Peralasseri
| Peralasseri | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Peralasseri | |
| Coordinates: 11°50′57″N 75°29′10″E / 11.849140°N 75.486010°ECoordinates: 11°50′57″N 75°29′10″E / 11.849140°N 75.486010°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,818 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Peralasseri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Situated on Kannur Kuthuparamba high road 12 km from Kannur town.
Geography
peralasseri is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the district headquarters Kannur. The nearest town and railway stations are Thalassery which is 14 km (8.7 mi) and Kannur which is15 km (9.3 mi) away. The Place is surrounded by 4 panchayats: Kadambur, vengad, Anjarakandi, Pinarayi. The Panchayath Office is located near Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Peralasseri had a population of 15,818. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Peralasseri has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 85%. In Peralasseri, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
This is one of the smallest towns in kannur district of kerala state . Kannur - Kuthuparamba state highway is passing through this place. Peralasseri is 15 km away from KANNUR town and about 14 km away from the Proposed Kannur (Mattannur) air port.
The hanging bridge of Peralasseri is a notable tourist attraction. This is one of the few hanging bridges in Kannur district.. Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, in Peralasseri is also very famous.
History
According to myths, Lord Rama and Lakshmana stopped over at this temple while they were travelling to Lanka to fulfill their mission of freeing Sita, and left his bangle in this place. It was believed to be evolution behind the name of this place. Peralasseri was known as 'Peruvalasseri' related to the event of Sri Rama. After many years it was shortened as 'Péralasseri
Establishments
- Mundaloor Post office
- Govt. Ayurvedic Dispensary
- AKG smaraka Govt.Higher secondary school
- AKG smaraka co- op hospital
- Peralassery Grama Panchayath Office
- KSEB Electricity Office - Peralassery Section
- Kerala Water Authority Asst Engineer Office.
- BSNL Telephone Exchange
- Makreri Village Office
- Mundaloor Rifayi Masjid
- Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple
- Central Bank Of India - Peralasseri Branch
- Mownachery Co-op Rural Bank -Peralassery Branch
- Peralassery Service Co-op Bank - Head Office
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.