As of the 2011 India Census, Kodungallur Municipality and Out Growth (Grade II) had a population of 60,190. It had an average literacy rate of 95.10%.[1] Around 64% of the population follows Hinduism, 32% Islam and 4% Christianity. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.1% of total population in Kodungallur.[2] Kodungallur is the headquarters of the Kodungallur sub-district (tehsil) in Thrissur district.[2] Kodungallur Kerala Legislative Assembly constituency is a part of Chalakudi Lok Sabha Constituency.[3] Kodungallur is well connected to other towns in Kerala through the road network. Aluva Railway Station in Ernakulam district (28 km) is the major railway station near Kodungallur. Fort Cranganore (Fortaleza São Tomé), known locally as Kottappuram Fort/Tipu's Fort, was constructed in Kodungallur by Portuguese in 1523. The fort was enlarged in 1565, and passed into the hands of the Dutch in 1663.[4][5] Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple, dedicated to the god Siva, is one of the major Siva temples in South India. Siva in the Thiruvanchikulam temple was the patron deity of the Chera Perumals of Kerala and remains the family deity of the Cochin Royal Family.

Sree Kurumba Bhagavati Temple (alternatively Kodungallur Devi Temple) is a Hindu temple at Kodungallur, Thrissur District, Kerala state, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, a form of Maha Kali or Parashakthi worshipped in Kerala. The goddess is known also by the names "Sri Kurumba" and "Kodungallur Amma" (The Mother of Kodungallur).This temple is the head of 64 Bhadrakali temples in Kerala especially Malabar. The goddess of the temple represents the goddess in her fierce ('ugra') form, facing North, featuring eight hands with various attributes. One is holding the head of the demon king Daruka, another a sickle-shaped sword, next an anklet, another a bell, among others. Routine worship at the temple every day at 03:00 and ends at 21:00 local time.

It has a lot of place to park your vehicle. If you are visiting this temple no need to worry about parking space

It is one of the oldest temples in Kerala. The temple is associated with the famous story of Kannaki

It's a part of the Kodungallur Sreekurumba Bhagavathi temple and the parking ground is adjacent to the south side of the temple and the south part is called as south nada of the temple.This parking is meant for the devotees coming to the temple alot of devotees were visiting the temple from faraway locations and from other states is India like Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Andhra etc and during Sabarimala season alot pilgrims are coming here and this ground will be very useful for them to park their vehicles

Best temple which I have visited

One of the ancient "Kaali" temples in Kerala. The One and only famous "Bharani" take places here. and " Thalappoli" is an another important festival.

SREE badhrakali temple. Good blessing. Daily free food in temple Hall

Very old temple