Perumbavoor is a town that has traditionally been at the forefront of the timber industry. Perumbavoor was elevated to the status of a municipal town on 1 January 1953. The first governing council was headed by K. Harihara Iyer as Chairman. Perumbavoor is well known for its timber trade and small-scale industries.

Perumbavoor is located about 38 kilometres northeast of Ernakulam. The municipal boundaries are Rayamangalam and Koovappady Panchayats to the north, Vengola Panchayat to the south, Vazhakkulam Panchayat to the west, and Kothamangalam to the east.

The town has a relatively level topography, consisting of plains, valleys, and hillocks. Several important religious and cultural landmarks are located within the municipal limits, including Iringole Kavu, Dharma Sastha Temple, Pulakkottu Sastha Temple, Kalagramam, numerous sacred groves (Kavus), Town Juma Masjid, St. Theresa’s Church, and many other Muslim and Christian places of worship.

Several tourist attractions in and around Perumbavoor attract visitors from different places. These include Kalady, the birthplace of Sri Adi Shankaracharya; Malayattoor; St. Thomas Church; Kodanad Elephant Training Centre; Chelamattom Krishnaswamy Temple; Vallam St. Theresa’s Church, renowned for its mural paintings; Iringole Forest; Kallil Temple; Thiruvairanikkulam Temple; Thattekad Bird Sanctuary; Bhoothathankettu; and Kanjoor St. Sebastian’s Church.

General Information

• District: Ernakulam
• Area: 13.605 sq. km
• Number of Wards: 29
• Total Population: 28,110
• Male Population: 13,775
• Female Population: 14,335
• Sex Ratio (Females per 1,000 Males): 1,041
• Overall Literacy Rate: 96.01%
• Male Literacy Rate: 97.50%
• Female Literacy Rate: 94.58%