Palluruthy comprises the regions Thoppumpady, Perumpadappu, Edakochi, Mundamveli and Kumbalanghi.

A historical trade fair called Pulavanibham is held every year at Palluruthy during the Malayalam month Dhanu.

Palluruthy does not have many problems with mosquito and waste disposal when compared to other parts of Kochi.

Palluruthy Relief Settlement is a shelter for wayside beggars and homeless people.

Malayalam actors Sreenath Bhasi, Sudhi Koppa, Gourav Menon, Sajan Palluruthy, Music composer Arjunan Master, Entrepreneur Naufan Navas, Programmer Faiz, Influencer Fatheen and Singer Pradeep Palluruthy.