| Purameri | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kozhikode |
| Nearest city | Vadakara |
| Parliamentary constituency | Vatakara |
| Assembly constituency | Meppayur |
| Population • Density |
25,405 (2001[update]) • 13 /km2 (34 /sq mi) |
| Sex ratio | 1052 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 83% |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area | 2,027 square kilometres (783 sq mi) |
| Website | www.purameri.com |
Purameri (Malayalam: പുറമേരി) is a Village Panchayat in Kozhikode district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located in the north-western part of the district, on the way from Vadakara to Nadapuram [1].
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As of 2001[update] India census[2], Purameri had a population of 25,405. Males constitute 47.4% of the population and females 52.6%. Purameri has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: female literacy is 81%, and male literacy is 85% [3].
Purameri is located at . It shares borders with Nadapuram to the east, Edacheri to the west, Thuneri to the south and Mayyazhipuzha to the north.
History of Purameri is known from the period of Ballads of North Malabar. In many ślokas of this ballad, Purameri has been mentioned. In the mediaeval's period, Purameri administered by Naduvazhikal. During British Raj, this place was under Malabar district. The Kadathanadan culture is still alive here. Theyyams and Thiras are held during temple festivals. Major religions are Hindus and Islams. People from both religions, take part in festivals of either group [4].
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