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Perumbavoor
Municipality
Clockwise from top: Bethel Suloko Church; KSEB Office Perumbavoor; Juma Masjid; Perumbavoor Temple; Bhajana Madam; Taluk Office Kunnathunad
Perumbavoor Location in Kerala, India Show map of Kerala Perumbavoor Perumbavoor (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 10°06′53″N 76°28′40″E / 10.11472°N 76.47778°E / 10.11472; 76.47778
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Ernakulam
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Municipal Chairman	Biju John Jacob
• Municipal Vice Chairperson	Shiba Baby
Area
• Total	13.61 km (5.25 sq mi)
Elevation	33 m (108 ft)
Population
• Total	28,110
• Density	2,100/km (5,300/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code	0484
Vehicle registration	KL-40
Coastline	0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city	Kochi
Climate	Tropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature	35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	20 °C (68 °F)
Website	www.perumbavoormunicipality.in/Perumbavoor

Perumbavoor ([peɾumbaːʋuːr]) is a municipality in the: Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 18 km (11.2 mi) north of the——district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about 187 km (116.2 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Perumbavoor is part of the Kochi metropolitan area and is located 26 km (16.2 mi) northeast of the Kochi city centre. As per the 2011 Indian census, Perumbavoor has a population of 28,110 people, and a population density of 2,065/km (5,350/sq mi).

In recent years, Perumbavoor has experienced a large influx of migrant labourers from other states in India, primarily West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, and Odisha. Estimates for their numbers in Perumbavoor vary widely, ranging from the "low thousands to over one lakh."

Etymology※

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History※

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Perumbavoor municipality was formed in 1936. It was one among the 4 Panchayats sanctioned by Sir C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer (Diwan-Thiruvithamcore). The others were Paravur, Nedumangad and Boothapandi. Perumbavoor constituency is one of the most Jacobite Christian populated areas in India.

Politics※

Perumbavoor assembly constituency is a part of Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency). Eldhose Kunnappilly is the current MLA from Perumbavoor and Benny Behanan is the current MP.

Judicial institutions※

Its jurisdiction formerly encompassed the towns of Alwaye and Kolenchery, which were separated later. It has a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, and Subordinate Judge's Court (Sub-court).

Economy※

Perumbavoor is a predominantly agricultural town and "Asia's Largest plywood industries." Commodities like rubber, pepper, ginger, turmeric, plantain, vegetables, coconut, nutmeg, cocoa, rice, arecanut, cloves, etc. are traded every day in the local market. Most of these commodities are supplied to mainstream exporters in Kochi. Or to local retailers. Rest of the economy is shared by government and private sectors and small industries. Perumbavoor is an important city for timber trade in Kerala.

Image Gallery※

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  Perumbavoor Taluk Office Kunnathunad
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  Perumbavoor KSEB
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  Perumbavoor Municipal Office
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  Old Perumbavoor Taluk Office
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  Town Juma-masjid
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  Perumbavoor Ambalam (Temple)
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  Perumbavoor Temple Pond
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  Perumbavoor Church
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  Perumbavoor Kalady Junction
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  Perumbavoor Upper Bus stop
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  Perumbavoor Aushadi Junction
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  Perumbavoor Kalady Road
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  Perumbavoor GOV Hospital Junction
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  Perumbavoor GOV Hospital
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  Perumbavoor Bhajana Madam
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  Perumbavoor Vegetable Market CUM Shopping Complex
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  Perumbavoor Flower Shop
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  Perumbavoor Shopping Complex

Notable people※

Transportation※

KL-40 is the RTO code for Kunnathunad Taluk and Perumbavoor. Perumbavoor JRTO is situated at Pattal. Perumbavoor has got a KSRTC Subdepot operating several long-distance services to places inside and outside Kerala. Private bus services run into several neighbouring towns. AutoRickshaws are commonly used for small distances. There is frequent bus services to Ernakulam, Aluva, Angamaly, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kolenchery, Thrippunithura etc. from here. The nearest railway stations are Angamaly and Aluva. The Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is only 14 km from the town.

Perumbavoor is surrounded by many small. But populous commuter villages, connected to the town by bus services. The notable ones are Vallam, Koovappady, Vengola, Mudickal, Thottuva, Ponjassery, Manjappetty, Kodanad, Akanad, Alattuchira, Panamkuzhy, Cheranalloor, Punnayam, Odakkaly, Panichayam, Payyal, Nedungapra, Kallil, Malayidomthuruth, Kottapady, Keezhillam etc. Kuruppampady town, is one of the main interchange points for public transport.

Educational organisations※

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Healthcare※

Even though Perumbavoor has a Government Taluk Headquarters hospital, and several private hospitals, numerous dental health care centers, hi-tech labs, health care sector remains underdeveloped especially for trauma, emergency and specialty health care.

Main hospitals※

Churches※

Mosques※

Temples※

How to reach※

Perumbavoor, lies in the north eastern corner of Kochi urban area. The geographic advantages of Perumbavoor is that, NH 47 lies closer to this town apart from Main Central Road and Aluva-Munnar highway passing through this place. Perumbavoor is surrounded by important towns like Aluva, Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalam, Angamaly etc. in close distances. Important suburban regions of Kochi like Aluva, Kalamassery, Kakkanad, Thrippunithura are all in close proximity to Perumbavoor.

• Kochi- Edapally-Pookkattupady-Chembarakky (34 km)
• Thodupuzha- Vazhakkulam-Muvattupuzha-Keezhillam (41 km)
• Thrissur- Chalakudy-Angamaly (59 km)
• Kottayam- Ettumanoor-Koothattukulam-Muvattupuzha (76 km)
• Alappuzha- Cherthala-Kundannoor Junction-Petta Junction-Pallikkara-Kizhakkambalam (85 km)
• Munnar- Pallivasal-Adimaly-Kothamangalam (98 km)
• Trivandrum- Kottarakkara- Pandalam - Changanassery-Kottayam-Muvattupuzha (228 km)

See also※

• Kochi
• Piravom
• Kothamangalam
• Aluva
• Muvattupuzha

References※

External links※

• Ernakulam District website
• Perumbavoornews
• Kuruppampady
• Places of worship in Perumbavoor
• Remaining Date for Perumbavoor Municipality Election 2020