Perinjanam
Perinnanam, Peringanam
village
Perinjanam beach
Perinjanam beach
Coordinates: 10°18′50″N 76°8′55″E / 10.31389°N 76.14861°E / 10.31389; 76.14861
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThrissur
Population
 (2001)
  Total20,340
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680686
Telephone code0480
Vehicle registrationKL-47
Nearest cityirinjalakuda and kodungallur
Sex ratio9375:10965 M:F /
Lok Sabha constituencyChalakudy
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKaipamangalam
ClimateCoastal climate (Köppen)
Websitewww.perinjanam.com
Perinjanam

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

Perinjanam is just 17 km from Kodungallur and 15 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 10 December 2008.


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