Kadappuram is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. Although in the Malayalam language, 'Kadappuram' may refer to any sea side beach usually with a fishing community, this article specifically refers to the area in Thrissur District where the village as well as the panchayat by the name of 'Kadappuram'. The name "Kadappuram" is originated from the Malayalam word "Kadalppuram". The panchayat was part of Ponnani Taluk, Malabar district in Madras state at the time of British rule. The Kadappuram Panchayat was founded in the year 1968. And the panchayat consists of 16 wards.