# Perumbavoor, Ernakulam (Kerala) – Town Population & History (2)

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Town · Ernakulam, Kerala 

# Perumbavoor

Perumbavoor is a town in Kunnathunad sub-district of Ernakulam district, Kerala (census town). The 2011 Census counted **9,185 people** in 2,272 households. Literacy was 96.2%.

- 9,185people (2011)
- 2,272households
- 96.2%literacy
- 1,022females per 1,000 males

## Population of Perumbavoor

■ Perumbavoor · ■ Ernakulam urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****96.2%**

**96.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1022**

**1029

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****888**

**961

Working population ****38.1%**

**37.2%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Perumbavoor

Of every 100 households in Perumbavoor in 2011, 98 had electricity, 99 a toilet at home and 58 cooked with LPG; 87 had a mobile phone, 48 a two-wheeler and 23 a car.

■ Perumbavoor · ■ Ernakulam urban average

Electricity for lighting ****98%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****99%**

**98%

No toilet (open defecation) ****0%**

**1%

Tap water ****12%**

**66%

Drinking water within premises ****94%**

**81%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****58%**

**76%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****40%**

**22%

Use banking services ****83%**

**78%

Television ****91%**

**90%

Mobile phone ****87%**

**86%

Computer with internet ****9%**

**14%

Two-wheeler ****48%**

**42%

Car / jeep / van ****23%**

**19%

None of these assets ****1%**

**2%

Own their home ****91%**

**84%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Perumbavoor work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,497 (71%) · **■** Household industry 76 (2%) · **■** Farming 296 (8%) · **■** Marginal 633 (18%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Perumbavoor in numbers and road distances

- Density1,333 per km²
- Annual rainfall3,656 mm
- Temperature range24 °C to 30 °C

### Road distances

- Thiruvananthapuram (state capital)265 km by road
- Kakkanad (district HQ)21 km by road
- Kochi (city of 1 lakh+)35 km by road
- Kochi (city of 5 lakh+)35 km by road
- Aluva (railway station)16 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Perumbavoor

### Civic services

- Pucca roads92 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets5,130
- Water storage100 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes2,234
- Electricity — industry543

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 7 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 3 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks8
- Private banks8
- Co-operative banks7

**Main manufactured goods:** plywood, wooden furniture and rice.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Perumbavoor

- Hospitals8 in Perumbavoor
- Banks22 in Perumbavoor
- ATMs3 in Perumbavoor
- Petrol pumps5 in Perumbavoor
- Hotels13 in Perumbavoor
- Shopping malls2 in Perumbavoor
- Schools4 in Perumbavoor
- Colleges and universities2 in Perumbavoor
- Cinemas2 in Perumbavoor
- Pharmacies3 in Perumbavoor
- Restaurants22 in Perumbavoor
- Police stations1 in Perumbavoor
- Dental clinics6 in Perumbavoor

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Perumbavoor

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi9.4 km
- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) · Coimbatore120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:05).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Perumbavoor?9,185 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Perumbavoor in?Ernakulam district, Kerala
- What plug type is used in Perumbavoor?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Perumbavoor?Cochin International Airport (COK), about 9.4 km in a straight line