Kumaranalloor is a part of the Kottayam Municipality and is 5 kilometres from the centre of the city. The area was a part of the Kumaranallur Grama Panchayath till the year 2010 till the self-governing body was included in the municipality.

Kumaranalloor is an ancient cultural centre and is known for its Kumaranalloor Devi Temple.

Kumaranalloor is one of the sought after areas of Kottayam to own property in. There are several top builders working on Kumaranalloor property include Olive Builders, Asset, KCC Homes, Estilo Projects, VS Builders and KP Varkey. Property in Kumaranalloor is available in 2 and 3BHK configuration with a built up areas of 965 to 1885 sq ft. Kumaranalloor real estate has three under construction properties. The Estilo Cedar Park as 7 units on offer measuring 985 sq ft while the Olive Builders’ Celestina has 72 units on offers which measure between 1260 and 1885 sq ft.

There are several good schools in the area that include Devi Vilasam Public School and Sacred Heart Public School. Some of the hospitals in the vicinity are Sushrusha, KIMS and Matha Hospitals.