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

As per Census 2011, Perumpetty village has a total population of 14,396 people, consisting of 6,860 males and 7,536 females. The village has 3,881 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,890 literate and 1,506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,767 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population14,3966,8607,536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,173580593
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,767848919
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381622
Literate Population12,8906,1316,759
Illiterate Population1,506729777

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AngadiSouth-East3.26 km
KottangalNorth-West4.09 km
EzhumattoorWest4.24 km
ThelliyoorSouth-West6.54 km
ManimalaNorth-East6.89 km
PazhavangadiSouth-East7.15 km
ThottapuzhasserySouth-West8.62 km
CherukoleSouth8.77 km
RanniSouth-East9.11 km
MallappallyWest9.26 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Perumpetty

Where is Perumpetty located?

Perumpetty village is located in Mallappally Taluka, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Perumpetty?

The Gram Panchayat of Perumpetty is Kottanadu.

What is the pincode of Perumpetty?

The pincode of Perumpetty is 689592.

What is the population of Perumpetty?

Perumpetty has a total population of 14,396, including 6,860 males and 7,536 females.

How many households are there in Perumpetty?

There are 3,881 households in Perumpetty.

What is the literacy rate in Perumpetty?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Perumpetty is 89.54%. Male literacy is 89.37% and female literacy is 89.69%.