Geography & Demography
Perumbavoor town, about 13.6 km² with ~28,000 residents (2011 census), serves as a northeastern
suburb of Kochi, located on MC Road between Aluva and Muvattupuzha. The region blends urban
and rural populations almost equally (~50% each) with SC around 9.7%, ST 0.4%, and overall literacy
exceeding 95.6%.
Economic Mosaic
Perumbavoor is a renowned industrial and migrant labor hub, anchoring the plywood industry and
small-scale manufacturing. A significant population of migrant workers (from states like Bihar,
Assam, West Bengal) supplement the local workforce across factories and construction sites.
Agriculture (pineapple, banana, coconut) continues in adjoining panchayats, while NRI remittances,
especially among Jacobite Christian communities, contribute to household income. The dominant
economic stratum remains middle-income, with notable low-income households and few
highincome earners.
Political Landscape
In 2021, Eldhose Kunnappilly (INC) retained the seat, winning by ~2,899 votes against Kerala
Congress (M) candidate Babu Joseph, with ~76.3% voter turnout—a slight dip from 2016 (~84%). The
constituency has alternated between UDF and LDF representation, reflecting a competitive political
dynamic.
Recent Developments
Recent focus has been on road repairs and infrastructure upgrades across the constituency, part of
district-level development resolutions calling for expedited pothole control and rebuilding damaged
school facilities ahead of monsoons. Perumbavoor was highlighted for its infrastructure stress due to
industrial activity and was included in a district mandate to prioritize civic improvements.
Perumbavoor Assembly Constituency stands at the crossroads of industrial growth, migrant labor
dynamics, and middle-class enterprise. Anchored by high literacy and consistent electoral
participation, its economic character is shaped by manufacturing, NRIs, and local agriculture. With
strategic civic planning underway to mitigate infrastructure strain, Perumbavoor continues to
evolve—balancing industrial vigor with socio-economic growth for a diverse electorate rooted in
industrious resilience.
