Peruvemba - Palakkad

Peruvemba is a village situated in the Palakkad taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from Palakkad, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Peruvemba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peruvemba is 627643. The village covers a total geographical area of 2037 hectares and falls under the 678542 pincode. Palakkad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Peruvemba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chittur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alathur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Peruvemba

As per Census 2011, Peruvemba village has a total population of 19,312 people, consisting of 9,471 males and 9,841 females. The village has 4,522 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,801 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15,113 literate and 4,199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,880 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peruvemba

Peruvemba 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 Peruvemba

Peruvemba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pudunagaram, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palakkad to Peruvemba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Peruvemba is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peruvemba

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

Health Facilities in Peruvemba

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

FAQs about Peruvemba