Other Important Places

The major pilgrimage center in the Panchayat is Pulluvazhy St. Thomas Church. It is a pilgrimage center associated with Blessed Sister Rani Maria. The church is located at Pulluvazhy Junction on the MC Road.

Another important pilgrimage center is the Koottumadam Subramanya Swamy Temple. The temple is situated at Rayamangalam, on the Keezhillam–Kuruchilakode Road, about 1 kilometer from Kuruppampady Town.

Another prominent pilgrimage center in Kuruppampady is Kuruppampady St. Mary’s Church, which is located near the town center.

The Keezhillam Shiva Temple, an important stopover for pilgrims traveling to Sabarimala, is situated near Keezhillam Junction on the MC Road.

The Vattakkattupady Juma Masjid, one of the major Muslim places of worship in the Panchayat, is located at Vattakkattupady Junction.

Educational Institutions

The schools in the Panchayat include:

  • Pulluvazhy L.P. School, located near Pulluvazhy Junction on the Pulluvazhy–Kallil Road.

  • Keezhillam L.P. School, located near Keezhillam Shiva Temple on the MC Road.

  • Vaikkara L.P. School, situated near Vaikkara Junction.

Private schools include:

  • Keezhillam St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, located near Keezhillam Junction on the MC Road.

  • Kuruppampady MGM School, situated in Kuruppampady Town.

  • Jayakeralam School, located at Jayakeralam Junction on the Pulluvazhy–Kallil Road.

The Panchayat-owned BUDS School operates near Nellimolam Junction.

Healthcare Facilities

The Panchayat Family Health Centre (FHC) is located near Nellimolam Junction.

Sub-centers functioning in the Panchayat include:

  • Nellimolam Sub Centre – near Nellimolam Junction.

  • Vaikkara Sub Centre – near Vaikkara Junction.

  • Iringol Sub Centre – near Vattakkattupady Ration Shop Junction.

  • Keezhillam Sub Centre – near Parathuvayal Hospital on the MC Road.

  • Pulluvazhy Sub Centre – near Valayanchirangara on the PKV Road.

Other healthcare institutions include:

  • Geethanjali Hospital, located in Kuruppampady Town.

  • Parathuvayal Hospital, situated near Keezhillam Junction on the MC Road.

Banking Facilities

Branches of all major banks operate within the Panchayat.

  • State Bank of India (SBI) has one branch in Kuruppampady and another at Pulluvazhy Junction.

  • Federal Bank operates branches at Keezhillam Junction and Kuruppampady Town.

  • Bank of India, South Indian Bank, and Kuruppampady Service Co-operative Bank operate in Kuruppampady Town.

  • Keezhillam Service Co-operative Bank functions at Keezhillam Parathuvayalippady.

Libraries

The Panchayat’s main library, V.N. Kesava Pillai Reading Room and Library, is located at Valayanchirangara Junction.

Government Offices

The Block Panchayat Office, another important office in the area, is situated near Kuruppampady Town.

The Kuruppampady Police Station, an important administrative institution, is also located near Kuruppampady Town.

Major Roads

The principal roads passing through the Panchayat are:

  • MC Road

  • AM Road

  • Keezhillam–Kuruchilakode Road

  • Pulluvazhy–Kallil Road

  • Mannoor–Ponjassery Road