Perumpetty - Mallappally, Pathanamthitta

Perumpetty is a village situated in the Mallappally taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mallappally and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Kottanadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Perumpetty village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perumpetty is 628307. The village covers a total geographical area of 2285 hectares and falls under the 689592 pincode. Thiruvalla is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Perumpetty

According to the 2011 Census, Perumpetty village had a total population of 14,396 people, including 6,860 males and 7,536 females, living in 3,881 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.48%, with male literacy at 97.63% and female literacy at 97.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,767, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Perumpetty

Perumpetty 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 Perumpetty

Perumpetty 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 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvalla to Perumpetty is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Perumpetty is about 38 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 Perumpetty

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

Health Facilities in Perumpetty

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

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