Periyar is a village in Peerumade Taluk of Idukki district in Kerala. Its Census location code is 628109.
About Periyar village record
Periyar is listed under Peerumade Taluk in Idukki district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 22,978, 5,749 households, area 5,098 hectares, PIN code 685533.
Quick facts
- Village
- Periyar
- Village code
- 628109
- Taluk / Sub-District
- Peerumade
- District
- Idukki
- State
- Kerala
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 22,978
- Households
- 5,749
- Sex ratio
- 1,016 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 5,098 hectares
- Population density
- 451 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 685533
Census code and location hierarchy
For Periyar, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Taluk when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 32
- District code
- 596
- Sub-district code
- 05667
- Village code
- 628109
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Periyar |
| Census village code | 628109 |
| State | Kerala |
| State code | 32 |
| District | Idukki |
| District code | 596 |
| Taluk / Sub-District | Peerumade |
| Sub-district code | 05667 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 22,978 |
| Households | 5,749 |
| Male population | 11,397 |
| Female population | 11,581 |
| Sex ratio | 1,016 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 7,629 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 373 |
| Area | 5,098 hectares |
| Population density | 451 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 685533 |
| CD block | Azhutha |
| Gram panchayat | Vandiperiyar, Kumily |
| Nearest statutory town | Kambam |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 52 km |
Facilities and amenities in Periyar
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 3 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 1 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 24 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 24 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 24 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 60.72 hectares |
| Barren / uncultivable land | 10.21 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 75.42 hectares |
| Net area sown | 4,951.65 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 4,951.65 hectares |
Other villages in this taluk
These links are from the same Taluk. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Periyar?
The Census village code of Periyar is 628109.
Where is Periyar village?
Periyar village is in Peerumade Taluk (sub-district) of Idukki district, Kerala.
What is the population of Periyar?
The source reports a population of 22,978 for Periyar.
What is the sex ratio of Periyar?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Periyar is 1,016 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Kerala Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.