Located in the eastern part of the Kochi, Kakkanad is an important industrial and residential area in Kochi, Kerala. The presence of numerous industries in the locality has increased the need for residential houses near to the workplace. Some of the surrounding suburbs of Kakkanad are Ernakulam, Puthenkurish, Edappally, and Kamalassery. The locality also has a strong social infrastructure with renowned hospitals and educational institutions. There are several independent houses in the locality showing horizontal growth; however, the construction of a multi-story apartment is also gradually increasing. Some of the residential properties in the locality are developed by Bavasons Constructions, Asten Realtors, KEM Builders & Developers, DLF Ltd., RMZ Homes, Greentech Builders, Grand Homes Builders and Developers, Trinity Builders, and Gokul Builders and Developers.

Physical infrastructure

Cochin International Airport can be reached by Salem-Kochi Highway within just 24 km from the area.

In and around the city, there are a good bus and cab facilities. Kakkanad Bus Stand, Kakkanad Thripunithura Bus Stop, Infopark Bus Stop, Chittethukara Bus Stop, and Civil Station Bus Stop are some of the key bus depots that help in the daily commute of residents.

Kakkanad has Ernakulam Junction (8 km), and Aluva Railway station (11 km), which can be reached within half an hour.

Palarivattom Metro Station is the nearest metro station which is 1km away from the center of Kakkanad.