Polling Stations & Electoral Access
The constituency has approximately 182 polling stations, meticulously distributed across urban and rural zones to enhance voter accessibility. Examples include:
Damodaran Namboothiri Memorial Aided UP School, Edayattur (North/South wings)
T. M. Jacob Memorial LP School, Cholakkulam (multiple sides)
Ravi Varmanunni Moopil Eradi Memorial HS, Melattur divided into wings
Panakkad Thangal Memorial Aided UP School, Chemmaniyodu
Schools and madrassas across Vettathur, Manathumangalam, Kakkooth, Ponniakurussi, and Alungal wards
This ensures wide outreach, from dense town wards to riverine villages.
Demographics & Geographic Traits
Perinthalmanna town had a 2011 population of ~49,723, with a female-to-male sex ratio of around 1,112 and literacy at 95.3%—above the state average of 94%. The constituency integrates urban municipalities and rural panchayats, with social diversity across religious and caste lines.
Economic Profile & Livelihood Sources
Remittances from Gulf migration (NRIs): A cornerstone of household income across both urban and rural areas.
Trade & small business: Perinthalmanna town hosts spice, timber, retail markets, transport services, and small enterprises.
Agriculture: In Melattur, Elamkulam, and Pulamanthole panchayats, coconut, banana, rice, and spices provide income though less dominant in urban wards.
Public services & institutions: Government offices, local colleges, schools and cooperative banks offer formal employment opportunities.
There is no blue economy, as the constituency is located inland with no coastal or estuarine zones.
Economic Strata
A large majority fall into the middle-income category, supported by remittances, small trade, and agricultural yields. A smaller segment—landholding families, traders, and professionals—occupies the higher-income tier, while a modest percentage—small farmers or landless labourers—remain below the poverty line. However, high literacy and welfare schemes help mitigate deeper vulnerability.
Recent Development & Infrastructure Initiatives
Polling infrastructure enhancement: The addition of up to 182 polling stations improved accessibility in remote wards and urban areas alike.
Urban civic upgrades: Road resurfacing, drainage works, improved street lighting, and school renovations across both Perinthalmanna town and adjacent panchayats.
Healthcare and educational projects: Strengthening of primary health centres and expansion of school infrastructure.
Agricultural extension and cooperative support: Focused programs for cash-crop growers and small traders to diversify livelihoods and boost income resilience.
Perinthalmanna Assembly Constituency bridges urban vibrancy and rural agrarian life. Built on remittance-backed middle-income households, small trade, and agricultural communities, it continues to evolve with bolstered election access, civic amenities, healthcare, and infrastructure. This blend of urban development and rural inclusion is positioning Perinthalmanna as a well-integrated and resilient constituency in northern Kerala.
