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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Maradu
| native_name = മരട്
| native_name_lang = ml
| other_name =
| nickname =
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Kerala|Municipality]]<ref>{{Cite web| title=Grama Panchayaths | url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417130137/http://lsgkerala.gov.in:80/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-date=2018-04-17}}</ref>
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| image_caption = From top to bottom: 1.The Thevara Canal 2.[[Crowne Plaza]], Maradu
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| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India|City]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kochi]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Kerala]]
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| government_type = [[Municipal council]]
| governing_body = Maradu Municipality
| leader_party = [[Indian National Congress|INC]]
| leader_title = Chairperson
| leader_name = TBD
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| area_total_km2 = 12.35
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| population_density_km2 = 3,620
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
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| leader_name2 = TBD
| leader_title2 = Deputy chairperson
| government_blank1_title = Municipal wards
| government_blank1 = 35 <ref>https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in</ref>
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 682304
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| area_code = 484
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'''Maradu''' ({{IPA|ml|mɐɾɐɖɨ̆}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]] and [[Census town#India|census town]]<ref>{{Cite web| title=Grama Panchayaths | url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417130137/http://lsgkerala.gov.in:80/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-date=2018-04-17}}</ref> in the [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Maradu is an [[inner suburb]] of the [[Kochi metropolitan area]] and is located {{convert|6|km|1|abbr=on}} south of the [[Kochi]] city centre. As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Maradu has a population of 44,704 people.

On 8 May 2019, the Supreme Court of India [[Maradu apartments demolition order|ordered five apartments in Maradu to be demolished]] within one month, for violation of [[Coastal Regulation Zone]] (CRZ) rules, although only four of these apartments had yet been constructed. The incident received widespread media attention, and generated controversy across Kerala for the alleged corruption in the local government sector.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-09-21 |title=Explainer: What is Maradu flat demolition controversy, who is involved and why |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/Sep/21/explainer-what-is-maradu-flat-demolition-controversy-who-is-involved-and-why-2036951.html |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2019-05-08 |title=SC orders demolition of 5 apartments Ernakulam's Maradu municipality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sc-orders-demolition-of-5-apartments/article27072922.ece |access-date=2024-08-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

==History==
Maradu was formed in May 1953 as a [[Gram panchayat|Grama Panchayath]] and was upgraded to a [[municipality]] in November 2010.

==Geography==
Maradu is built on various low-lying river islands at the mouth of the [[Vembanad|Vembanad Lake]]<ref>Ayub, Akber (ed), ''Kerala: Maps & More'', 2006 edition 2007 reprint, p. 48, Stark World Publishing, Bangalore, {{ISBN|81-902505-2-3}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
{{Historical populations|align = left
|1991| 34,995
|2001| 41,012
|2011| 44,704
|footnote = Source:<ref>Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (web), Delimitation Commission of India (web), Rand McNally International Atlas 1994, School of Planning & Architecture (web)</ref>
}}
{{Pie chart
|thumb = left
|caption = '''Religion in Maradu''' (2011)<ref name="2011 Indian census">{{cite web |title=Population by religion community – 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.com/towns/thiruvalla-population-pathanamthitta-kerala-803303}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hinduism]]
|value1 = 49.23
|color1 = darkorange
|label2 = [[Christianity in Kerala|Christianity]]
|value2 = 35.67
|color2 = Blue
|label3 = [[Islam in Kerala|Islam]]
|value3 = 14.87
|color3 = Green
|label4 = None
|value4 = 0.15
|color4 = black
|label5 = Other
|value5 = 0.07
|color5 = grey
}}
As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Maradu has a total population of 44,704 and a population density of {{convert|3,620|PD/km2|PD/sqmi|}}. Of this, 49.6% are male and 50.4% are female. 8.01% of the population is under 6 years of age. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] constitute 17.28% and 0.40% of the population respectively. The total literacy rate was 97.2% (98.3% for males and 96.04% for females), which is higher than the state average of 94% and the national average of 74.04%.

===Religion===

According to the 2011 census, [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hindus]] are the plurality with 49% of the population adhering to the religion. [[Christianity in Kerala|Christians]] form a significant minority, constituting 36% of the population. [[Islam in Kerala|Muslims]] constitute 15% of the population.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Population by religion community – 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.com/towns/maradu-population-ernakulam-kerala-628015}}</ref>

== Governance ==
It is administered by the Maradu Municipality, established in November 2010. The municipality is divided into 35 wards, each represented by an elected [[councillor]], who together form the [[Municipal councillor (India)|municipal council]]. The municipality is headed by a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson, elected from among its members.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kudumbashree {{!}} City Profile in PMAY - Maradu |url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/sub-district/881013/20 |access-date=2025-12-17 |website=www.kudumbashree.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2025-12-16 |title=Maradu sees two strong contenders for chairperson post |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/maradu-sees-two-strong-contenders-for-chairperson-post/article70403497.ece |access-date=2025-12-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Culture ==
===Local media===
Maradu News is an news network which provides news updates in Maradu and the surrounding areas.<ref>{{Cite web | title=- exploring the local | url=https://maradunews.in/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122115836/http://maradunews.in:80/ | access-date=2025-06-29 | archive-date=2019-01-22}}</ref>
The organisation shows news related to politics, local events, crime, and obituaries.

===Festivals===
The annual ''Thalappoli'' festival, also known as the ''Maradu Vedikkettu'', is held in the ''Maradu Kottaram Bhagavathy Temple'' every year, in the month of [[Kumbha (month)|Kumbham]] in the [[Malayalam calendar]]. Though the festival lasts for 8–9 days, it is famous for its large fireworks displays in the last 2 days.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Thalappoli Festival - Maradu Kottaram Devi temple | url=https://www.keralatourism.org/1000festivals//assets/uploads/pdf/1507747571-0.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810113357/https://www.keralatourism.org/1000festivals//assets/uploads/pdf/1507747571-0.pdf | archive-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> However, in 2024, the [[Kerala High Court]] denied permission for the fireworks displays, citing safety concerns and lack of proper licensing.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-21 |title=HC denies nod for fireworks at Maradu temple fest |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/high-court-denies-permission-for-fireworks-at-maradu-temple-festival/articleshow/107869399.cms |access-date=2024-08-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-02-20 |title=High Court denies permission for fireworks display at Maradu temple |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/high-court-denies-permission-for-fireworks-display-at-maradu-temple/article67868015.ece |access-date=2024-08-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

The ''Maradu Subramanya Swami Temple'' holds an annual festival in the month of [[Makara (month)|Makaram]] in the [[Malayalam calendar]] during [[Thaipusam|Thaipooyam]]. The festival is also famous for its [[Kavadi Aattam]] in honour of the deity [[Murugan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maradu Subramanya Swami Temple – Festival |url=https://www.hindu-blog.com/2022/01/maradu-subramanya-swami-temple-festival.html |access-date=2024-08-16}}</ref>

The death anniversary of [[Vakayilachan|Fr. George Vakayil]] (also known as Vakayilachan) is observed every year on 4 November in the ''St. Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church, Maradu'' by thousands of devotees.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2012-05-16 |title=Death anniversary observed |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2011/Nov/07/death-anniversary-observed-307597.html |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In 2013, he was declared a [[Servant of God]] by the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly|Archbishop of Verapoly]] in the church.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2013-08-31 |title=Canonisation of Fr George Vakayil |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2013/Aug/31/canonisation-of-fr-george-vakayil-512042.html |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Developments ==
[[File:Abad Nucleus Mall Front.jpg|thumb|left|[[Abad Nucleus Mall|Nucleus Mall]] in Maradu]]

Three National highways pass through Maradu ([[NH 66]], [[National Highway 85 (India)|NH 85]], [[National Highway 966B (India)|NH 966 B]]). Presence of the [[National Highway (India)|National Highways]] and its assimilation into [[Kochi]] city brought the area under the radar of investors and is now one of the fastest-growing areas in Kochi. Maradu also houses two 5 star hotels in addition to several other 2 and 3 start hotels. Maradu currently houses two malls, namely [[Abad Nucleus Mall]] and [[Forum Mall Kochi]].

NH 66 (Kochi bypass/Panavel kochi Kanyakumari highway), NH 85 (Kochi Madurai highway) and NH 966 B (Kundanoor Willingdon highway) intersects at [[Kundannoor]] Junction. There is also an underpass in Kundanooor. A new 6 lane flyover has also been opened recently at the busy junction.

Since the current [[Kochi Bypass]] carries over twice the traffic it is designed to handle, the [[National Highways Authority of India]] had come up with a proposal for a new bypass for Kochi city a few years ago. As per the selected alignment, the Kochi New Bypass will begin from NH 544 at Karayamparambu, north of Kochi's suburb [[Angamaly]], and end at NH 66 at [[Nettoor]] region of Maradu.

In addition to this new greenfield National Highway project, the existing NH 85 (Kochi-Dhanushkodi) starting from [[Kundannoor]] junction will be widened to a four lane one under [[Bharatmala]]. As per the plans the new widened NH will avoid the current NH 85 as far as [[Puthenkurishu]], starting around 1 kilometre south of the existing Kundanoor Junction.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/three-national-highways-to-take-off-from-kundannur/article33208360.ece| title = Three national highways to take off from Kundannur - The Hindu| website = [[The Hindu]]| date = 29 November 2020| last1 = Paul| first1 = John L.}}</ref>

Maradu municipality oversees the development and administration of Maradu region. Maradu municipal office is in Kundanoor on KRL road.

Maradu is also a part of the region which comes under the [[Greater Cochin Development Authority]] (GCDA).

==See also==
* [[Maradu apartments demolition order]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20191013043120/https://keralapanchayatelection2020.keralas.info/ Remaining Date for Kothamangalam Municipality Election 2020]

{{Ernakulam district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]

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