Perinjanam

Perinjanam
Perinjanam
Perinnanam, Peringanam
village
Perinjanam beach
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 UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 680686
Telephone code 0480
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)
Website www.perinjanam.com

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 66 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. Perinjanam is just 12 km from Kodungallur and 13 km from Triprayar.

Demographics

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

References

  1. 1 2 Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.


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