Vennala is a
ward
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of
Kochi
Kochi ( , ), List of renamed Indian cities and states#Kerala, formerly known as Cochin ( ), is a major port city along the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea. It is part of the Ernakulam district, district of Ernakulam in the ...
,
Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
.
It was one of the early
panchayats of Kerala, that was amalgamated with other panchayats during the formation of
Kochi
Kochi ( , ), List of renamed Indian cities and states#Kerala, formerly known as Cochin ( ), is a major port city along the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea. It is part of the Ernakulam district, district of Ernakulam in the ...
corporation. Located at around 6 km from the city center, it spans the area from Alinchuvadu to Arkakkadavu and from Kottenkavu to Padivattom.
The famous Vennala Mahadeva temple and Kottangavu Bhagavathi, Mangala temple are located here.
Vennala Sneham Mathrubhumi study circle, Century club, Vennala Abhayamatha Church, Vennala St. Mathews Church and Vennala Govt. HSS, Absolute academy are in this circle. The mosque called "Vadakaneith Pally" is also located here.
Vennala hosted the India's first professional Club "F C COCHIN".
Ernakulam Medical Centre (EMC) is a multi-speciality hospital located in this suburb.
Almeka Medical Centre is a specialists’ centre for skin laser and cosmetic treatments located in this suburb.
Bharat Petroleum refueling station "Vennala Fuels" also adds value to this township. Its proximity to Vyttila bus terminal has been attracting many builders to develop residential neighborhoods across this region.
There are some bank branches in located there State Bank of India (2branches), Panjab National Bank, Axis Bank.
Famous clan Maliyakkal families belongs to this region.Azarudheen, CNBCW union executive member also belongs to this region.
Location
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{{Neighbourhoods of Kochi
Neighbourhoods in Kochi