Peringara - Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta

Peringara is a village situated in the Thiruvalla taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruvalla and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Peringara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peringara is 628295. The village covers a total geographical area of 1249 hectares and falls under the 689108 pincode. Thiruvalla is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Peringara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thiruvalla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Peringara

As per Census 2011, Peringara village has a total population of 14,440 people, consisting of 6,640 males and 7,800 females. The village has 3,744 households and a sex ratio of 1,174 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,889 literate and 1,551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 978 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peringara

Peringara 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 Peringara

Peringara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruvalla, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvalla to Peringara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Peringara is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peringara

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

Health Facilities in Peringara

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

FAQs about Peringara