Mundamveli

Mundamveli is a small town in Kochi, Kerala, India which is famous for its scenic beauty. This place is situated at a distance of 12 km from the Ernakulam Railway station and 42 km from the Nedumbassery International airport. Famous tourist places like Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Kumbalangi etc. are within 10 km radius of this place. The Arabian Sea is situated at a distance of 0.5 km from here. The place is rich with Indian Navy Quarters and kerala backwaters which adds a magical beauty to it.

Mundamveli മുണ്ടംവേലി
Neighborhood
Jal Vayu Vihar at Mundamveli
Mundamveli Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9.927658°N 76.255159°E / 9.927658; 76.255159
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Ernakulam
Government
• Body	Corporation_of_Cochin
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	682507
Vehicle registration	KL-43
Nearest city	Kochi

For Indian defence this place is very important since it houses so many navy and coast guard officers. The majority of the population are Latin Catholic Christians. The major attraction of this place is the famous St Louis Church (AD1868). And this is the third-oldest parish in Kochi after Edakochi, and Mattancherry. The biggest celebration of this church is related to the feast of St. Jacob which is celebrated every year on 30 December. He is also known as "Santhyapunnyaalan" called by the people of Mundamveli, Manassery and Saudi. Lakh of people come from different parts of India.

Monsignor Lawrence Puliyanath who has been proclaimed as the "Servant of god" was born 8 August 1898 and brought up in Mundamveli. He completed his primary education from St Louis High School, which is an old famous aided school in Mundamveli situated in the campus of St Louis Church. Cathedral procedures are on its way in order to proclaim him as the "Saint".

Kazhuthumuttu Balasubramaniya Temple and Aryad Sri Ramakshetram are the major temples in the region.

Mundamveli is home to an English-Medium School, The Santa Maria E.M. School, Kendriya Vidyalaya INS Dronacharya, St. Anne's Public School, St.Philipinery Convent School, and The Fr. Augustino Viccini Special School for hearing-impaired students.

Jishy Hospital is the major hospital situated near Mundamveli Church (St. Louis Church. PMSC Bank, Home Stays, Textiles Shops, Ice Cream Parlours, Cafeterias, St.Marys Bakery, Shilpa bakery, Muscle Style Multi Gym, Computer Cafe, etc. are located nearby St. Louis Church.

In recent times, the region has grown into one of the most flourishing parts of the entire west Kochi area. Over the past few years, Navy personnel who failed to get accommodation at the Navy staff quarters (Mahavir Enclave) here started renting houses in the civilian area, sparking an economic boom in the region. An area that was underdeveloped previously has blossomed with a variety of stores and facilities.[1]