Maradu

Maradu was formed in May 1953 as a Grama Panchayath and was upgraded to the level of municipality in November 2010.

Maradu is built on various low-lying river islands at the mouth of the Vembanad LakeAyub, Akber (ed), Kerala: Maps & More, 2006 edition 2007 reprint, p. 48, Stark World Publishing, Bangalore, {{ISBN|81-902505-2-3}}

{{Historical populations|align = left

|1991| 34,995

|2001| 41,012

|2011| 44,704

|footnote = Source:Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (web), Delimitation Commission of India (web), Rand McNally International Atlas 1994, School of Planning & Architecture (web)

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|caption = Religion in Maradu (2011){{cite web |title=Population by religion community – 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.com/towns/thiruvalla-population-pathanamthitta-kerala-803303}}

|label1 = Hinduism

|value1 = 49.23

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|label2 = Christianity

|value2 = 35.67

|color2 = Blue

|label3 = Islam

|value3 = 14.87

|color3 = Green

|label4 = None

|value4 = 0.15

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|label5 = Other

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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%.

According to the 2011 census, Hindus are the plurality with 49% of the population adhering to the religion. Christians form a significant minority, constituting 36% of the population. Muslims constitute 15% of the population.{{cite web |title=Population by religion community – 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.com/towns/maradu-population-ernakulam-kerala-628015}}

Maradu News is an news network which provides news updates in Maradu and the surrounding areas.https://maradunews.in/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}

The organisation shows news related to politics, local events, crime, and obituaries.

The annual Thalappoli festival, also known as the Maradu Vedikkettu, is held in the Maradu Kottaram Bhagavathy Temple every year, in the month of 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.https://www.keralatourism.org/1000festivals//assets/uploads/pdf/1507747571-0.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2024}} However, in 2024, the Kerala High Court denied permission for the fireworks displays, citing safety concerns and lack of proper licensing.{{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}}{{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}}

The Maradu Subramanya Swami Temple holds an annual festival in the month of Makaram in the Malayalam calendar during Thaipooyam. The festival is also famous for its Kavadi Aattam in honour of the deity Murugan.{{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}}

The death anniversary of 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.{{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}} In 2013, he was declared a Servant of God by the Archbishop of Verapoly in the church.{{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}}

File:Abad Nucleus Mall Front.jpg in Maradu]]

Three National highways pass through Maradu (NH 66, NH 85, NH 966 B). Presence of the 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. Several other high-rise buildings and malls are also coming up alongside the highway stretch. Capital Forum Mall of Prestige Group is under construction on Kochi Bypass near Kannadikadu.

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.{{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.}}

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).

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