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{{Short description|Neighbourhood in Ernakulam, Kerala, India}}
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[[File:Perumbavoor Bhajana Madam.jpg|thumbnail|Perumbavoor Bhajana Madam]]
[[File:Bethel suloko church perumbavoor.jpg|thumbnail|Bethel suloko Church]]
[[File:Perumbavoor Taluk Office Kunnathunad.jpg|thumbnail|Perumbavoor Taluk Office Kunnathunad]]


'''Perumbavoor''' ({{IPA-ml|peɾumbɐːʋuːr|IPA}}, [[Malayalam]]: പെരുമ്പാവൂർ) is a historic place located at Bank of [[Periyar (river)|Periyar]] (Poorna River) in [[Ernakulam District]] in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It lies in the north-eastern tip of the [[Greater Cochin]] area and is also the headquarters of Kunnathunad Taluk. Perumbavoor is famed in the state for wood industries and small-scale industries. [[Ernakulam]] lies 30&nbsp;km southwest of Perumbavoor. The town lies between [[Angamaly]] and [[Muvattupuzha]] on the [[Main Central Road]] (MC), which connects [[Thiruvananthapuram]] to Angamaly through the old [[Travancore]] part of Kerala. Perumbavoor lies in the banks of river [[Periyar River|Periyar]].
'''Perumbavoor''' ({{IPA|ml|peɾumbaːʋuːr|}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]<ref>{{Cite web | title=Grama Panchayaths | url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417130137/http://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf | archive-date=17 April 2018 | access-date=18 May 2024 | url-status=live }}</ref> and a north eastern suburb of the city of [[Kochi]] in [[Kerala]]. It is located {{convert|24|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the district collectorate in [[Thrikkakara]] and about {{convert|221|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. Perumbavoor is part of the [[Kochi metropolitan area]] and is located {{convert|32|km|1|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|2065|/sqkm|abbr=on}}.


Perumbavoor has many immigrants from other parts of India, including West Bengal, Orissa, and Uttar Pradesh. Most work in the plywood or other industries. Tamils, Assamese and Nepalese have special colonies of their own.
In recent years, Perumbavoor has experienced a large influx of [[Migrant labourers in Kerala|migrant labourers]] from other states in India, primarily [[West Bengal]], [[Assam]], [[Bihar]], and [[Odisha]].<ref>{{Cite web| title=State of inclusion of migrant workers in Ernakulam District, Kerala | url=https://cmid.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/State-of-Inclusion-of-Migrant-Workers-in-Ernakulam-District-Kerala-CMID-2020.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122181704/http://cmid.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/State-of-Inclusion-of-Migrant-Workers-in-Ernakulam-District-Kerala-CMID-2020.pdf | archive-date=2021-01-22}}</ref> Estimates for their numbers in Perumbavoor vary widely, ranging from the low thousands to over one lakh.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/Dec/10/kandanthara-a-mini-bengal-powered-by-toil-of-migrant-workers-2073856.html | title=Kandanthara: A 'mini Bengal' powered by toil of migrant workers | date=10 December 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/perumbavoor-a-mini-north-india-in-kerala/articleshow/52055285.cms | title=Perumbavoor: A mini North India in Kerala | newspaper=The Times of India | date=3 May 2016 }}</ref>


The state government and the [[Greater Cochin Development Authority|GCDA]] have plans to include [[Angamaly]], Perumbavoor, [[Piravom]] and [[Kolenchery]] in [[Ernakulam]] district; [[Mala, Kerala|Mala]] and [[Kodungallur]] in [[Thrissur]] district; [[Thalayolaparambu]] and [[Vaikom]] in [[Kottayam]]; and [[Cherthala]] in [[Alappuzha]] district within the [[Kochi]] metropolitan limits. The newly formed metropolis would be put under the charge of a new authority called Kochi Metropolitan Regional Development Authority.
==Etymology==
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==History==
==History==
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'''Perumbavoor''' municipality was formed in 1936. It was one among the 4 Panchayats sanctioned by [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer|Sir C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer]] ([[List of Diwans of Travancore|Diwan]]-[[travancore|Thiruvithamcore]]). The others were [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]], [[Nedumangad]] and [[Boothapandi]].<ref>[http://paravoorsouth.blogspot.in/p/history.html Historic Paravur]</ref> Perumbavoor constituency is one of the most Jacobite Christian populated area in India.
Perumbavoor municipality was formed in 1936. It was one among the 4 Panchayats sanctioned by [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer|Sir C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer]] ([[List of Diwans of Travancore|Diwan]]-[[travancore|Thiruvithamcore]]). The others were [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]], [[Nedumangad]] and [[Boothapandi]].<ref>[http://paravoorsouth.blogspot.in/p/history.html Historic Paravur]</ref> Perumbavoor constituency is one of the most Jacobite Christian-populated areas in India.


== Politics ==
== Politics ==
Perumbavoor assembly constituency is a part of [[Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency)]].
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.
Eldhose Kunnapilly is the current MLA from Perumbavoor and Benny Behanan is the current MP.


==Judicial institutions==
==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, Subordinate Judge's Court (Sub-court).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ernakulam.nic.in/courts/|title = Courts &#124; Ernakulam District Website &#124; India}}</ref>
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).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ernakulam.nic.in/courts/|title = Courts &#124; Ernakulam District Website &#124; India}}</ref>


==Economy==
==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.
Perumbavoor is a predominantly agricultural town and Asia's Largest plywood industry. 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. The rest of the economy is shared by the government, the private sector, and small industries. Perumbavoor is an important city for the timber trade in Kerala.


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==Image Gallery==
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Pictures of the town taken on 9 July 2012 at 8:00 AM. Historic images of the town are liked by all.


==Migrant workers==
The economy of Perumbavoor town is highly dependent on more than one lakh migrant workers from different Indian states. Perumbavoor provides all facilities to them, like labour camps, social awareness programs, entertainment programs, and health and educational care, including a special school for children of migrant workers.{{Citation needed|date=November 2019}}
==Image gallery==
Pictures of the town taken on 9 July-2012 at 8:00 AM
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==Famous people==
==Notable people==
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* [[P. P. Thankachan]] - Politician
* [[D. Babu Paul]] - IAS
* [[D. Babu Paul]] - IAS
* [[Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath]] - Indian Musician
* [[Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath]] - Indian Musician
* [[Jayaram]] - actor and mimicry artist  
* [[Jayaram]] - actor and mimicry artist
* [[Roshni Suresh]] - Playback Singer and All India Radio Artist
* Roshni Suresh - Playback Singer, Radio Artist.
* [[Antony Perumbavoor ]]- Film Producer  
* [[Antony Perumbavoor ]]- Film Producer  
* [[P.P Thankachan]] - Politician
* [[T. H. Musthafa]] - Politician
* [[T. H. Musthafa]] - Politician
* [[M. K. Sankaran Namboothiri]] - classical musician
* [[M. K. Sankaran Namboothiri]] - classical musician
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* [[Asha Sarath]] - classical dancer and actor
* [[Asha Sarath]] - classical dancer and actor
* [[Kalidas Jayaram]] - Actor
* [[Kalidas Jayaram]] - Actor
* [[Mathukkutty]] - Indian radio jockey, television host, actor and director
* [[Basil Thampi]] - Cricketer
* [[Basil Thampi]] - Cricketer
* [[Sobharaj S]] - Gang Leader
* [[Mariam Vattalil]] - Indian Social Worker
* [[Mariam Vattalil]] - Indian Social Worker
* [[Khadeeja]] - Indian actress
* [[Khadeeja (actress)|Khadeeja]] - Indian actress
* [[N. N. Pisharody]] - Director
* [[N. N. Pisharody]] - Director
* [[Mithra Kurian]] - Indian Actress
* [[Mithra Kurian]] - Indian Actress
* [[Ananya]] - Indian Actress
* [[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]] - Indian Actress
* [[Saju Paul]] - Indian Politician
* [[Saju Paul]] - Indian Politician
* [[Baselios Augen I]] - Indian Catholicose
* [[Baselios Augen I]] - Indian Catholicose
* [[Gopal Krishna Pillai]] - Home Secretary of India
* [[Roopesh Peethambaran]] - Indian film director
* [[Roopesh Peethambaran]] - Indian film director
* [[Swasika]] - Actress
* [[Swasika]] - Actress
* [[Muralee Thummarukudy]] - Chief of Disaster Risk Reduction in the UN
* [[Muralee Thummarukudy]] - Chief of Disaster Risk Reduction in the UN
* [[Renuka Arun]] - Carnatic Vocalist, Playback Singer
*[[Adith Kumar Menon]] - Pro Valorant gamer, known by alt name V3NOM
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
[[List of RTO districts in India#KL.E2.80.94Kerala|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&nbsp;km from the town.
[[File:Perumbavoor KSRTC Bus Terminal.jpg|thumb|Perumbavoor KSRTC Busterminal]]
 
[[List of RTO districts in India#KL.E2.80.94Kerala|KL]]-40 is the RTO code for Kunnathunad Taluk and Perumbavoor. Perumbavoor JRTO is situated at Pattal. Perumbavoor has a KSRTC Subdepot operating several long-distance services to places inside and outside Kerala. Private bus services run to several neighbouring towns. [[AutoRickshaws]] are commonly used for small distances. There are 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&nbsp;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.


==Places to visit==
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, Meempara, Chooramudy, 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.
*Paniyely Poru.
*Kaprikkadu Abhayarnyam.
*Kodanad Elephant Training Camp.
*Periyar River
*Thottuva dhanwanthari temple
*Kalady Shankara Stoopam.
*Kallil Jain Temple.
*Iringol Kavu Forest.
*Nagancherry Mana.
*Pettamala Mountain Top.
*Puliyanipara Mountain.
*Chooramudi Mountain


==Educational organizations==
==Educational organisations==
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{{Main article|List of educational organizations in Perumbavoor}}
{{Main article|List of educational organisations in Perumbavoor}}
*Amrita Vidyalayam
*Amrita Vidyalayam
*Jai Bharath Arts And Science College, Perumbavoor  
*Jai Bharath Arts And Science College, Perumbavoor<ref>{{cite web |title=Jai Bharath Arts and Science College - Ernakulam |url=https://campusways.com/college/jai-bharath-arts-and-science-college/ |website=campusways.com |access-date=18 February 2025}}</ref>
*[http://www.ssvcollege.ac.in Sree Sankara Vidhyapeetom College]
*Sree Sankara Vidhyapeetom College
*Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Airapuram, Valayanchirangara
*Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Airapuram, Valayanchirangara
*KMP College of Arts & Science, Perumbavoor
*KMP College of Arts & Science, Perumbavoor
*[http://www.mcmat.edu.in Marthoma College of Management & Technology (MCMAT), Perumbavoor]
*Marthoma College of Management & Technology (MCMAT), Perumbavoor
*Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor
*Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor
*St Mary's College of Commerce and Management Studies, Thuruthiply, Perumbavoor
*Adishankara Institute of Engineering Technology, Kalady
*Adishankara Institute of Engineering Technology, Kalady
*Jama-ath Higher Secondary school, Thandekkad
*Jama-ath Higher Secondary School, Thandekkad
*Nusrathul Islamic V.H.S.S, Marampally
*Nusrathul Islamic V.H.S.S, Marampally
*Queen Mary's English Medium High School, Mudickal
*Queen Mary's English Medium High School, Mudickal
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*Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Perumbavoor  
*Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Perumbavoor  
*Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Perumbavoor
*Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Perumbavoor
* St Thomas Public School, Iringole
* St Thomas Public School, Iringole,
* Vimala Central School, Perumbavoor
*MGM Higher Secondary School,Kuruppampady
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==Healthcare==
==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.
Even though Perumbavoor has a government taluk headquarters hospital, several private hospitals, numerous dental care centres, and advanced labs, the healthcare sector remains underdeveloped, especially for trauma, emergency and speciality healthcare.


==Main hospitals==
==Main hospitals==
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*Government Taluk Hospital,  
[[File:Perumbavoor Taluk Headquarters Hospital.jpg|thumb|Perumbavoor Taluk Headquarters Hospital (taluk hospital in Ernakulam district, Kerala)]]
*ESI Hospital,
*Government Taluk Hospital
*Sanjoe Hospital,
*Baby Memorial Hospital, Kochi, Perumbavoor (under construction)
*Vathiyayath Hospital,
*Perumbavoor Super Speciality Hospital (under construction)
*M V Joseph Memorial Hospital, *Government Ayurveda Hospital, *Parathuvayalil Hospital,  
*ESI Hospital  
*Bharath Hospital,
*Sanjoe Hospital  
*Mount Senai Mission Hospital,
*Vathiyayath Hospital
*SN Mission Hospital,  
*M V Joseph Memorial Hospital  
*Government Ayurveda Hospital  
*Parathuvayalil Hospital,  
*Bharath Hospital
*Mount Senai Mission Hospital  
*SN Mission Hospital,
*Luke Memorial Eye Hospital
*Luke Memorial Eye Hospital
*Government Hospital vengola
*Government Hospital, Vengola
* Dr ARUN SHAJIS Ideal Mind Care Hospital, VENGOLA
*Ideal Mind Care Hospital, Vengola
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==Church==
==Churches==
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* St. Mary's syrian Cathedral, Kuruppampady is one of the oldest churches in Perumbavoor
* St. Mary's Syrian Cathedral, Kuruppampady, is one of the oldest churches in Perumbavoor
* SH Church, Aimury, Perumbavoor
* SH Church, Aimury, Perumbavoor
* St. Pauls Marthoma Church, Perumbavoor.  
* St. Paul's Marthoma Church, Perumbavoor.  
* [[E.A.E Arch Diocese|Evangelistic Association of the East, Head Office & Orphanage]]
* [[E.A.E Arch Diocese|Evangelistic Association of the East, Head Office & Orphanage]]
*India Pentecostal Church of God, Perumbavoor Town
* India Pentecostal Church of God, Perumbavoor Town
*Assemblies of God in India,Perumbavoo
* Assemblies of God in India, Perumbavoor
* St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India, AM Road, Perumbavoor
* St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India, AM Road, Perumbavoor
*The Pentecostal Mission,Perumbavoor  
* The Pentecostal Mission, Perumbavoor  
* San Thome Malankara Catholic Church, MC Road, Perumbavoor Town
* San Thome Malankara Catholic Church, MC Road, Perumbavoor Town
* Bethel Suloko Orthodox Cathedral, Perumbavoor Town  
* Bethel Suloko Orthodox Cathedral, Perumbavoor Town  
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* St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Thurithiply
* St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Thurithiply
* St. Peter & Paul's Church, Mudukkari Kuruppampady
* St. Peter & Paul's Church, Mudukkari Kuruppampady
* St.Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Nellimolam
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==Mosque==
==Mosques==
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*South Vallam juma-masjid, Perumbavoor. Is the first mosque in Ernakulam (about 900years old)
* South Vallam juma-masjid, Perumbavoor. It is the first mosque in Ernakulam (about 900years old)
* Town Central Juma-masjid, Perumbavoor
* Town Central Juma-masjid, Perumbavoor
* Akashwani Masjid, Near Pathipalam, Perumbavoor
* Akashwani Masjid, Near Pathipalam, Perumbavoor
* Vallam Rayonpuram Juma-masjid, Perumbavoor
* Vallam Rayonpuram Juma-masjid, Perumbavoor
* Vallam Junction Juma-masjid (SH) Airport road  
* Vallam Junction Juma-masjid (SH) Airport road  
* Madina Masjid, Near Pvt bus stand Perumbavoor
* Madina Masjid, Near Private bus stand, Perumbavoor
* Meca Masjid, A.M Road Perumbavoor
* Meca Masjid, A.M Road Perumbavoor
* Juma Masjid Mudickal (3.5&nbsp;km) The second largest Masjid in Kerala.
* Juma Masjid Mudickal (3.5&nbsp;km) The second largest Masjid in Kerala
* Kandanthara Juma Masjid, Kandanthara, Perumbavoor Kandanthara is the largest populated Muslim Jamaath in Ernakulam district
* Kandanthara Juma Masjid, Kandanthara, Perumbavoor. Kandanthara is the most populated Muslim Jamaath in the Ernakulam district
* Parappuram Juma Masjid Parappuram Vallam, Perumbavoor.
* Parappuram Juma Masjid Parappuram Vallam, Perumbavoor
* Poopani Muslim Juma Masjid Poopani Perumbavoor
* Poopani Muslim Juma Masjid Poopani Perumbavoor
* Juma Masjid Thandakkad, Perumbavoor.
* Juma Masjid Thandakkad, Perumbavoor
* Vengola Hydrose Muslim Jamaath, West Vengola
* Vengola Hydrose Muslim Jamaath, West Vengola
* Pallipram Padinjare Muslim Jama'ath PuthanPalli, West Mudickal
* Pallipram Padinjare Muslim Jama'ath PuthanPalli, West Mudickal
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==Temple==
==Temples==
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*Kuzhupilli kavu, Perumbavoor
*Kuzhupilli kavu, Perumbavoor
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*Naklikkattu Kalari Bhadrakali Temple Allapra  
*Naklikkattu Kalari Bhadrakali Temple Allapra  
*Naklikkattu Naga Paradevatha Temple Allapra
*Naklikkattu Naga Paradevatha Temple Allapra
*Valakara Temple Allapra
*Valakara Temple, Allapra
*Pisharikkal Bhagavathy temple, Aimury, Perumbavoor
*Pisharikkal Bhagavathy temple, Aimury, Perumbavoor
* Punnayam mahadeva temple, punnayam
* Punnayam mahadeva temple, punnayam
* Iringol kavu which is the largest Kavu in Kerala
* Iringol kavu, which is the largest Kavu in Kerala
* Koottumadom Sree Subramanya Swami Temple, Rayamangalam
* Koottumadom Sree Subramanya Swami Temple, Rayamangalam
* Perumbavoor Sri Dharmasastha Temple
* Perumbavoor Sri Dharmasastha Temple
* Kallil Temple, Kallil Bhgavathi Cave Temple
* Kallil Temple, Kallil Bhagavathi Cave Temple, Methala
* Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple (8 km from Perumbavoor)
* Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple (8 km from Perumbavoor)
* Chelattu Kavu Mookambika & Bhadhrakali Temple, Aimury
* Chelattu Kavu Mookambika & Bhadhrakali Temple, Aimury
* Devi Temple Vengoor
* Cheruvallykkavu-Padickal Puthen Veedu, Aimury
* Chelamattom Shree Krishna Swami Temple
* Devi Temple, Vengoor
* Aananthanath Bhagavath Temple Mudakkuzha
* [[Chelamattom Shree Krishna Swami Temple]]
* Aananthanath Bhagavath Temple, Mudakkuzha
* Vaniappilly Pancheswaravishnu Temple, Chundakkuzhi
* Vaniappilly Pancheswaravishnu Temple, Chundakkuzhi
* Keezhillam Perumthrikovil Mahadeva Kshetram
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==How to reach==
==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.  
Perumbavoor lies in the north-eastern corner of the Kochi urban area. The geographic advantages of Perumbavoor are that NH 47 lies closer to this town apart from [[Main Central Road]] and the 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, and Thrippunithura, are all in proximity to Perumbavoor.  
* '''Kochi'''- Edapally-Pookkattupady-Chembarakky (34&nbsp;km)
* '''[[Kochi]]''' - [[Edappally|Edapally]] - Pookkattupady - [[Chembarakky]] (34&nbsp;km)
* '''Thodupuzha'''- Vazhakkulam-Muvattupuzha-Keezhillam (41&nbsp;km)
* '''[[Thodupuzha]]''' - [[Vazhakulam|Vazhakkulam]] - [[Muvattupuzha]] -Keezhillam (40&nbsp;km)
* '''Thrissur'''- Chalakudy-Angamaly (59&nbsp;km)
* '''[[Thrissur]]''' - [[Chalakudy]] - [[Angamaly]] (59&nbsp;km)
* '''Kottayam'''- Ettumanoor-Koothattukulam-Muvattupuzha (76&nbsp;km)
* '''[[Kottayam]]''' - [[Ettumanoor]] - [[Koothattukulam]] - [[Muvattupuzha]] (76&nbsp;km)
* '''Alappuzha'''- Cherthala-Kundannoor Junction-Petta Junction-Pallikkara-Kizhakkambalam (85&nbsp;km)
* '''[[Alappuzha]]''' - [[Cherthala]] - [[Kundannoor]] - Petta - Pallikkara - [[Kizhakkambalam]] (85&nbsp;km)
* '''Munnar'''- Pallivasal-Adimaly-Kothamangalam (98&nbsp;km)
* '''[[Munnar]]''' - [[Pallivasal]] - [[Adimali]] - [[Kothamangalam, Kerala|Kothamangalam]] (98&nbsp;km)
* '''Trivandrum'''- Kottarakkara- Pandalam - Changanassery-'''Kottayam'''-Muvattupuzha (228&nbsp;km)
* '''[[Thiruvananthapuram]]''' - [[Kottarakkara]] - [[Pandalam]] - [[Changanassery]] - '''Kottayam''' -Muvattupuzha (228&nbsp;km)


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Neighbourhoods of Kochi}}
{{Kerala}}
{{Municipalities of Kerala}}
{{Ernakulam district}}
{{Northern Travancore}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20191013043120/https://keralapanchayatelection2020.keralas.info/ Remaining Date for Perumbavoor Municipality Election 2020]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20191013043120/https://keralapanchayatelection2020.keralas.info/ Remaining Date for Perumbavoor Municipality Election 2020]


==Location==
{{Kerala}}
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{{Municipalities of Kerala}}
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{{Ernakulam district}}
{{Geographic Location
{{Northern Travancore}}
|title = '''Areas of Kochi'''
|Northwest = [[Kalady]], [[Angamaly]]
|North    = [[Malayattoor]]
|Northeast = [[Vengoor panchayath]], [[Kodanad]]
|West      = [[Aluva]], [[North Paravur]]
|Centre    = Perumbavoor
|East      = [[Nellikuzhi]], [[Kothamangalam]]
|Southwest = [[Pukkattupadi]], [[Kakkanad]]
|South    = ALLAPRA
[[Pattimattom]], [[Kolenchery]]
|Southeast = [[Muvattupuzha]]
}}
|}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]

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Perumbavoor
Clockwise from top: Bethel Suloko Church; KSEB Office Perumbavoor; Juma Masjid; Perumbavoor Temple; Bhajana Madam; Taluk Office Kunnathunad
Perumbavoor is located in Kerala
Perumbavoor
Perumbavoor
Location in Kerala, India
Perumbavoor is located in India
Perumbavoor
Perumbavoor
Perumbavoor (India)
Coordinates: 10°06′51″N 76°28′39″E / 10.11422°N 76.47749°E / 10.11422; 76.47749
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • Municipal ChairpersonSangeetha K N
 • Municipal Vice ChairmanBiju John Jacob
Area
 • Total13.61 km2 (5.25 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total28,110
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registrationKL-40
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest cityKochi
ClimateTropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)
Websitewww.perumbavoormunicipality.in/Perumbavoor

Perumbavoor (ml) is a municipality[2] and a north eastern suburb of the city of Kochi in Kerala. It is located 24 km (14.9 mi) north of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about 221 km (137.3 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Perumbavoor is part of the Kochi metropolitan area and is located 32 km (19.9 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/km2 (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.[3] Estimates for their numbers in Perumbavoor vary widely, ranging from the low thousands to over one lakh.[4][5]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

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.[6] Perumbavoor constituency is one of the most Jacobite Christian-populated areas in India.

Politics[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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).[7]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Perumbavoor is a predominantly agricultural town and Asia's Largest plywood industry. 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. The rest of the economy is shared by the government, the private sector, and small industries. Perumbavoor is an important city for the timber trade in Kerala.


Image Gallery[edit | edit source]

Pictures of the town taken on 9 July 2012 at 8:00 AM. Historic images of the town are liked by all.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Perumbavoor KSRTC Busterminal

KL-40 is the RTO code for Kunnathunad Taluk and Perumbavoor. Perumbavoor JRTO is situated at Pattal. Perumbavoor has a KSRTC Subdepot operating several long-distance services to places inside and outside Kerala. Private bus services run to several neighbouring towns. AutoRickshaws are commonly used for small distances. There are 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, Meempara, Chooramudy, 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[edit | edit source]

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  • Amrita Vidyalayam
  • Jai Bharath Arts And Science College, Perumbavoor[8]
  • Sree Sankara Vidhyapeetom College
  • Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Airapuram, Valayanchirangara
  • KMP College of Arts & Science, Perumbavoor
  • Marthoma College of Management & Technology (MCMAT), Perumbavoor
  • Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor
  • St Mary's College of Commerce and Management Studies, Thuruthiply, Perumbavoor
  • Adishankara Institute of Engineering Technology, Kalady
  • Jama-ath Higher Secondary School, Thandekkad
  • Nusrathul Islamic V.H.S.S, Marampally
  • Queen Mary's English Medium High School, Mudickal
  • Govt.H.S.S, Mudickal
  • Asram Higher Secondary School, Perumbavoor
  • Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Perumbavoor
  • Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Perumbavoor
  • St Thomas Public School, Iringole,
  • Vimala Central School, Perumbavoor
  • MGM Higher Secondary School,Kuruppampady

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

Even though Perumbavoor has a government taluk headquarters hospital, several private hospitals, numerous dental care centres, and advanced labs, the healthcare sector remains underdeveloped, especially for trauma, emergency and speciality healthcare.

Main hospitals[edit | edit source]

Perumbavoor Taluk Headquarters Hospital (taluk hospital in Ernakulam district, Kerala)
  • Government Taluk Hospital
  • Baby Memorial Hospital, Kochi, Perumbavoor (under construction)
  • Perumbavoor Super Speciality Hospital (under construction)
  • ESI Hospital
  • Sanjoe Hospital
  • Vathiyayath Hospital
  • M V Joseph Memorial Hospital
  • Government Ayurveda Hospital
  • Parathuvayalil Hospital,
  • Bharath Hospital
  • Mount Senai Mission Hospital
  • SN Mission Hospital,
  • Luke Memorial Eye Hospital
  • Government Hospital, Vengola
  • Ideal Mind Care Hospital, Vengola

Churches[edit | edit source]

  • St. Mary's Syrian Cathedral, Kuruppampady, is one of the oldest churches in Perumbavoor
  • SH Church, Aimury, Perumbavoor
  • St. Paul's Marthoma Church, Perumbavoor.
  • Evangelistic Association of the East, Head Office & Orphanage
  • India Pentecostal Church of God, Perumbavoor Town
  • Assemblies of God in India, Perumbavoor
  • St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India, AM Road, Perumbavoor
  • The Pentecostal Mission, Perumbavoor
  • San Thome Malankara Catholic Church, MC Road, Perumbavoor Town
  • Bethel Suloko Orthodox Cathedral, Perumbavoor Town
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church, MC Road. Perumbavoor Town
  • St. George Latin Catholic Church, MC Road. Perumbavoor
  • Mar Kauma Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church Vengoor.
  • Brotheren Assembly Asramam Perumbavoor.
  • Independent Baptist Church Kuruppampady.
  • Mar Malke Orthodox Church, Kodanad
  • St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Thurithiply
  • St. Peter & Paul's Church, Mudukkari Kuruppampady
  • St.Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Nellimolam

Mosques[edit | edit source]

  • South Vallam juma-masjid, Perumbavoor. It is the first mosque in Ernakulam (about 900years old)
  • Town Central Juma-masjid, Perumbavoor
  • Akashwani Masjid, Near Pathipalam, Perumbavoor
  • Vallam Rayonpuram Juma-masjid, Perumbavoor
  • Vallam Junction Juma-masjid (SH) Airport road
  • Madina Masjid, Near Private bus stand, Perumbavoor
  • Meca Masjid, A.M Road Perumbavoor
  • Juma Masjid Mudickal (3.5 km) The second largest Masjid in Kerala
  • Kandanthara Juma Masjid, Kandanthara, Perumbavoor. Kandanthara is the most populated Muslim Jamaath in the Ernakulam district
  • Parappuram Juma Masjid Parappuram Vallam, Perumbavoor
  • Poopani Muslim Juma Masjid Poopani Perumbavoor
  • Juma Masjid Thandakkad, Perumbavoor
  • Vengola Hydrose Muslim Jamaath, West Vengola
  • Pallipram Padinjare Muslim Jama'ath PuthanPalli, West Mudickal

Temples[edit | edit source]

  • Kuzhupilli kavu, Perumbavoor
  • Alppara kavu, Onnam mile, Perumbavoor
  • Naklikkattu Kalari Bhadrakali Temple Allapra
  • Naklikkattu Naga Paradevatha Temple Allapra
  • Valakara Temple, Allapra
  • Pisharikkal Bhagavathy temple, Aimury, Perumbavoor
  • Punnayam mahadeva temple, punnayam
  • Iringol kavu, which is the largest Kavu in Kerala
  • Koottumadom Sree Subramanya Swami Temple, Rayamangalam
  • Perumbavoor Sri Dharmasastha Temple
  • Kallil Temple, Kallil Bhagavathi Cave Temple, Methala
  • Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple (8 km from Perumbavoor)
  • Chelattu Kavu Mookambika & Bhadhrakali Temple, Aimury
  • Cheruvallykkavu-Padickal Puthen Veedu, Aimury
  • Devi Temple, Vengoor
  • Chelamattom Shree Krishna Swami Temple
  • Aananthanath Bhagavath Temple, Mudakkuzha
  • Vaniappilly Pancheswaravishnu Temple, Chundakkuzhi
  • Keezhillam Perumthrikovil Mahadeva Kshetram

How to reach[edit | edit source]

Perumbavoor lies in the north-eastern corner of the Kochi urban area. The geographic advantages of Perumbavoor are that NH 47 lies closer to this town apart from Main Central Road and the 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, and Thrippunithura, are all in proximity to Perumbavoor.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  2. "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. "State of inclusion of migrant workers in Ernakulam District, Kerala" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 January 2021.
  4. "Kandanthara: A 'mini Bengal' powered by toil of migrant workers". 10 December 2019.
  5. "Perumbavoor: A mini North India in Kerala". The Times of India. 3 May 2016.
  6. Historic Paravur
  7. "Courts | Ernakulam District Website | India".
  8. "Jai Bharath Arts and Science College - Ernakulam". campusways.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

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