Peringome
Appearance
Peringome
പെരിങ്ങോം | |
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Town | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Kannur |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 13,261 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 670 307 |
Telephone code | 04985 |
Nearest city | Kannur |
Lok Sabha constituency | Kasargod |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Payyanur |
Peringome is a town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] It is 60 km north-east of Kannur town.
Kokkanisseri and Taliparmba (south}, Payyanur (west) and Nileswaram (north-west) are major towns nearby.
Mangalore Airport is about 88 km north. Payyanur Railway Station is the closest railhead.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Peringome had a population of 13261 with 6388 males and 6873 females.[1]The village has a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp. The Director General of Police is K.V. Madhusudhanan.
Establishments
- Peringome CRPF Camp
- Peringome Grama panchayath office
- Police Station
- Fire Station
- Govt. Hospital
- Govt. higher secondary school
- Govt. Animal dispensary
- Gort. ITI
- Registrar Office
- Post Office