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 GRAMA 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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Peringara village had a total population of 14,440 people, including 6,640 males and 7,800 females, living in 3,744 households. The sex ratio was 1,175 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.29%, with male literacy at 97.93% and female literacy at 96.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 978, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

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