Piravom
Piravom | |
|---|---|
Piravom Bridge | |
| Coordinates: 9°52′21″N 76°29′31″E / 9.87263°N 76.49195°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| City UA | Kochi |
| Government | |
| • Body | Piravom Municipality |
| • Chairperson | Adv Julie Sabu |
| • Vice Chairman | K.P Salim |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.36 km2 (11.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 27,229 |
| • Density | 930/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686664 |
| Telephone code | 0485 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-07 KL-17 |
| Nearest city | Kochi, Kottayam |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
| Assembly constituency | Piravom assembly constituency |
| Civic agency | Piravom municipality |
Piravom (Malayalam pronunciation: [piraʋəm]) is a town and municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 30 km from Ernakulam, the nearest city and 22 km (13.7 mi) south of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara.The Piravom Road Railway Station is situated 9 km from the town. Piravom is known for its rich cultural and religious heritage, with two major festivals attracting large crowds each year. The Piravom Pally Perunnal and Sivarathri at Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil Temple. As per the 2011 Indian census, Piravom has a population of 27,229 people, and a population density of 927/km2 (2,400/sq mi).