Piravom (Malayalam pronunciation: [piraʋəm]) is a town and municipality[2] in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India.
It is located 30 km from Ernakulam, the nearest city and 22 km (13.7 mi) south of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara.The Piravom Road Railway Station situated 9 km from the town.Piravom is known for its rich cultural and religious heritage, with two major festivals attracting large crowds each year.
However, as modern municipal councils now have the authority to fix the tax rate and new building rule provisions are now applicable to special grade panchayats, the economic incentive for Piravom remaining a panchayat has disappeared.
The local government of Piravom passed a unanimous resolution for elevation to municipality status.
(Kollickal) Piravom Assembly Constituency has been incorporated into Kottayam Lok Sabha Constituency, led by Thomas Chazhikadan, as a part of the delimitation of parliament seats in India.
The assembly was previously part of Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha Constituency.LDF is ruling Piravom Muncipality Adv Julie Sabu is the chairperson & KP Salim who served as Ex MG university senate member & Panchayath president of Piravom is the Vice Chairman of Piravom Municipality.
A government transport (KSRTC) bus depot is located at Piravom.