 Paravur Taluk lies in the north western part of Ernakulam district bordering Thrissur district.The surrounding taluks are Kochi to the west consisting of Vypin Island, Kodungallur to the north, Chalakudy to the north consisting of Mala, Aluva to the east consisting of Angamaly, Nedumbassery and Aluva, Kanayanur to the south consisting of Cochin City.Paravur is a part of Kochi urban agglomeration area.