Eloor is a municipality in the northern part of the Kochi urban region, located in Ernakulam District. It is one of Kerala's most important industrial centers and lies between distributaries of the Periyar River.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Local Body Type | Municipality |
| District | Ernakulam |
| State | Kerala |
| Area | 14.21 sq. km |
| Population (2011 Census) | 31,468 |
| Number of Wards | 31 |
| Taluk | Paravur |
| Postal Code | 683501 |
| Telephone Code | 0484 |
| Vehicle Registration | KL-41 |
| Official Languages | Malayalam, English |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Ernakulam |
Geographic Significance
- Located about 13 km north of central Kochi.
- Formed as an island-like region between branches of the Periyar River.
- Bordered by areas such as Aluva, Kalamassery, and North Paravur.
- Known as Kerala's largest industrial belt.
Economy
Eloor hosts major industrial and chemical manufacturing units, including:
- Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore
- Indian Rare Earths Limited
- Hindustan Insecticides Limited
These industries produce fertilizers, petrochemicals, rare-earth products, rubber-processing chemicals, and other industrial materials.
Municipal Administration
Current municipal leadership includes:
- Chairperson: Laiji Sajeevan
- Vice Chairperson: Leela Babu
Recent Highlights
- Eloor converted all municipality-owned anganwadis into smart learning centers equipped with digital learning facilities.
- The municipality received the Silver Award from the Kerala State Pollution Control Board for environmental and waste-management initiatives.
- A former dumping yard at Kuzhikandam was transformed into a sports ground and public recreation space.
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