Kalamassery
Kalamassery | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 10°03′07″N 76°18′57″E / 10.0519694°N 76.3157719°E | |
| Country | India |
| City UA | Kochi |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Kalamassery Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 27 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 70,776 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam and English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 683 503,683 104 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-07 |
| Website | www |
Kalamassery ([kɐɭɐmɐʃːeːɾi]) is a major industrial region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. It is located around 9 km (5.6 mi) northeast of the city centre.
Kalamassery is a major hub for industrial and IT activities in Kochi. In local administration it is a municipality. The Kalamassery Industrial Estate set up by the Government of Kerala is home to many major companies. Kalamassery is also home to educational institutions such as the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Ernakulam Medical College, and the Cochin University of Science and Technology. The area's location along the NH 66 and proximity to the IT centres in Kakkanad has enabled it to see a large spurt in economic development since the 1980s.