Peringome - Payyannur, Kannur

Peringome is a village situated in the Payyannur taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 40 km from Taliparamba and around 60 km from Kannur. Peringome -vayakkara serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Peringome village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peringome is 627185. The village covers a total geographical area of 4181 hectares and falls under the 670353 pincode. Payyannur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Peringome village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Payyannur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Peringome

According to the 2011 Census, Peringome village had a total population of 16,721 people, including 8,751 males and 7,970 females, living in 3,755 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.53%, with male literacy at 96.12% and female literacy at 88.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 754, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Peringome

Peringome is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Peringome

Peringome is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandera, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Payyannur to Peringome is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Peringome is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peringome

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Peringome village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Peringome

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Peringome village are given below:

FAQs about Peringome