Kodakallil, 49, was yesterday appointed by the Pope as Bishop of Satna, Vatican Radio reported.
He has been serving as Pastor of St Vincent's Cathedral in the diocese of Satna and holds a doctorate in liturgy from Rome's Pontifical Oriental Institute.
Kodakallil was born in Upputhode village in Kerala and trained as a priest in Satna.
He studied philosophy in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and theology in Vadavathoor, Kerala.