Piravom () is a town and municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 30 km from Ernakulam, the nearest city and 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 .
Piravom was owned by the Vadakkumkoor Kingdom until it was captured by Travancore kingdom, and is now part of the Indian state of Kerala.
Piravom was reverted to panchayat status in 1992 after two years as a municipality because of skepticism that its classification as a municipality would attract higher tax rates and building regulation. However, as modern municipal councils now have the authority to fix the tax rate and new building rule provisions are now applicable to special grade panchayats, the economic incentive for Piravom remaining a panchayat has disappeared. The local government of Piravom passed a unanimous resolution for elevation to municipality status. In 2015, the government of Kerala reclassified Piravom as a municipality.
The Kerala state government and the GCDA have plans to incorporate Angamaly, Perumbavoor, Piravom and Kolenchery in Ernakulam district, Mala and Kodungallur in Thrissur district, Thalayolaparambu and Vaikom in Kottayam, and Cherthala in Alappuzha district into the jurisdiction of the Kochi metropolis. The newly formed metropolis would be put under the charge of a new authority called the Kochi Metropolitan Regional Development Authority.
Piravom Assembly Constituency has been incorporated into Kottayam Lok Sabha Constituency, led by Francis George, as a part of the delimitation of parliament seats in India. The assembly was previously part of Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha Constituency. Notable people ⢠T. M. Jacob (1950âÂÂ2011): Former Cabinet Minister of Kerala and founder of the Kerala Congress (Jacob). He represented the Piravom constituency for several decades and held various portfolios, including Education, Irrigation, and Food & Civil Supplies. ⢠Anoop Jacob: Son of T. M. Jacob and current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Piravom. He served as the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies in the UDF government (2012âÂÂ2016). .MJ jacob Cpi(M)who served as MLA of Piravom from 2006-2011, who was the man behind major developments at piravom . ⢠K. P. Salim: A senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) who played a pivotal role in the local governance of Piravom. His career spans several key administrative positions: ⢠Local Governance: He served as the President of the Piravom Grama Panchayat and later as the Vice Chairperson of the Piravom Municipality following its elevation from a panchayat. ⢠Academic Administration: He was a member of the Mahatma Gandhi University Senate, contributing to the educational policy and administration of the region. ⢠Sabu K. Jacob: A political leader who served as the last President of the Piravom Grama Panchayat and subsequently became the first Chairman of the Piravom Municipality. He has been a key figure in the transition of Piravom from a rural to an urban administrative body.
The nearest railway station to Piravom is the Piravam Road Railway Station (Velloor), which has stops for all passenger trains and most express trains. The nearest major railway station is at Ernakulam.
The nearest airport, Cochin International Airport, is at Nedumbassery.
A government transport (KSRTC) bus depot is located at Piravom.
A private bus stand is located at the center of Piravom. The buses provide connectivity to Kochi and nearby towns.
The town is situated on the banks of the Muvattupuzha River.