n Kochi, Kerala, India, Kakkanad is a significant residential and commercial area. It is located in the city’s eastern region. Numerous industrial and IT projects, including the KINFRA Export Promotion Industrial Park, Infopark, Smart City, and the Cochin Special Economic Zone, are located in Kakkanad. It serves as the District of Ernakulam’s administrative hub as well.

Thrikkakara Municipality is the democratic local government entity that includes Kakkanad. Kakkanad is where the district office is situated. This is also the location of the Ernakulam district collectorate.