Edakochi

The Edakochi Kannangatt Bridge links Kannangat in Edakochi to the Indian Maritime University junction on NH 966B (Kundanoor Willingdon Highway). It was constructed by the Kerala Public Works Department.

The Edakochi Kannangat Willingdon Island Bridge was opened to the public in September 2017 by the Minister of Works, G. Sudhakaran, bringing the city closer to the Thevara and Kundanoor regions.

The KCA Cricket Stadium is currently under construction. It will be located 15 km (9.3 mi) from South Railway Station, 18 km (11 mi) from North Railway Station, and 22 km (14 mi) from Kaloor.

Edakochi's St. Lawrence's Church[1] has gained fame as the burial place of Monsignor Lawrence Puliyanath.[2] The church at Edakochin is one of the oldest churches in Edakochi. The first church is believed to have been built around the time of the departure of St. Thomas Christians from Cranganore (Kodungallur). At that time, Cranganore had three important centers: Mattancherry, Mundamveli, and Edacochin. There seems to have been a church at Edacochin since the 9th century, as there were at Mattancherry and Mundamveli. This ancient church was dedicated to "The Three Kings".[1]

Schools and libraries in Edakochi include:

• Edakochi Govt. High School
• St. Lawrence UP School
• St. Mary’s LP School
• Jnanodayam school
• Santhi Vidyalaya college
• Aquinas college
• Siena college
• Avila B.Ed. college
• Pandit Karuppan Memorial Public Library and Reading Room
• PKM library

Edakochi is the birthplace of the late EK Narayanan, the former mayor of Kochi, and M.K. Narayanan, the former leader of the Paliyum movement. A Government of Kerala initiative for promoting fisheries was inaugurated by J. Mercykutty Amma, the Fisheries Minister.