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 Gram 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Peringome village has a total population of 16,721 people, consisting of 8,751 males and 7,970 females. The village has 3,755 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,663 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,933 literate and 2,788 illiterate residents. Additionally, 754 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Peringome are given below:

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