Choornikkara is a census town in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is also a part of Greater Cochin Area.
As of 2001[update] India census, Choornikkara had a population of 36,998. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Choornikkara has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 85% and female literacy of 80%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.