Periya - Mananthavady, Wayanad

Periya is a village situated in the Mananthavady taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mananthavady and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Thavinhal serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Periya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Periya is 627298. The village covers a total geographical area of 6250 hectares and falls under the 670644 pincode. Koothuparamba is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Periya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mananthavady Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Periya

According to the 2011 Census, Periya village had a total population of 11,174 people, including 5,574 males and 5,600 females, living in 2,571 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.54%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 84.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,610.

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

Nearby Villages of Periya

Periya 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 Periya

Periya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koothuparamba to Periya is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kalpetta to Periya is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Periya

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

Health Facilities in Periya

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

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