About Village
Maradu village is located in Kanayannur taluk, Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. It is located at 7 km from the city center. NH 85, NH 966 B and NH 66 passes through Maradu and it has played a vital role in the development of the village. Maradu is well connected by waterways also. Maradu is known for the famous Maradu Vedikkettu in Maradu Temple. The nearest airport is Willingdon Island Airbase and the nearest railway station is Ernakulam South railway station
Demography
Population of Maradu village as per 2011 census is 40443. The famous festivals in Maradu village are theThalappoli Maholsavam in Marattil Kottaram Bhagavathy Kshethram, the festival of kavadi in Sree Subrahmanya Swami temple, fetival in Nettur Juma Masjid and the death anniversary celebration of the saintly priest Vakayilachan.
Geography
The area of Maradu village is 14.84 sq.km. The assembly constituence is Thrippunithura and Parliament constituence is Ernakulam. North of the village is Poonithura village, East Nadama village, South Kumbalam village and west Elamkulam village
Socio-Economic
The people in Maradu village lead a better life and they are engaged in different labours as well as business. Most of the hotel business and automobile business are being centralised in this village.
Ecology
Moderate cold in winter, heavy rainfall in south west monsoon and very hot climate during summer
Tourism
Valanthakad, a serene islnad in Maradu village has a different experience in village tourism. It is located in northern end of Vembanad lake. once internatiinal tourist start arriving, the place will gain popularity. The government identified it as suitable for village tourism.