MARADU MUNICIPALITY
No. of CDS
1
No. of ADS
33
No. of NHGs
343
No. of NHG Members
5240
No. of NHGs Linked
278
No. of MEs
12
History

Maradu is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala.It is located at about 7 km from the city center.It was formed in May 1953 as Grama Panchayath and was upgraded to the level of municipality in November 2010.National highways NH 85,NH 966 B and NH 66 passes through Maradu and has played a vital role in the development of the area.Maradu is well connected by waterways as well.

Population

As of 2001 India census ,Maradu had a population of 40,993.Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%.Maradu has an average literacy rate of 85%,higher than the national average of 59.5%:male literacy is 87%,and female literacy is 83%.In Maradu ,11% of the population is under 6 years of age.