Cherthala is a growing suburb and satellite town of Kochi, located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. Due to its strategic location along National Highway 66 and its proximity to the Kochi metropolitan region (approximately 30 km away), Cherthala has emerged as an important residential and commercial hub supporting the urban sprawl of Kochi. The town is well-connected by road and rail, making it a key transit point for commuters between Kochi and Alappuzha.

As per the 2011 Indian census, Cherthala has a population of 45,821 people, and a population density of 2,727/km2 (7,060/sq mi)

Cherthala Town Municipality has 35 wards The town is well known after the Karthyayani Devi temple, located in the centre of the town.