Perunad

Perunad is a village located in Ranni taluka of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Ranni (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Pathanamthitta. As per 2009 stats, Ranni Perunad is the gram panchayat of Perunad village.

Here you can discover what makes Perunad unique in its vibrant Ranni-Pathanamthitta region. You’ll see Perunad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Perunad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Perunad is 628313. The village spans a total geographical area of 7523 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 689711. Pathanamthitta is nearest town to Perunad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Perunad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ranni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Perunad

Population of Perunad

According to the 2011 Census, Perunad has a total population of about 15,018, with approximately 7,192 males and 7,826 females. The sex ratio is around 1088 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,207 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,865 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 647. The overall literacy rate is approximately 87.81%, with male literacy at about 87.96% and female literacy near 87.68%. There are around 4,130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Perunad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Perunad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Perunad. As per the 2011 stats, Perunad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Perunad

Knowing the nearby villages of Perunad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Perunad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Perunad