Periya

Periya is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Pullurperiya is the gram panchayat of Periya village.

Here you can discover what makes Periya unique in its vibrant Hosdurg-Kasaragod region. You’ll see Periya’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 Periya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Periya is 627139. The village spans a total geographical area of 3450 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671316. Kanhangad is nearest town to Periya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Periya 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 Uduma 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 Periya

Population of Periya

According to the 2011 Census, Periya has a total population of about 14,077, with approximately 6,718 males and 7,359 females. The sex ratio is around 1095 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,494 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 294 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,765. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.17%, with male literacy at about 83.13% and female literacy near 77.46%. There are around 3,100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Periya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Periya

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

Nearby Villages of Periya

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

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