Pachalam

Pachalam is a place located near the city of Cochin, Kerala in India. Goshree bridge road at Marine Drive side ends at Pachalam. Pachalam can also be reached by Chittoor Road. Mulavukad island is on its west, Vaduthala and Chittoor island is on its north, Elamakkara at north east, Mamagalam and Palarivattom is on its east, Kaloor on southeast. It is also beautifully located between Marine Drive, Kaloor and Edapally acting as a connecting link between the most important places in Kochi. Although the roads are very narrow (except for the wide Pottakuzhy Road which is badly maintained), the traffic has grown leaps and bounds, as roads inside Pachalam give a much needed respite to motorists who were looking an alternative to escape from the hardships of motoring through Banerjee Road especially during this phase of Kochi Metro construction.A Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) study centre is located in Pachalam.NeighbourhoodPachalam is the abode of many influential and up-class people, though recently it has seen an upsurge in migrants settling down especially in unauthorized, illegal buildings and makeshift arrangements in the area. Although the least number of illegal constructions i.e. 794 was reported from Pachalam division, it is a matter of concern. Although both sides of Pottakuzhy Road are residential areas, many illegal godowns don the area and trucks parked on both sides of the road, makes it immensely difficult for pedestrians and motorists. A prominent violation is the presence of a dry fruits godown inside the famous "Link Park" colony in Pachalam.