, HMT Junction, Medical College, Kangarappady, University, Unichira, Industrial Estate, Chakyadam and others.

Significance

Kalamassery is one of the most important industrial, educational, and transportation hubs in the Kochi metropolitan region, acting as a gateway between Kochi city and the northern parts of Ernakulam district.