Peruvayal
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Peruvayal | |
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Village | |
| Sree Kattayattu Devi Temple, Peruvayal Sree Kattayattu Devi Temple, Peruvayal | |
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| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Established | 1962 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Peruvayal Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.39 km2 (10.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 47,700 |
| • Density | 1,810/km2 (4,680/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673008 |
| Telephone code | 0495-XXXXX |
| Vehicle registration | KL-11 |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
Peruvayal is the largest village in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] This village is surrounded by Panchayaths of Mavoor, Kunnamangalam, Olavanna and Kozhikode corporation. The Chaliyar river forms one of the borders of Peruvayal and is 15 km away from Kozhikode.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2001 | 38,462 | — |
| 2011 | 47,700 | +24.0% |
| Source: Census of India | ||
Etymology
[edit | edit source]As the name suggest it is the "largest paddy field" (Peru means plenty and vayal means paddy field in Malayalam).
Government institutions
[edit | edit source]The village office is situated at Poovattuparamba. Six desoms divide Peruvayal village, namely Kayalam, Peruvayal, Poovattuparamba, Cherukulathur, Peringolam and Mundakkal.
Geography
[edit | edit source]Paddy fields are present throughout the village. Small hills are present. The Hill 'Ponpara' is known for its iron ore content and water storage. Ponds provide water for irrigation. Paddy fields in Peruvayal village face threat from land and real estate mafias.[citation needed]
Culture
[edit | edit source]Peruvayal is famous for its religious harmony. Temples, Mosques and Churches are situated nearby. Arts and sports clubs drive cultural aspirations. Drama and Oppana are performed. Cherukulathur Public Library-KP Govindhan Kutty Smaraka Vayanasala- and Jhanapradhayini Vayanashala Peringolam have been sources of inspiration for more than two decades. Samskara poshini vayanasala and KASC kayalam are two organisations which encourage cultural and religious harmony in kayalam.
Climate
[edit | edit source]The district has a generally humid climate with a hot season extending from March to May. The most important rainy season is during the southwest monsoon, which starts in the first week of June and extends to September. The northeast monsoon extends from the second half of October through November. Average annual rainfall is 3266 mm. The best weather is found towards the end of the year, in December and January.
Industries
[edit | edit source]- Kilban Foods India Pvt. Ltd (Happy) Poovattuparamba
- MINAR ISPAT PVT LTD, Anakuzhikkara, Kuttikatoor
- MILMA-MRCMPU Kozhikode Dairy, Peringolam
- Vimala Rubber Plantation, Kayalam
Educational institutions
[edit | edit source]- Kayalam ALP School, Kayalam
- St. Xavier's UP School
- GHSS Kuttikatoor
- Savithri Devi Saboo Memorial College for Women, Kalleri, Peruvayal
- A.W.H. Engineering College, Kuttikatoor
- A.W.H. Polytechnic College, Kuttikatoor
- GHSS Peringolam
References
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