Perumatty - Chittur, Palakkad

Perumatty is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Perumatty village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perumatty is 627666. The village covers a total geographical area of 1737 hectares and falls under the 678103 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Perumatty

According to the 2011 Census, Perumatty village had a total population of 8,150 people, including 3,976 males and 4,174 females, living in 1,967 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.81%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 74.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Perumatty

Perumatty 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 Perumatty

Perumatty is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muthalamada, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Perumatty is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Perumatty is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perumatty

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

Health Facilities in Perumatty

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

FAQs about Perumatty