Archaeological evidence indicates that settlements existed in Aluva as early as 250 BC. Until 1341 CE, Aluva comprised a continuous area of land spanning Kakkanad and Alangad. By that time, the town was densely populated and had become both a holiday resort and a centre of commerce. Mangalappuzha, a branch of the Periyar that bifurcates at Aluva, was known as a significant centre of trade in South India. Prior to Indian independence, Aluva was part of the Kingdom of Travancore and served as the official summer residence of its royal family. In the twentieth century, when a community of Jews resided in Kochi, some individuals maintained holiday homes in Aluva along the banks of the Periyar River.
Aluva
About
A place in Kerala known for local markets, nearby waterways, and tropical coastal-to-inland scenery around Aluva.
District
Ernakulam
Country
India
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Population
24,108
Coordinates
10.11°N, 76.35°E
Heritage
History of Aluva
A fuller look at how this place grew - from early roots to the town travellers visit today.
Weather & climate
Live weather
Drizzle · 98% humidity · 6 km/h wind
Now
24.4
°C
Climate
Tropical monsoon climate with warm humidity.
Best season
September to March
Nearby
Nearby Residential Areas
10 residential areas near Aluva.
- 01 Edathala Residential area near Aluva.
- 02 Sreemoolanagaram Residential area near Aluva.
- 03 Kanjoor Residential area near Aluva.
- 04 Kunnukara Residential area near Aluva.
- 05 Kadungallur Residential area near Aluva.
- 06 Alangad Residential area near Aluva.
- 07 Varappuzha Bridge-town residential area near Aluva.
- 08 Eloor Industrial-residential area near Aluva.
- 09 Kalamassery Suburban residential area toward Kochi.
- 10 Perumbavoor Nearby town and residential hub east of Aluva.
Municipality
Localities in Aluva
25 localities within Aluva.
- 01 Aluva Town Core town area of Aluva Municipality.
- 02 Bank Junction Major junction in the heart of Aluva.
- 03 Pulinchodu Locality on the Aluva–Kochi corridor.
- 04 Thottakkattukara River-side locality in Aluva.
- 05 Uliyannoor Temple-linked locality beside the Periyar.
- 06 Desom (Desam) Locality within Aluva Municipality.
- 07 Kunjunnikkara Locality across the Periyar from central Aluva.
- 08 Manappuram Riverbank locality in Aluva.
- 09 Ashokapuram Residential locality in Aluva.
- 10 Kottapuram Locality within Aluva Municipality.
- 11 UC College Campus area around Union Christian College.
- 12 Companypady Locality within Aluva Municipality.
- 13 Railway Station Area Locality around Aluva railway station.
- 14 Market Area Main market locality of the town.
- 15 Palace Road Named road corridor in Aluva town.
- 16 Municipal Office Area Civic locality around municipal offices.
- 17 Kadathukadavu River-crossing locality on the Periyar.
- 18 Madhavapuram Locality within Aluva Municipality.
- 19 Thrikkunnath Heritage locality linked with church and seminary memory.
- 20 Canal Road Canal-side road locality in Aluva.
- 21 Thandikkal Locality within Aluva Municipality.
- 22 Seminarypady Locality around the seminary area.
- 23 Gurumandiram Locality linked with Guru Mandiram heritage.
- 24 Mangalappuzha Seminary and river-side locality on the Periyar.
- 25 Oomankuzhithadam Locality within Aluva Municipality.
Taluk
Villages in Aluva Taluk
20 villages in Aluva Taluk.
- 01 Aluva East Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 02 Aluva West Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 03 Chengamanad Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 04 Choornikkara Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 05 Keezhmad Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 06 Nedumbassery Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 07 Parakkadavu Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 08 Kalady Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 09 Malayattur Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 10 Ayyampuzha Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 11 Mookkannur Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 12 Thuravur Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 13 Manjapra Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 14 Karukutti Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 15 Ankamaly Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 16 Chovvara Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 17 Thekkumbhagam Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 18 Vadakkumbhagam Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 19 Kizhakumbhagam Village in Aluva Taluk.
- 20 Mattur Village in Aluva Taluk.
Landmarks
Landmarks in Aluva
11 landmarks in Aluva.
- 01 Marthanda Varma Bridge Historic bridge across the Periyar at Aluva.
- 02 Aluva Manappuram (Periyar riverbank) Famous sandbank and riverbank on the Periyar.
- 03 Aluva Palace (Alwaye Palace) Historic palace of the Travancore era.
- 04 Kacheri Malika Historic court / kacheri building landmark.
- 05 Thrikkunnathu Seminary Historic seminary and church heritage landmark.
- 06 Advaita Ashram (founded by Sree Narayana Guru) Ashram founded by Sree Narayana Guru.
- 07 Periyar River waterfront River waterfront along the Periyar through Aluva.
- 08 Rajiv Gandhi Municipal Park Municipal public park in Aluva.
- 09 Aluva Market Main market landmark of the town.
- 10 UC College Campus Union Christian College campus landmark.
- 11 Aluva Shiva Rathri Manappuram Manappuram festival ground for Shivaratri.
Transit
Kochi Metro Stations
6 Kochi Metro stations in and around Aluva.
- 01 Aluva Metro Station Northern terminal of Kochi Metro at Aluva.
- 02 Companypady Metro Station Kochi Metro station at Companypady.
- 03 Ambattukavu Metro Station Kochi Metro station at Ambattukavu.
- 04 Muttom Metro Station Kochi Metro station at Muttom.
- 05 Kalamassery Metro Station Kochi Metro station at Kalamassery.
- 06 CUSAT Metro Station Kochi Metro station near CUSAT.
Transit
Railway Stations
4 railway stations in and around Aluva.
Faith
Hindu Temples
8 Hindu temples around Aluva.
- 01 Aluva Mahadeva Temple Famous Shiva temple on the Periyar sandbank.
- 02 Sree Datta Anjaneya Kshetram Datta–Anjaneya temple in Aluva.
- 03 Sree Narasimha Swami Temple Narasimha temple in Aluva.
- 04 Sree Krishna Temple Krishna temple in Aluva.
- 05 Aluva Brahmana Samooham Mahaganapathi Temple Ganapathi temple of the Aluva Brahmana Samooham.
- 06 Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple Bhagavathy temple in Aluva.
- 07 Uliyannoor Mahadeva Temple Historic Mahadeva temple at Uliyannoor.
- 08 Desom Sree Mahadeva Temple Mahadeva temple at Desom.
Faith
Churches
8 churches around Aluva.
- 01 St. Dominic's Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar church in Aluva.
- 02 St. Sebastian's Syro-Malabar Church Syro-Malabar church in Aluva.
- 03 St. John the Baptist CSI Church CSI parish church in Aluva.
- 04 St. Mary's Forane Church Forane church dedicated to St. Mary.
- 05 Thrikkunnathu Seminary Churches Church complex linked with Thrikkunnathu Seminary.
- 06 Mangalappuzha Major Seminary Major seminary on the Periyar at Mangalappuzha.
- 07 St. Joseph's Church Church dedicated to St. Joseph in Aluva.
- 08 Carmel Church Carmel church in Aluva.
Faith
Mosques
7 mosques around Aluva.
- 01 Aluva Town Juma Masjid Main town Friday mosque in Aluva.
- 02 Aluva Central Juma Masjid Central Friday mosque in Aluva.
- 03 Kunnathery Juma Masjid Friday mosque at Kunnathery.
- 04 Desom Juma Masjid Friday mosque at Desom.
- 05 Companypady Juma Masjid Friday mosque at Companypady.
- 06 Choornikkara Juma Masjid Friday mosque at Choornikkara.
- 07 Edathala Juma Masjid Friday mosque at Edathala.
Healthcare
Hospitals
7 hospitals and clinics around Aluva.
- 01 Lakshmi Hospital Hospital in Aluva.
- 02 District Hospital Aluva Government district hospital in Aluva.
- 03 Karothukuzhi Hospital Hospital in Aluva.
- 04 Rajagiri Hospital (near Aluva) Major multi-speciality hospital near Aluva.
- 05 Little Flower Hospital Angamaly Major hospital in Angamaly near Aluva.
- 06 Aster Medcity (within the Kochi metropolitan area) Multi-speciality hospital in the Kochi metro area.
- 07 Medical Trust Hospital Aluva (clinic/services) Medical Trust clinic and services in Aluva.
Education
Schools
11 schools and colleges around Aluva.
- 01 Jyothi Nivas Public School Public school in Aluva.
- 02 St. Mary's School School in Aluva.
- 03 Success Public School Public school in Aluva.
- 04 The Village International School International school near Aluva.
- 05 St. Xavier's Public School Public school in Aluva.
- 06 Christava Mahilalayam Public School Public school in Aluva.
- 07 SNDP Higher Secondary School SNDP higher secondary school in Aluva.
- 08 Government Boys Higher Secondary School Government boys' HSS in Aluva.
- 09 Government Girls Higher Secondary School Government girls' HSS in Aluva.
- 10 UC College (Union Christian College) Union Christian College in Aluva.
- 11 MES College Marampally (near Aluva) MES college near Aluva at Marampally.
Visit
Tourist Places
10 tourist places around Aluva.
- 01 View Point Manappuram Riverbank viewpoint on Aluva Manappuram.
- 02 Bathing Ghat Traditional bathing ghat on the Periyar.
- 03 Aluva Palace Historic palace visit beside the Periyar.
- 04 Advaita Ashram Ashram visit linked with Sree Narayana Guru.
- 05 Periyar River Walk Riverside walk along the Periyar.
- 06 Municipal Park Public municipal park visit in Aluva.
- 07 Thrikkunnathu Seminary Historic seminary and church heritage visit.
- 08 Kunnathery Maqam Historic maqam / dargah visit near Aluva.
- 09 Marthanda Varma Bridge Historic Periyar bridge visit.
- 10 UC College Heritage Campus Heritage campus visit at Union Christian College.