Vision and Mission

Peralassheri Grama Panchayat: General Details

  • Location: Edakkad Block, Kannur Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala

  • Established Date: November 5, 1955

  • Area: 19.4 sq. km

  • Topography: Midland region (Edanad)

  • Boundaries:

    • North: Chembilode, Anjarakandy, Vengad

    • East: Vengad

    • South: Pinarayi, Muzhappilangad, Kadambur

    • West: Kadambur, Chembilode, Muzhappilangad

Demographics

  • Total Population: 27,771 (Female: 14,658 | Male: 13,113)

  • Literacy Rate: 99.81%

Geography & Natural Resources

  • Major River: Anjarakandy River

  • Water Sources: 196 ponds, 83 public wells, branches of the Pazhassi Canal, and private wells

  • Ecosystem Feature: 50 cents of mangrove forests

Agriculture & Local Economy

  • Primary Crops: Coconut, paddy, pepper, arecanut, banana, and cassava (tapioca)

  • Industries: Traditional/small-scale industries including beedi, handloom, coir, weaving, and pappadam units

  • Public Distribution & Commerce: 1 petrol pump, 1 gas agency, 7 ration shops, 1 Maveli Store, 1 Neethi Store, and 1 fish market

Connectivity & Transport

  • Major Roads: Kannur–Kuthuparamba State Highway, Thalassery–Chakkarakkal Road, Peralassheri–Kadachira–Thalassery Road, Peralassheri–Parapram–Thalassery Road, Vellachal–Odakkadavu Road

  • Bridges: Mambaram Bridge, Parapram Bridge, and 1 suspension bridge

  • Transit Hubs: Nearest airport is Kozhikode Calicut International Airport; nearest major railway station/bus depot is Thalassery; major water transport hubs at Azhikode and Anjarakandy River

Education, Healthcare & Civic Infrastructure

  • Education: 18 private LP schools, 6 private UP schools, Peralassheri AKG Memorial Govt Higher Secondary School, 2 private colleges, and 21+ public libraries

  • Healthcare: Primary Health Centre (Pothuvachery), Peralassheri Ayurveda Hospital, AKG Memorial Co-operative Hospital, and 1 Veterinary Hospital (Moonnuperiya)

  • Public Infrastructure: 781 streetlights, Peralassheri Village Office, Krishi Bhavan, Matsya Bhavan, Water Authority Office, Telephone Exchange, and Post Offices at Mundalur & Mavilayi

  • Financial Institutions: Central Bank of India (Peralassheri branch), Kerala Gramin Bank (Vellachal branch), and local service co-operative banks

Culture, Religion & Notable Personalities

  • Key Places of Worship: Peralassheri Subramanya Swami Temple, Makreri Temple, Trikkapalam Shiva Temple, Mavilakkavu Temple, Mundalur Mosque, Pothuvachery Juma Masjid

  • Major Festivals: Peralassheri Temple Festival, Mavilakavu Adiyutsavam

  • Notable Figures: A.K. Gopalan (AKG), V.K. Raghavan, P.K. Raghavan Master, P. Ananthan, poet V.V.K., M.K. Manoharan, and A.K. Raghavan Nambiar

  • Key Recognition: Winner of the Nirmal Gram Puraskar for complete sanitation