Kakkanad, Kochi

Kakkanad sits on the eastern edge of Kochi and has grown from a quiet suburb into one of Kerala's most active residential and commercial addresses. Kakkanad is located on the eastern side of Kochi and houses the Smart City, India's largest IT Township, and is home to the Kochi Infopark, considered the second-largest IT industrial park in Kerala. This concentration of technology campuses has pulled in a steady stream of working professionals, and with them, a demand for well-designed homes close to office.

What sets Kakkanad apart from Kochi's older neighbourhoods is the balance it offers. Kakkanad is an area with several industries and residential apartments operating hand-in-hand, and the locality is covered with greenery alongside commercial and private establishments. Tree-lined lanes, canal-side stretches, and pockets of undeveloped land still exist alongside glass-fronted office towers, giving the area a lived-in, breathable character rather than a purely commercial feel.

The locality has also matured in terms of everyday convenience. Excellent transportation facility including international airport, shipyard and metro connectivity are available, along with easy access to good schools and colleges, multi-speciality hospitals, high-tech shopping malls, and well-maintained parks. Residents point out that Kakkanad holds capability for infrastructural development better than any other area, and being located close to eminent educational and health care institutions with an adequate water supply, the area is ideal for living as well as for business professionals.

For homebuyers, this translates into genuine long-term value. Kakkanad is no longer just an IT hub; it has become a modern residential destination for families and professionals. With ongoing metro and road works adding to the momentum, the neighbourhood is shifting from a rental-heavy IT catchment to a settled, family-oriented community.