About Edapally in , Edapally

Edappally is one of Kochi's well developed areas and emerging as an important junction of the state of Kerala, India.EconomyThe business in Cochin City has extended and is gradually shifting to Edapally. Edapally in English literally translates as Eda, short for edaykku (Malayalam term for "in between") and Pallykollunna Sthalam (Malayalam term for "the place or palace where Kings(Rajas) used to take rest ). The name is connected with Edappally Palace and Edappally rajas It is also some times said connected with St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally founded in the fifth century. Edappally is the short form for Edaykkulla Pally meaning "Church in the center". Edappally palace and the Edappally church are still the most popular affix used along with place, plot and family names in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra.HistoryEdapally is said to be one of the fastest growing areas in the city of Kochi. Edappally was the seat of the Edapally Rajas, the rulers of the area. Edappally was a Panchayath before getting included in Cochin Corporation. The Cochin corportion limits start from the traffic signal (Lulu Mall signal) towards Ernakulam and Palarivattom. The area that covers Edapally toll and Lulu Mall are in Kalamassery Municipality limits.This is a place which comes partly under Thrikkakara legislative constituency and partly under Ernakulam constituency.

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