Periya

Periya is a village located in the Hosdurg Subdivision of Kasaragod district,Kerala, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Periya, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Periya Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePeriya
Pincode671320
Area270.0 Sq. Km
Village Code627139
Sub-DistrictHosdurg
Sub-District Code5631
DistrictKasaragod
District Code558
State/UTKerala
State/UT Code32
Gram PanchayatPullurperiya
Gram Panchayat Code221264
Block PanchayatKanhangad
Block Panchayat Code6303
Total Population (2011 Census)14077
Total Households3100
Nearest TownNawabganj (MB) (Distance: 18 Km)

Periya has a population of 14077 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Pullurperiya Gram Panchayat and the Kanhangad Block Panchayat in Hosdurg District. The village has 3100 households and is identified by village code 627139. Periya is located in the 671320 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Hosdurg Sub-District.

Total Population of Periya

As of the 2011 census, Population of Periya has a population of approximately 14077 people, where the male population is 6718 and the female population is 7359.

Total 14077
Male 6718
Female 7359

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Periya

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Periya is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 257
Male 143
Female 114
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Periya

There are approximately 3100 households in Periya. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 3100
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Periya

Periya falls under the Hosdurg Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Periya is Hosdurg, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Periya Village

As per the 2011 Census, Periya presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Periya Village (2011):

Total 11285
Male 5585
Female 5700

illiteracy in Periya Village (2011):

Total 2792
Male 1133
Female 1659

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Connectivity of Periya

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Not Available
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available (Within 3-5 km)
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Not Available
Well Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Periya

Frequently Asked Questions About Periya Village

The total population of Periya Village is approximately 14077 people.

The male population is 6718, while the female population is 7359.

Periya Village has about 3100 households.

The average household size in Periya is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 11285, which includes 5585 males and 5700 females.

The total illiterate population is 2792, consisting of 1133 males and 1659 females.

There are 26 villages in the Hosdurg Sub-District.

Periya Village falls under the Pullurperiya Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Periya Village is 671320.

Periya Village is part of the Kanhangad Block Panchayat.