Peruvanthanam - Peerumade, Idukki

Peruvanthanam is a village situated in the Peerumade taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peermade and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Peruvanthanam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peruvanthanam is 628112. The village covers a total geographical area of 6892 hectares and falls under the 685532 pincode. Mundakayam is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Peruvanthanam

As per Census 2011, Peruvanthanam village has a total population of 14,093 people, consisting of 6,996 males and 7,097 females. The village has 3,424 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,121 literate and 1,972 illiterate residents. Additionally, 946 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Peruvanthanam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Peruvanthanam

Peruvanthanam 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 Peruvanthanam

Peruvanthanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruvalla, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundakayam to Peruvanthanam is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Peruvanthanam is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peruvanthanam

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

Health Facilities in Peruvanthanam

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

FAQs about Peruvanthanam