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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Peralasseri | | name = Peralasseri | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang = | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name = | | other_name = | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type = | | settlement_type = [[Census Town]] | ||
| image_skyline = File:Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya Temple Pond.jpg | | image_skyline = File:Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya Temple Pond.jpg | ||
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| government_type = | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body = Grama | | governing_body = Peralasseri Grama Panchayat | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = 10.76 | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total = | | population_total = 16,821 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank = | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], | | demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], English | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type = | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
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'''Peralasseri''' is a | '''Peralasseri''' is a [[census town]] and Panchayat headquarters in [[Kannur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Kerala]], situated on the Kannur-Kuthuparamba [[State Highway 38 (Kerala)]], 12 km from [[Kannur|Kannur city]], on the bank of Anjarakandy river.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Peralasseri is {{convert|14|km|mi}} from the district headquarters [[Kannur]]. The nearest town and railway stations are Thalassery which is {{convert|14|km|mi|abbr=on}} and Kannur which is{{convert|15|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. | Peralasseri is {{convert|14|km|mi}} from the district headquarters [[Kannur]]. The nearest town and railway stations are Thalassery which is {{convert|14|km|mi|abbr=on}} and Kannur which is {{convert|15|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. It is surrounded by 4 [[panchayats]]: Kadambur, Vengad, Anjarakandi, and Pinarayi.{{cn|date=October 2024}} | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
As of [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], Peralasseri had a population of 16,821 which constitutes 7,687 (45.7%) males and 9,134 (54.3%) females. Peralasseri [[census town]] spreads over an area of {{cvt|10.76|km2}} with 3,830 families residing in it. The male female sex ratio was 1,188 higher than state average of 1,084. | |||
In Peralasseri, 10.3% of the population is under 6 years of age. Peralasseri had an overall literacy of 97.9% higher than state average of 94%. The male literacy stands at 98.8% and female literacy was 97%.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kerala |first1=Directorate of Census Operations |title=District Census Handbook, Kannur |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |page=192,193 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3202_PART_B_KANNUR.pdf |access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Religion== | ||
Kannur - Kuthuparamba state highway | As of 2011 census, Peralasseri census town had total population of 16,821, which constitutes 79.4% Hindus, 20.4% Muslims and 0.2% others.<ref name=census2011>{{cite web |title=Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW32C-01%20MDDS.XLS |work=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General}}</ref> | ||
== Transportation == | |||
Kannur - Kuthuparamba state highway passes through Peralasser, which is about 14 km from [[Kannur International Airport]].{{cn|date=October 2024}} | |||
[[File:Peralassery Hanging Bridge.jpg|thumbnail|Hanging Bridge at Peralassery]] | [[File:Peralassery Hanging Bridge.jpg|thumbnail|Hanging Bridge at Peralassery]] | ||
The | The bridge of Peralasseri across the Anjarakandy River is one of the few hanging bridges in Kannur district.{{citation needed|reason=published source should be provided for this notable item|date=December 2015}} | ||
[[File:Peralasseri A.K.G. Smaraka Govt. Higher Secondary School.JPG|thumbnail|AKG High School, Peralassery]] | [[File:Peralasseri A.K.G. Smaraka Govt. Higher Secondary School.JPG|thumbnail|AKG High School, Peralassery]] | ||
== | ==Education== | ||
* | * AKG Smaraka Govt.Higher secondary school<ref>{{Cite web | title=Welcome to Peralassery AKGS GHSS | url=http://peralasseryghss.in/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426002022/http://peralasseryghss.in/ | archive-date=2012-04-26 | access-date=2025-08-25}}</ref> | ||
* Viswabharathi Public School, Mavilayi <ref>http://cbseaff.nic.in/cbse_aff/schdir_Report/AppViewdir.aspx?affno=931286/{{Dead link | date=August 2025 | fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{commons category|Peralasseri}} | {{commons category|Peralasseri}} | ||
{{Kannur district}} | {{Kannur district}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Kannur district]] | |||
[[Category:Villages near Kannur airport]] | [[Category:Villages near Kannur airport]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:56, 16 January 2026
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Peralasseri | |
|---|---|
 Temple Pond in Peralassery | |
  Peralasseri Location in Kerala, India  Peralasseri Peralasseri (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°50′57″N 75°29′10″E / 11.849140°N 75.486010°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Taluk | Kannur |
| Government | |
| • Body | Peralasseri Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.76 km2 (4.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16,821 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
Peralasseri is a census town and Panchayat headquarters in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala, situated on the Kannur-Kuthuparamba State Highway 38 (Kerala), 12 km from Kannur city, on the bank of Anjarakandy river.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Peralasseri is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from the district headquarters Kannur. The nearest town and railway stations are Thalassery which is 14 km (8.7 mi) and Kannur which is 15 km (9.3 mi) away. It is surrounded by 4 panchayats: Kadambur, Vengad, Anjarakandi, and Pinarayi.[citation needed]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011 Census, Peralasseri had a population of 16,821 which constitutes 7,687 (45.7%) males and 9,134 (54.3%) females. Peralasseri census town spreads over an area of 10.76 km2 (4.15 sq mi) with 3,830 families residing in it. The male female sex ratio was 1,188 higher than state average of 1,084. In Peralasseri, 10.3% of the population is under 6 years of age. Peralasseri had an overall literacy of 97.9% higher than state average of 94%. The male literacy stands at 98.8% and female literacy was 97%.[2]
Religion[edit | edit source]
As of 2011 census, Peralasseri census town had total population of 16,821, which constitutes 79.4% Hindus, 20.4% Muslims and 0.2% others.[3]
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Kannur - Kuthuparamba state highway passes through Peralasser, which is about 14 km from Kannur International Airport.[citation needed]
The bridge of Peralasseri across the Anjarakandy River is one of the few hanging bridges in Kannur district.[citation needed]
Education[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Kannur (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. p. 192,193. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ↑ "Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts". Census of India 2011. Office of the Registrar General.
- ↑ "Welcome to Peralassery AKGS GHSS". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ↑ http://cbseaff.nic.in/cbse_aff/schdir_Report/AppViewdir.aspx?affno=931286/[permanent dead link]