Paravur
Block Panchayat

എGeographical Details of Paravur Block Panchayat, Ernakulam District

Paravur Block Panchayat is one of the Community Development Blocks in Ernakulam District of Kerala. It is situated in the north-western coastal part of the district and falls mainly within the jurisdiction of North Paravur Taluk. 

Location

• District: Ernakulam District
• Headquarters: North Paravur
• Region: Central Kerala Coastal Plain
• Latitude: Approximately 10.14° N
• Longitude: Approximately 76.22° E
• Elevation: Mostly 0–15 metres above mean sea level
• The block lies between the Arabian Sea coast and the Periyar river basin, giving it a unique mix of coastal, estuarine and inland wetland ecosystems. 

Administrative Units

Paravur Block Panchayat comprises the following Grama Panchayats:

1. Chendamangalam
2. Ezhikkara
3. Kottuvally
4. Vadakkekara
5. Chittattukara (formed from areas of North Paravur Municipality and surrounding regions) 

Boundaries

• North: Kodungallur Taluk
• South: Alangad Block Panchayat
• East: Parakkadavu Block Panchayat
• West: Arabian Sea and coastal estuarine regions. 

Physical Features

• Coastal alluvial plains.
• Extensive backwaters, canals and wetlands.
• Influenced by the Periyar River and its distributaries.
• Numerous paddy fields, mangrove patches and fish farming areas.
• Major water bodies include the Periyar River, backwaters connected to the Vembanad Lake system, and local canals. 

Climate

• Climate Type: Tropical Monsoon
• Average Annual Rainfall: 3,000–3,500 mm
• Temperature Range: 22°C – 34°C
• Receives rainfall from both the Southwest and Northeast monsoons.

Connectivity

• National Highway 66 passes through the region.
• Connected by the Ernakulam–Shoranur railway corridor through nearby stations.
• Approximately 25 km from Cochin International Airport.
• Well connected to Kochi city and northern Kerala districts.

Land Use Pattern

• Residential settlements.
• Agriculture (paddy, coconut, banana and vegetables).
• Inland fisheries and aquaculture.
• Small-scale industries and commercial establishments.
• Ecologically sensitive wetlands and mangrove ecosystems.

Key Statistics (Approx.)

These geographical characteristics make Paravur Block Panchayat an important coastal and wetland region in Ernakulam District with significant ecological, agricultural and fisheries resources.