Kumily - Peerumade, Idukki

Kumily is a village situated in the Peerumade taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peermade and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Kumaly serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kumily village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumily is 628110. The village covers a total geographical area of 20331 hectares and falls under the 685509 pincode. Kambum is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kumily village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head.

Population of Kumily

According to the 2011 Census, Kumily village had a total population of 30,276 people, including 15,162 males and 15,114 females, living in 7,404 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.48%, with male literacy at 93.58% and female literacy at 87.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,637.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kumily

Kumily is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kumily

Kumily is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapalayam, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kambum to Kumily is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Kumily is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumily

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kumily village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kumily

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kumily village are given below:

FAQs about Kumily