Geographic & Demographic Profile
Spread over approximately 28 sq km, Ernakulam is completely urban, with no rural zones. It is
Kochi’s central zone encompassing waterfront wards like Ernakulam South, North, Kaloor, Thevara,
Pachalam, and Elamakkara. The demographic profile shows a high literacy rate (~95 %) and a
sizeable elderly population: 27% of voters are aged 60+, with most voters between 50–59 years. SC
and ST populations are low—about 4–5% SC and under 1% ST.
Main Sources of Income & Economic Strata
Ernakulam district is Kerala’s richest, with diversified economic activity: trade, services, MSMEs,
startups, banking, marine fisheries, agriculture, and more. Within Ernakulam constituency:
 Services, trade, business dominate—many residents work in Kochi’s commercial, banking,
hospitality, and corporate sectors.
 NRIs and remittances: a significant segment of households benefit from remittance income.
 Blue economy: coastal wards and Thevara contribute via fisheries and allied marine
activities.
 Agriculture plays minimal direct economic role inside fully urban wards, though districtwide
agriculture is strong.
The majority belong to the middleincome strata—urban professionals, small business owners,
salaried employees. The highincome group is small and elite, while BPL sections are relatively
minimal within this urban constituency.
Recent Development Highlights
Several infrastructure and civic initiatives are shaping Ernakulam’s future:
 The PerandoorVaduthala bridge received ₹34.24 crore sanction to link Vaduthala and
Elamakkara; CRZ study and land acquisition are underway.
 Tourism development projects by DTPC at Ezhattumugham, Kadambrayar,
CheraiMunambam corridor, and Koorumala are under way, aiming to boost coastal tourism
and local livelihoods.

 Kavach rail safety system being installed on the Ernakulam–Shoranur line, Kerala’s first such
deployment, enhancing safety and capacity.
 Metro feeder bus service now extended to Cochin Shipyard and Naval Base, improving
lastmile connectivity.
 Island panchayats (incl. Cheranallur) still await CRZIIMP approvals necessary for coastal
construction rights—highlighting ongoing planning gaps.

Ernakulam Assembly Constituency thus embodies an urban centre with high literacy, stable
middleclass demographics, and an economy built on commerce, professional services, marine
activity, and remittances. Recent investments in transport, tourism, safety infrastructure, and civic
connectivity signal a steady modernization trajectory that promises inclusive growth.