Peruvayal
| Peruvayal പെരുവയൽ | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 Sree Kattayattu Devi Temple, Peruvayal | |
| Coordinates: 11°15′N 75°54′E / 11.25°N 75.90°ECoordinates: 11°15′N 75°54′E / 11.25°N 75.90°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673008 |
| Telephone code | 0495-XXXXX |
| Vehicle registration | KL series |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
Peruvayal is the largest village in Kozhikode district in Kerala, India. This village is surrounded by Mavoor, Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode corporation, Olavanna. The Chaliyar river forms one of the borders of Peruvayal. The headquarters is also called Peruvayal and is 15 km from the Kozhikode.
Etymology
As the name suggest it is the "largest paddy field" (Peru means plenty and vayal means paddy field in Malayalam).
Government institutions
Village office,Peruvayal is situated at Poovattuparamba.There are six desoms(Division) in Peruvayal village, namely Kayalam,Peruvayal, Poovattuparamba, Cherukulathur, Peringolam and Mundakkal.
Geography
Plenty of paddy fields are present throughout the village. Number of small hills are also present. The Hill 'Ponpara' is known for its Iron ore content and water storage. Number of ponds provides surplus of water for the farmers. Paddy fields in Peruvayal village facing serious threat from land and real estate mafias.
Culture
Peruvayal is famous for its religious harmony. In all major places Temple, Mosque and Church are situated very nearby. Arts and sports clubs drives the cultural aspirations of people. Drama, Oppana etc. are the well performed by the people over here. Cherukulathur Public Library-KP Govindhan Kutty Smaraka Vayanasala- and Jhanapradhayini Vayanashala Peringolam have been sources of inspiration for the readers for more than two decades. Samskara poshini vayanasala and KASC kayalam are two organisations which encourage cultural and religious harmony in kayalam.
Climate
The district has a generally humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to May. The most important rainy season is during the South West Monsoon, which sets in the first week of June and extends up to September. The North East Monsoon extends from the second half of October through November. The average annual rainfall is 3266 mm. The best weather is found towards the end of the year, in December and January—the skies are clear, and the air is crisp.
Industries
- Kilban Foods India Pvt. Ltd (Happy) Poovattuparamba
- MINAR ISPAT PVT LTD, Anakuzhikkara, Kuttikatoor
- MILMA-MRCMPU Kozhikode Dairy, Peringolam
- Vimala Rubber Plantation, Kayalam
Educational institutions
- Kayalam ALP School, Kayalam
- St.Xavier's UP School
- GHSS Kuttikkattor
- Savithri Devi Saboo Memorial College for Women, Kalleri, Peruvayal
- A.W.H Engineering College, Kuttikatoor
- A.W.H Polytechnic College Kuttikatoor
- GHSS Peringolam
- Bee line public school , Kuttikkatoor
- Govt. AUP School , Poovattuparamba