Perinjanam

Perinjanam Perinnanam, Peringanam
village
Perinjanam beach
Perinjanam Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 10°18′50″N 76°8′55″E / 10.31389°N 76.14861°E / 10.31389; 76.14861Coordinates: 10°18′50″N 76°8′55″E / 10.31389°N 76.14861°E / 10.31389; 76.14861
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thrissur
Population (2001)
• Total	20,340
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	680686
Telephone code	480
Vehicle registration	KL-47
Nearest city	irinjalakuda and kodungallur
Sex ratio	9375:10965 M:F ♂/♀
Lok Sabha constituency	Chalakudy
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Kaipamangalam
Climate	Coastal climate (Köppen)

Perinjanam is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.^[1] It is one of the smallest villages in Kerala. The coastal village is just half a kilometer wide. National Highway 17 passes through Perinjanam. The neighbouring villages are Mathilakam, Padiyoor and Kaipamangalam. It is bordered by Canoli canal in the east and Arabian Ocean in the west.

Etymology

The name of the village is believed to be originated from the Tamil word Periya Njanamullavarude Nadu (People with good knowledge). However there is no historical evidence to prove this claim. History

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Perinjanam had a population of 20340 with 9375 males and 10965 females.^[1]

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