Perumkulam - Kattakkada, Thiruvananthapuram

Perumkulam is a village situated in the Kattakkada taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 6 km from Nedumangad and around 20 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Poovachal serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Perumkulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perumkulam is 628501. The village covers a total geographical area of 1327 hectares and falls under the 695575 pincode. Nedumangad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Perumkulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aruvikkara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Attingal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Perumkulam

According to the 2011 Census, Perumkulam village had a total population of 19,202 people, including 9,337 males and 9,865 females, living in 4,888 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.07%, with male literacy at 94.16% and female literacy at 90.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Perumkulam

Perumkulam 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 Perumkulam

Perumkulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nemem, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nedumangad to Perumkulam is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Perumkulam is about 20 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 Perumkulam

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

Health Facilities in Perumkulam

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

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