Kumbanad is a town located in the Koipuram Town Panchayath Along with Pullad. It is part of Thiruvalla Taluk of Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala. It is an important town situated on T.K. Road, equidistant from Eraviperoor and Pullad; which are at a distance of 3 km.
Economy
Remittance from NRIs is the primary source of income. The large number of ATMs and high density of banks are also attributed to large bank deposits. As of 2009, the bank deposits for the Kumbanad-Thiruvalla belt are estimated to be ₹ 5,400 Crore.[1]
There are other small business and services that depend on the foreign remittance. Since most of the emigrants are young and middle aged, most of the settled population is old-aged. There are services and health care units that cater to their needs.[2][3]
In 2023, the BBC reported on the problems and benefits which have arisen from migration away from Kerala, focussing on the village of Kumbanad. [4]
Politics
Kumbanad is part of the Pathanamthitta District. In Lok Sabha, Kumbanad is represented by the sitting MP from Pathanamthitta, Mr. Anto Antony (Indian National Congress). Aranmula assembly segment and Veena George is the current MLA (2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections). Asha CG (United Democratic Front) is the current Koipuram Panchayat President.
See also
References
- ^ Tapash Talukdar; Anirvan Ghosh (15 December 2009). "Recession a rude wake-up call for NRI-rich villages". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ T V R, Shenoy (13 February 2004). "Without regard for caste, creed or politics". Rediff News. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
- ^ Mary, John. "All Morbid Mansions". Outlook India. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
- ^ "Kerala: A ghost town in the world's most populated country". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC News. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
