Peringathur
| Peringathur | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Peringathur | |
| Coordinates: 11°44′08″N 75°35′07″E / 11.735610°N 75.585290°ECoordinates: 11°44′08″N 75°35′07″E / 11.735610°N 75.585290°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 42,079 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Peringathur is a census town in Talassery taluk of Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is part of Greater Mahé Region.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Peringathur had a population of 42,079. Males constitute 45% of the population and females 55%. Peringathur has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 79%. In Peringathur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Proposed New Mahe Municipality
The proposed New Mahe Municipality consists of:
- Azhiyur panchayat, Vadakara taluk, Kozhikode district, Kerala
- New Mahe panchayat, Thalassery taluk, Kannur district, Kerala
- Kariyad panchayat, Thalassery taluk, Kannur district, Kerala (villages of Kariyad, and part of Peringathur)
- Peringalam panchayat, Thalassery taluk, Kannur district, Kerala (villages of Peringalam, and part of Peringathur)
- Chokli panchayat, Thalassery taluk, Kannur district, Kerala
- Panniyannur panchayat, Thalassery taluk, Kannur district, Kerala
Total Area: 57.31 km2
Total Population (1991 Census): 123,628
Geographical
It is believed that the name "Peringathur" was derived from Peringalath Ur, means the place where great wars took place. It gradually became Peringathur. Kanakamala, a small hill, situated near Peringathur where the asram of renowned writer "Nithya Chaithanya Yathi" is situated. This town situated in the southern border of Kannur district. Mahe(uniton territory) is only 6 k.m. far from here. This town is in Peringalam grama panchayath. Mayyazhi river is flowing through this town. Nadapuram is only 9 k.m. from here. The important places near Peringathur are Thalassery, Kuthuparamba, Panoor, Chokli, Nadapuram, Mahe, Kariyad, Kadavathur, Kallachi, etc. Mukundan Pulari a National Awardee Teacher Lives near the town Peringathur.Sri.Devadas Mathath is a known press reporter( MATHRUBHUMI)since 1995.His article/ works were published in Mathrubhumi daily.
Distance to various places from Peringathur:
Thalassery: 13 km, Kuthuparamba: 14 km, Panoor: 6 km, Chokli: 4 km, Nadapuram: 9 km, Mahe: 6 km, Kariyad: 3 km, Kadavathur: 3.5 km, Kallachi: 11 km,
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.