Vypin
Block Panchayat

Located in Kochi Taluk, immediately north of the Kochi Port, this area extends approximately 25 kilometers in length and 3 kilometers in width, stretching in a south–north direction.

Vaipin Kara (Vaipin Island) is a region situated south of the Kodungallur (Muziris) estuary, connected to Mattancherry through a natural waterway.

In A.D. 1341, a great flood originating from the Western Ghats of Kerala swept away soil, trees, and even rocks from the hilly regions. The Periyar River overflowed violently. Rocks collided with one another, breaking into smaller pieces and particles that were carried downstream by the floodwaters. Much of this sand eventually accumulated at Muziris, which was then the principal port of the region. As the sand deposits increased, the river's flow was obstructed. Subsequently, the Periyar changed its course and began flowing southward, carrying large quantities of silt and sand. During its journey, it gradually deposited these materials in stages. Over time, the accumulated silt and sand consolidated to form what is now known as Vaipin Island.

Before Kochi Port assumed its present form, the principal port of the Kingdom of Kochi was Njarakkal. Historical accounts of Kochi mention that it was an important trading center where ships anchored nearby for loading and unloading cargo. They also record that the Dutch army landed at Njarakkal.

In earlier times, the Vaipin shore was also known as "Puthuvaippu" (New Vaipin). A Gazette publication issued in 1965 repeats the local legend that, in A.D. 1341, the backwater shore was torn apart, creating an opening to the sea, while at the same time the landmass of Vaipin emerged from the waters. The same account is also found in the history of Kerala written by A. Sreedhara Menon.