It is also a village in Aluva taluk of Ernakulam district, in the state of Kerala, India.

About 300 years ago, Padamattam was the place where the Lord King of Edappally fought against Kalathil Kartha.

The Pengatussery mosque and Kuzhivelippady Juma masjid which was established 172 years ago are the places of worship of the Muslim community.

The Yattikhana, founded by Kurupali Mustafa Sahib in honor of his father, is one of the prominent religious institutions in the region.

Ayurvedic physicians Pukkottil Madhava Vaidyar and SD Pharmacy have worked in their respective fields.

There are folk art forms like Pulluvanpattu, Onapattu, Nattuppattu, Thigh-throbbing Sastham Pattu, Kokkali and Oppana.

Situated at the confluence of Muslim warriors who fought with their enemies, the Peyangattussery Shaheedanar Siyaram is still a place of pilgrimage.

Tollins tyres, Vysali pharmaceuticals, Karothukuzhi plastics, PEEJAY Tubes are also situated in Edathala.