In ancient Kerala, Kodungallur was known as “ Murichi” in epic Ramayana, ‘ Muziris ’ in greek history and also it was known as “Mahodhayapuram”, the Capital city of Chera dynasty. It has a great historical value as it is the epitome of different religions in India and abroad. Kodungallur has a wide variety of culture blended with different religions, extended from west border sea and east border back waters. It is densely populated temple township has moderate socio-economic profile. The livelihood of the people mostly depended on fishing, small scale industries and jobs in abroad.

Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Kodungallur (THQH Kodungallur) is situated in the center of Kodungallur Municipality and adjacent to Sreekurumbha Temple. This is one of the major Govt. hospitals in Thrissur district even compared to Private Health facilities.

Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Kodungallur is a First Referral Unit having 176 bedded deliver its services through different departments such as:

• Administrative office
• Casualty, OPD, IPD, ICU & NBSU
• Pharmacy, Laboratory, RNTCP, ECG,Computerized X-ray & Mammogram
• PP Unit,NLEP,DVC unit, CMMU, Pain and Palliative care
• Haemo Dialysis Unit
• ICTC, RSBY and other facilities like JSSK, RBSK/AK, JSY, IUCD, PPIUCD, NSV and FP compensation
• OP specialties such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynecology and obstetrics, Dental & Oral Medicine, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Dermatology , ENT, Ophthalmology and Chest Medicine.
• More over hospital has implemented other clinics such as Non Communicable Diseases Clinic, Cancer detection Clinic, Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Clinic , Geriatric Clinic, Mental Health Clinic and Medical Board Facility.
• Post mortem (Mortuary), Mobile Freezer & 24 hrs Ambulance Service

Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Kodungallur is a Govt. Hospital with facility of 176 working bed Strength, spaced in 1.6 acres. The institution has a strength only of 110 regular staffs and 69 temporary staff, of this 26 are Medical Officer, comprising Superintendent, Speciality Doctors, Casualty Medical Officers and General Doctors. We have 24 x 7 Emergency Service Department.

In Thrissur, Taluk Hospital Kodungallur is a recognized name in patient care. We are one of the well-known Hospitals in Kodungallur. Backed with a vision to offer the best in patient care and equipped with technologically advanced healthcare facilities, they are one of the upcoming names in the healthcare industry. Hospital is easily accessible by various means of transport. A team of well-trained medical staff, non-medical staff and experienced clinical technicians work round-the-clock to offer various services. Their professional services make them a sought after Hospitals in Thrissur. A team of doctors on board, including specialists are equipped with the knowledge and expertise for handling various types of medical cases. At Taluk Hospital Kodungallur in Kodungallur, the various modes of payment are accepted.