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Kunnamkulam Municipality

Kunnamkulam Municipality is a local self-government body in Thrissur district, Kerala, India, established in 1948 and expanded in 2000.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Kunnamkulam Municipality is a municipality in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. It is located in Kunnamkulam taluk and functions as a local self-government institution responsible for civic administration in its jurisdiction. The municipality was formed in 1948, with an initial area of 6.96 square kilometres. In 2000, the nearby Arthat Grama Panchayat was fully merged into the municipality, and portions of Chovvannur and Porkulam Grama Panchayats were also added. Following this expansion, the municipality's area increased to 34.18 square kilometres. The municipality is bordered by Guruvayur Municipality and the grama panchayats of Chovvannur, Kandanassery, Porkulam, Kattakampal, and Vadakkekad. It operates under the administrative framework of the Government of Kerala and delivers municipal services to residents in the Kunnamkulam region.

History

Kunnamkulam Municipality was established in 1948 as a municipality in Thrissur district, Kerala, India. At the time of its formation, the municipality covered an area of 6.96 square kilometres. In 2000, the municipality underwent a significant territorial expansion. The Arthat Grama Panchayat was fully merged into the municipality, and portions of the Chovvannur and Porkulam Grama Panchayats were also added. As a result of this merger, the total area of the municipality increased to 34.18 square kilometres. The municipality is situated in Kunnamkulam taluk and is bordered by Guruvayur Municipality and the grama panchayats of Chovvannur, Kandanassery, Porkulam, Kattakampal, and Vadakkekad. It continues to function as a local self-government body under the Government of Kerala.

  • 2000

    Arthat Grama Panchayat fully merged into the municipality; parts of Chovvannur and Porkulam Grama Panchayats added, expanding the area to 34.18 square kilometres.

  • 1948

    Kunnamkulam Municipality was formed with an area of 6.96 square kilometres.

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Local self-government institution providing municipal administration and civic services in Kunnamkulam, Kerala.

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