Peralam

Peralam is a village located in Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district in Kerala, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Taliparamba (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Kannur. As per 2009 stats, Karivellur Peralam is the gram panchayat of Peralam village.

Here you can discover what makes Peralam unique in its vibrant Taliparamba-Kannur region. You’ll see Peralam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Peralam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Peralam is 627178. The village spans a total geographical area of 1092 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 670521. Payyannur is nearest town to Peralam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Peralam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Payyannur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Peralam

Population of Peralam

According to the 2011 Census, Peralam has a total population of about 7,607, with approximately 3,548 males and 4,059 females. The sex ratio is around 1144 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 652 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 391 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 11. The overall literacy rate is approximately 85.59%, with male literacy at about 88.36% and female literacy near 83.17%. There are around 1,947 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Peralam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Peralam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Peralam. As per the 2011 stats, Peralam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Peralam

Knowing the nearby villages of Peralam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Peralam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peralam