Periyar Village
Periyar is a revenue village in Peerumade taluka, Idukki district, Kerala. It had a population of 22,978 in 5,749 households (Census 2011).
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22,978 souls. 5,749 homes.
Peerumade taluka, Idukki district, Kerala.
Periyar today
- Banana₹5,100Pazhayarikandam VFPCK Market · 13 Nov 2026
- Bitter gourd₹5,600Rajakkad VFPCK Market · 13 Nov 2026
- Colacasia₹5,300Kodikulam VFPCK Market · 13 Nov 2026
Periyar at a glance
Periyar is one of the larger villages of Peerumade taluka — 2nd of 10 by population, with 22,978 people in 5,749 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 86.4%, below Idukki district's 91.8% (Peerumade taluka: 89.8%), while the sex ratio was 1,016 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,005. Its PIN code is 685533. The village covers 5,098 hectares — about 51.0 km², or roughly 451 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Peerumade assembly constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Azhutha Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Parts of Periyar fall under these panchayats:
- Kumaly (കുമിളി)
- Vandiperiyar (വണ്ടിപ്പെരിയാര്)
Other villages in Kumaly, Vandiperiyar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Periyar compares
By population, Periyar ranks #2 of 10 inhabited villages in Peerumade taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Periyar had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 5 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 685533
Other villages in Peerumade taluka
View all 10 →Periyar — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Kerala's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+8.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 22,978Census 2011
- Male / female
- 11,397 / 11,581
- Households
- 5,749
- People per home
- 4.0
- Literacy rate
- 86.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 10,894
- Work participation
- 47.4%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Periyar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Periyar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Periyar · 9.5867° N, 77.0810° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 6 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Kerala Assembly 2026 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Periyar
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Kerala
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- Survey records, thandaper, village maps
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- Survey and Land Records Department, Government of Kerala
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Essential services & places near Periyar
Periyar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Peerumade taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices1,027 in Idukki district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- Amaravathi service Co-Operative Bank
Bank
- Amaravathy Cooperative Bank
Bank
Hospitals & clinics412 in Idukki district
- Amala Ayurveda Treatment Centre
Clinic
- Ayurvedic Consultant
Clinic
- BeWell Healthcare
Clinic
Schools & anganwadis734 in Idukki district
Pre-school
vagamon
- Kumaran Ashan Memorial LP School ,36th Mile
Pre-school
- Peruvanthanam UP School
Pre-school
Colleges & universities153 in Idukki district
- Don Bosco Bhavan
Coaching / training institute
- Gnosis International English Academys
Coaching / training institute
Police & fire stations44 in Idukki district
- Police Station ,Vagamon
Police station
- Police Station,Upputhara
Police station
- Police station, Kumily
Police station
Revenue & panchayat offices45 in Idukki district
- Elapara Panchayat Office
Gram Panchayat office
- Upputhara Panchayat Office
Gram Panchayat office
Government offices428 in Idukki district
- AE Office Elappara
Government office
- AE Office peruvanthanam
Government office
Government office
Kuttiplagad, Kokkayar
Temples193 in Idukki district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Churches382 in Idukki district
Church
Munnar - Kumily Road
Church
Church
Munnar - Kumily Road, KUMILY
Mosques61 in Idukki district
Other places of worship43 in Idukki district
Place of worship
Transport498 in Idukki district
- Elappara Bus Stand
Bus station
Bus station
Chelimada
- Kumily Bus Stand
Bus station
Agriculture services166 in Idukki district
- KCPMC
Seeds & fertiliser shop
- Plant Agri solutions
Seeds & fertiliser shop
- Krishi Bhavan Elappara
Agriculture office
Community places364 in Idukki district
- Clare Nivas F C Convent Old age Home, Parappu
Old-age home / care institution
- Peruvanthanam Grama Panchayath Community Hall
Community hall
- Sent George Parish Hall
Community hall
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People often ask about Periyar
Where is Periyar located?
Periyar is a village in Peerumade taluka of Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Which district is Periyar in?
Periyar is in Idukki district of Kerala.
How is Periyar written in the local script?
Periyar is written പെരിയാർ.
What is the pincode of Periyar?
The pincode of Periyar, Peerumade, Idukki is 685533.
What is the population of Periyar?
As per the 2011 Census, Periyar had a population of 22,978 (11,397 males and 11,581 females).
How many households are there in Periyar?
Periyar had 5,749 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Periyar?
Periyar covers about 5,098 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Periyar?
The literacy rate of Periyar was 86.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Periyar?
Periyar had 1,016 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Periyar in?
Periyar is in the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Periyar?
Adv. Dean Kuriakose (Indian National Congress) won the Idukki Lok Sabha seat, which includes Periyar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Periyar in?
Periyar is in the Peerumade assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Periyar?
Adv.Cyriac Thomas (Indian National Congress) won the Peerumade assembly seat, which includes Periyar, in 2026.
Which development block is Periyar in?
Periyar is in the Azhutha development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Periyar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Periyar is 628109 and its Census 2011 village code is 628109.
Which villages are near Periyar?
Villages near Periyar include Anavilasam (about 8.5 km), Kumily (about 9.5 km), Chakkupallam (about 10 km), Anakkara (about 12 km), Elappara (about 12 km).
What is the population of Periyar in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Periyar's Census 2011 population of 22,978 by Kerala's official RGI projection (+8.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 24,900 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Periyar?
The sarpanch of Periyar has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
- Report a correction
What do you need to find near Periyar?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 172.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Idukki district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · Nendra Bale | Pazhayarikandam VFPCK Market | 5,000 | 5,200 | 5,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Banana · Nendra Bale | Thompramkudi VFPCK Market | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Adimali VFPCK Market | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Rajakkad VFPCK Market | 5,500 | 5,700 | 5,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Colacasia · Colacasia | Kodikulam VFPCK Market | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Apple · Apple | Thodupuzha Market | 6,100 | 6,300 | 6,300 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Apple | Thodupuzha Market | 22,900 | 23,100 | 23,100 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Banana · Banana - Ripe | Alacode VFPCK Market | 5,800 | 6,100 | 5,900 | 12 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Periyar's shops. Best mandi price near Periyar →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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