Kurumala - Talappilly, Thrissur

Kurumala is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Chelakkara serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kurumala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurumala is 627749. The village covers a total geographical area of 489 hectares and falls under the 680586 pincode. Shoranur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kurumala

According to the 2011 Census, Kurumala village had a total population of 3,536 people, including 1,699 males and 1,837 females, living in 874 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.89%, with male literacy at 93.27% and female literacy at 88.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurumala

Kurumala 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 Kurumala

Kurumala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mullurkara, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shoranur to Kurumala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Kurumala is about 35 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 Kurumala

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

Health Facilities in Kurumala

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

FAQs about Kurumala