It is known as the place of weaving "Thãzhappaya" in the rural culture of Kerala.

It is a border village of Kollam district and Alappuzha in the north starts from here.

Ilavana Devi Temple, located in Pavumpa North, is one of the major family temples belonging to Kaippally Tharavadu, and its members are spread across the Alappuzha, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala.

As of 2001[update] India census, Pavumba had a population of 16413 with 7772 males and 8641 females.

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