History

Piravom was formerly part of the Vadakkumkur Rajavamsham. It was later conquered by the Travancore dynasty and is now part of the state of Kerala Formation of the Municipal Council Although Piravom was elevated to a municipality in 1990, it reverted to panchayat status in 1992 due to concerns over high tax rates and building restrictions. However, with modern municipal councils having the power to set tax rates and new building rules applicable to special grade panchayats, the economic incentive to continue as a panchayat has been lost. In 2015, Piravom was reclassified as a municipality again.