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Perumbavoor

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Perumbavoor
Municipality in Kochi[1]
Clockwise from top: Bethel Suloko Church; KSEB Office Perumbavoor; Juma Masjid; Perumbavoor Temple; Bhajana Madam; Taluk Office Kunnathunad
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CountryFile:Flag of India.svg India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • Municipal ChairmanPaul Pathikal
 • Municipal Vice ChairpersonShiba Baby
Area
 • Total
13.61 km2 (5.25 sq mi)
Elevation
33 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
28,110
 • Density2,065/km2 (5,349/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code
683542
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 ([peɾumbaːʋuːr]) 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

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

Politics

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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

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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

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

Notable people

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Transportation

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File:Perumbavoor KSRTC Bus Terminal.jpg
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

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Main article: List of educational organisations in Perumbavoor
  • 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

Healthcare

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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

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File:Perumbavoor Taluk Headquarters Hospital.jpg
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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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

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References

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