Punchavayal is a village in Mundakayam panchayath of Kanjirappally taluk in the Indian state of Kerala. It is approximately 6 km away by road from Mundakayam, and is at the border of Kottayam and Idukki districts.

Punchavayal
village
Punchavayal is located in Kerala
Punchavayal
Punchavayal
Location in Kerala, India
Punchavayal is located in India
Punchavayal
Punchavayal
Punchavayal (India)
Coordinates: 9°29′5″N 76°52′27″E / 9.48472°N 76.87417°E / 9.48472; 76.87417
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Government
 • TypePanchayath
 • BodyMundakkayam panchayath
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686513
Area code04828
Vehicle registrationKL-34

Economy

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Punchavayal is a land of coffee, pepper, cocoa and natural rubber.

Administration

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Punchavayal is a part of Poonjar Constituency for Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections and part of Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency) for Indian General Elections. P. C. George of Kerala Janapaksham is the sitting MLA. Anto Antony of INC is the MP representing Punchavayal, Mundakayam.

Sabarigiri International Airport

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On 19 of July 2017, the Kerala Government announced the construction of the 5th International Airport in Kerala, Sabarigiri International Airport at Cheruvally Estate of Harrisons Plantations at Erumely, situated at the Border of Kottayam District and Pathanamthitta district to facilitate the travel of Sabarimala pilgrims.[1] The proposed project site Cheruvally Estate is just 13 km from Punchavayal.

Education

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  • Sree Sabareesa College, Murikkumvayal
  • St. Mary's LP School, Punchavayal
  • Govt.Vocational HSS, Murikkumvayal

References

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  1. ^ "Kerala cabinet gives nod to green airport in Kanjirappally to facilitate travel for Sabarimala pilgrims". Firstpost.com. Retrieved 5 March 2019.