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''' Perumkulam ''' is a village in the [[ | ''' Perumkulam ''' is a village in the [[Kollam district]], in the state of [[Kerala]], India.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.maps.yahoo.com/#?lat=8.5366800&lon=77.0585500&z=4&plat=8.4156800&plon=77.0192900&pz=4&addr=Perumkulam|title=Yahoo Maps India|accessdate=2008-12-18}}</ref> It is the India's second and Kerala's first village of books.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-18|title=How Perumkulam became Kerala’s first village of books|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/books-and-literature/how-perumkulam-became-keralas-first-village-of-books-7409878/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The village got this recognition on 19th June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Perumkulam becomes first 'village of books' in Kerala; MT declares via online|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/books/books-news/perumkulam-becomes-first-village-of-books-in-kerala-mt-declares-via-online-1.4845671|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Location == | |||
The village is situated in [[Kulakkada]] Panchayath along [[Kottarakkara]] - [[Poovattoor]] road 6 kms away from Kottarakkara town and 3 kms away from Inchakkad on [[Main Central Road]]. The nearest railway station is [[Kottarakara railway station]]. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Perumkulam had a population of 19074 with 9286 males and 9788 females.<ref name="censusindia" /> | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Perumkulam had a population of 19074 with 9286 males and 9788 females.<ref name="censusindia" /> | ||
{{ | == See also == | ||
* [[Bhilar]] | |||
* [[Pustakanch Gaav]] | |||
{{Kollam district}} | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Kollam district]] | |||
[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]] | |||
[[Category:History of Kerala (1947–present)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:29, 28 January 2022
Perumkulam | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Coordinates: 8°42′19″N 76°47′10″E / 8.705244°N 76.786133°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Kerala |
| District | kollam |
| Taluk | Kottarakara Taluk |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 19,074 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 691566[1] |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
Perumkulam is a village in the Kollam district, in the state of Kerala, India.[2][3] It is the India's second and Kerala's first village of books.[4] The village got this recognition on 19th June 2020.[5]
Location[edit | edit source]
The village is situated in Kulakkada Panchayath along Kottarakkara - Poovattoor road 6 kms away from Kottarakkara town and 3 kms away from Inchakkad on Main Central Road. The nearest railway station is Kottarakara railway station.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census, Perumkulam had a population of 19074 with 9286 males and 9788 females.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "India Post :Pincode Search". Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- ↑ "Yahoo Maps India". Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ↑ "How Perumkulam became Kerala's first village of books". The Indian Express. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ↑ "Perumkulam becomes first 'village of books' in Kerala; MT declares via online". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 25 January 2022.