Eranakulam district
| Ernakulam District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Location in Kerala, India |
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| Coordinates: 10°00′N 76°20′E / 10.00°N 76.33°ECoordinates: 10°00′N 76°20′E / 10.00°N 76.33°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| Headquarters | Kakkanad |
| Government | |
| • Collector | Mohammed Y. Safirulla |
| • SubCollector | Suhas S |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,068 km2 (1,185 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 4 |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,279,860 |
| • Density | 1,069/km2 (2,770/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL-KO, IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL-7, KL-17, KL-39, KL-40, KL-41, KL-42, KL-43, KL-44, KL-63 |
| Website | www |
Ernakulam is a district of Kerala, India situated in the central part of that state. Spanning an area of about 3,068 km2, Ernakulam district is home to over 12% of Kerala’s population. Its headquarters is located at Kakkanad, a suburb of Kochi city. Ernakulam is known as the commercial capital of Kerala. The district is famous for its ancient temples, churches, and mosques. The district includes the largest metropolitan region of the state, Greater Cochin. Ernakulam district is the highest revenue yielding district in the state. It is the third most populous district in Kerala, after Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram (out of 14). Ernakulam district also hosts the highest number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala state.
The language spoken in Ernakulam is Malayalam which is the mother-tongue of Kerala. English is widely used, especially in business circles. Ernakulam became India's first district having 100 percent banking or full 'meaningful financial inclusion' in 2012.
The name Ernakulam is derived from Erayanarkulam which means the abode of Lord Shiva. Ernakulam was also known as "Rishinagakulam" in ancient days.
From ancient times Ernakulam district has played a part in the political history of south India. The Jews, Syrians, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kingdom of Cochin and left their impressions in the town. In 1896, the Maharaja of Cochin initiated local administration by forming a town council in Ernakulam. Initially Ernakulam district's headquarters was at Ernakulam, which gave the district its name; the headquarters was later shifted to Kakkanad.
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