About Village
Kumarakom is a village on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, southern India. It’s laced with canals, where houseboats ply the waters. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to many species including cuckoos and Siberian storks. Nearby, the Bay Island Driftwood Museum displays wooden sculptures. In the lake, Pathiramanal Island is a haven for rare migratory birds. Ancient Thazhathangady Mosque is east of Kumarakom.
Demography
Records from the early 19th century reveal that the area was only sparsely populated. The census of 1891 shows that a population of only 8332 existed in the village and that the number of houses built at the time was about 1700. The latest survey conducted in 2001 shows that the population has increased to about 23,000 and the number of households is about 5,120. The sex ratio, like that of the State, is in favour of women. As of 2001, the ratio was 1026 females for 1000 males.
Geography
The village sprawls over an area of 51.67 sq km, which is inclusive of 24.13 sq km of the lake. The lush paddy fields below sea level are spread over an area of 15.75 sq km. The remaining portion of 1253 hectares is dry land. This is the inhabited area – patches of land criss-crossed by canals and streams – of about 1179 hectares.
Socio-Economic
fishing and Agriculture
Ecology
Paddy field and Lake
Tourism
Kumarakom situated 13 Kms away from Kottayam is a sleepy little village on Vembanad Lake in Kerala It offers wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing, boating and fishing experience. The beautiful paradise stocked with mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut trees comprises with water ways and canals adorned with white lilies enchants the tourist from world over. The National Geographic Magazine has listed Kumarakom as one of the must see places in a lifetime. The land is famous for its painstakingly hand craft each exquisite piece still made in a traditional way. Vemanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the Chemeen Prawns, the Konju Tiger Prawns and Karimeen. Kumarakom will be a perfect choice for you to spend your quality time with your family. Lot of things awaits you at Kumarakom make a visit to the bird sanctuary, which spreads across 14 acres. This sanctuary is a safe home for many migratory birds like Siberian stork, wild duck etc. They live with other birds in flocks such as darters, herons, egret, waterfowls and cuckoos are fascinating sight for the visitors. Come and get excited with the sites of migratory birds like Siberian crane, parrot, flycatcher etc and forget all the worries in your life. Houseboats are one of the unique feature of Kumarakom tourism. Majority of the tourists visiting Kumarakom ask for a trip in these houseboats, enjoying the beautiful backwater and the cool air around. Try to have a trip to the beautiful island Pathiramanal, 40 minutes away from Kumarakom. Other interesting spots around Kumarakom are Aymanam, Kudamaloor, Pallikoodam, Kallara, Nattakom and Panachikadu reservoir, Thazhathangadi, Thanneermukkam bund etc HOW TO REACH By Air 85 Km from Cochin International Airport and the 250 Km from Trivandrum International Airport. By Rail 16 Km from Kottayam. By Boat From Muhamma near Alappuzha to Kumarakom Jetty. By Road Buses and Taxis are easily available at all time of the day from Kottayam.