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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kadavanthra
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| settlement_type = [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|Ward]]
| image_skyline = Manorama junction, Kadavanthra.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = [[Malayala Manorama|Manorama Junction]] in 2011
| pushpin_map = India Kerala
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates = {{coord|9|58|0|N|76|18|0|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]]
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| unit_pref = Metric
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| population_total = 5522
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], English
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 682020
| area_code_type = Telephone code
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| registration_plate = KL-07
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'''Kadavanthra''' is a [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|commercial hub]] in downtown [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. It is bounded by the [[S.A Road]] to the east ([[MG Road, Kochi|MG Road]]-side) and the Giri Nagar canal in the west. KADAVANTHRA is a major commercial centre of Kochi, and a prime residential area. It is also well known for the Pilgrim Centre of Saint Joseph. In recent years, the ward has undergone rapid development to become one of Kochi's highest-valued regions.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://housing.com/kadavanthra-kochi-overview-P6gar1mdg0tdon08t | title=Kadavanthra, Kochi | Kadavanthra Map, Pros & Cons, Photos, Reviews and Property Insights }}</ref>

The [[S.A Road]] and [[Kaloor]]-Kadavanthra Road are the Kadavanthra's main [[Arterial road|arterial roads]], S.A Road connects two icons [[Vyttila|Vyttila interchange]] in the west and MG Road in east.
Kaloor-Kadavanthra arterial road connects Kaloor at the North and Kadavanthra downtown at South. Kadavanthra is close to the Chilavannur Lake, which lies to its east, and the Ponneth Bhagavathy Temple.

== Surroundings ==
Kadavanthra Junction is a major [[Intersection (road)|intersection]] in Kochi, one of the busiest in the city. The junction facilitates Kadavanthra Metro Station, catering to passengers for [[Panampilly Nagar]]/Kadavanthra area.

The junction is an intersection of Kochi City's main arterial [[S.A Road|Sahodaran Ayyappan Road]] (east-west) with arterial [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]] (north-south) and ''[[K. P. Vallon|K.P.Vallon]] Road'' (north-south). This junction enhances rail connectivity from M.G Road to Vytilla Mobility Hub.

Kadavanthra is part of Kochi's [[central business district]] located in central Kochi area. It is notable as home for the headquarters of the [[Greater Cochin Development Authority]], the statutory body overseeing the development of the [[Kochi|city of Kochi]]. NIA ([[National Investigation Agency]]) is also located in Kadavanthra. The Kochi Metro Kadavanthra station is situated in front of GCDA lawns. Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Soften Technologies, Bhavans Vidya Mandir and St Josephs Upper Primary School are located in this area.

The region is an emerging commercial high street with branded retail stores and many 3- and 5-star hotels. Housing colonies include [[Panampilly Nagar]], Giri Nagar, [[Gandhi Nagar, Kochi|Gandhi Nagar]] and Jawahar Nagar.
[[File:St.Joseph's Church, Kadavanthra.jpg|thumb|alt=text|St.Joseph's Miraculous Shrine [[Syro-Malabar|Syrian Catholic Church]]]]
[[File:St.Sebastian's Church Kadavanthra Re.JPG|thumb|alt=text|St.Sebastian's Latin Catholic Church]]
[[File:Little Flower Church Kadavanthra Kochi.JPG|thumb|right|alt=text|Little Flower Church Kadavanthra]]
It is close to the [[Ernakulam Junction|South Railway Station]], with easy access to [[Kaloor]], [[Vyttila]] and [[Cochin International Airport]]. [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]] links northern and southern parts of Kochi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kadavanthra-56121.htm |title=Kadavanthra in Kochi India |publisher=India9.com |date=2005-06-22 |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref> Kadavanthra became a major hub following the completion of [[Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road]]. The presence of the [[Ernakulam]] Junction Railway Station and residential colonies raise real estate prices. Kadavanthra provides access to Cochin Shipyard and the naval base. It provides alternate access to Atlantis via Railway gate or [[Thevara]] Junction, thus avoiding the usually busy M.G Road.

'''The St. Joseph's Shrine Kadavanthra'''

St. Joseph’s Shrine Church, Kadavanthra is a Catholic parish church located in Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala, India. The church was established and consecrated on 24 December 1972. Dedicated to Saint Joseph, it serves as an important spiritual centre for the faithful and is widely regarded as a prominent shrine of St. Joseph in Kochi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LP School is under construction |url=https://sjck.org/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250228074853/https://sjck.org/ |archive-date=2025-02-28 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=www.sjck.org |language=en}}</ref>{{Full citation needed|date=March 2026}}

The church is especially known for the strong devotion to St. Joseph among people from various parts of Kochi city. Every Wednesday, large numbers of devotees gather at the shrine to participate in special prayers, novenas, and Holy Mass offered in honour of St. Joseph. The weekly Wednesday devotions attract people irrespective of caste or creed, reflecting the inclusive and communal spirit of the shrine.

The annual feast of St. Joseph is celebrated grandly from 20 April to 1 May each year. On 30 April, the statue of St. Joseph is ceremoniously taken from the chapel and placed in front of the church under a floral-decorated pandal for public veneration. The celebrations culminate on 1 May with the annual town procession, in which a large crowd participates.

In addition, the Nercha Sadhya (devotional feast) in honour of St. Joseph is observed annually on 19 March, drawing many faithful and visitors to the shrine.<ref>www.sjck.org</ref>{{Full citation needed|date=March 2026}}

== Facilities ==
Major centres in and around Kadavanthra include:

* [[Kadavanthra metro station]].
* Enforcement Directorate ,Kochi Office
* St Joseph's Shrine Church Kadavanthra
*[[Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium|The Regional Sports Centre (RSC) Rajiv Gandhi International Indoor Stadium]]
*The Greater [[Cochin]] Development Authority (GCDA)
*Statue of [[Sahodaran Ayyappan]] in the [[S.A Road]].
*[[National Investigation Agency]].
*Office of [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] (KSEB)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kseb.in/locate-kseb-office.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126034043/http://www.kseb.in/locate-kseb-office.html| archive-date=26 November 2010 | title=Locate KSEB Office | publisher=KSEB | access-date=10 February 2019 }}</ref>
*Office of the Housing Development Authority in [[Panampilly Nagar]]
*The Kadavanthra Post Office<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Speed_Post_Directory/KERALA.pdf |title=List of speed post centres in Kochi|publisher=Indiapost.gov.in|access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref> on Cheruparambath Road
*The Passport office in Panampilly Nagar<ref>[http://passport.gov.in/cochin.html Regional Passport Office, Panampilly Nagar]{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221041541/http://passport.gov.in/cochin.html|date=21 December 2010}}</ref>
*Panampilly Nagar has a separate post office<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Speed_Post_Directory/KERALA.pdf |title=Kerala : Alappuzha-Kochi |publisher=Indiapost.gov.in |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref>
*Supplyco of the Civil Supplies Department, Government of Kerala in Gandhinagar<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supplycokerala.com/ |title=SUPPLYCO-The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd |publisher=Supplycokerala.com |date=2013-07-26 |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref><ref>[http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_civilsupplies/civilsupply.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108035347/http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_civilsupplies/civilsupply.htm|date=8 January 2011}}</ref>
*Kadavanthra Janamytri [[Police Station]]
*[[Fire Station]]
*[[BSNL]] office
* Indra Gandhi Co-operative Hospital
*Akshaya Hospital
*Giridhar Hospital
*Lotus Eye Hospital
*Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School)
*Office of Health Inspector
*[[Elamkulam, Kochi|Elamkulam]] village office
*The Vijaya Hospital<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vijaya-ivf.com/ |title=Fertility Clinic IVF Cochin | Endoscopic Centre Kerala-Vijaya |publisher=Vijaya-ivf.com |access-date=2014-03-12}}</ref>
*Central Bank of India in Kallelil Building.

== Location ==
{| style="right; margin:0 0 0 0;"
|Located near Ernakulam Jn Railway Station.
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Place around Kadavanthra'''
|Northwest = [[Ravipuram]]
|North = Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road -
[[Kaloor]]
|Northeast = [[Vennala]]
|West = [[M.G.Road]]
|Centre = Kadavanthra
|East = [[Vyttila]]
|Southwest = [[Thevara]]
|South = [[Maradu]]
|Southeast = [[Thrippunithura]]
}}
|}

==References==
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