As of 2009, the bank deposits for the Kumbanad-Thiruvalla belt are estimated to be ₹ 5,400 Crore.

Since most of the emigrants are young and middle aged, most of the settled population is old-aged.

[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.

In Lok Sabha, Kumbanad is represented by the sitting MP from Pathanamthitta, Mr. Anto Antony (Indian National Congress).

Asha CG (United Democratic Front) is the current Koipuram Panchayat President.