Peruvayal is the largest village in

Kozhikode district Kozhikode (), or Calicut district, is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, along its Southwestern Malabar Coast. The city of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters. The district is 67.15% urbanised. ...

in the Indian state of

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. This village is surrounded by Panchayaths of

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, Olavanna and

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corporation. The Chaliyar river forms one of the borders of Peruvayal and is 15 km away from Kozhikode.

Etymology

As the name suggest it is the "largest paddy field" (''Peru'' means ''plenty'' and ''vayal'' means ''paddy field'' in

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...

Government institutions

The village office is situated at Poovattuparamba. Six desoms divide Peruvayal village, namely Kayalam, Peruvayal, Poovattuparamba, Cherukulathur, Peringolam and Mundakkal.

Geography

Paddy fields are present throughout the village. Small hills are present. The Hill 'Ponpara' is known for its iron ore content and water storage. Ponds provide water for irrigation. Paddy fields in Peruvayal village face threat from land and real estate mafias.

Culture

Peruvayal is famous for its religious harmony.

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s and

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es are situated nearby. Arts and sports clubs drive cultural aspirations.

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and

Oppana Oppana ( ml, ഒപ്പന) is a popular form of social entertainment among the Mappila (Kerala Muslims) community of Kerala, South India, prevalent throughout Kerala, especially in Malabar. The Term Oppana is believed to be originated from the ...

are performed. Cherukulathur Public Library-KP Govindhan Kutty Smaraka Vayanasala- and Jhanapradhayini Vayanashala Peringolam have been sources of inspiration for more than two decades. Samskara poshini vayanasala and KASC kayalam are two organisations which encourage cultural and religious harmony in kayalam.

Climate

The district has a generally humid climate with a hot season extending from March to May. The most important rainy season is during the southwest

monsoon A monsoon () is traditionally a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with annual latitudinal osci ...

, which starts in the first week of June and extends to September. The northeast monsoon extends from the second half of October through November. Average annual rainfall is 3266 mm. The best weather is found towards the end of the year, in December and January.

Industries

Kilban Foods India Pvt. Ltd
(Happy) Poovattuparamba * MINAR ISPAT PVT LTD, Anakuzhikkara, Kuttikatoor
MILMA-MRCMPU Kozhikode Dairy
Peringolam * Vimala Rubber Plantation, Kayalam

Educational institutions

* Kayalam ALP School, Kayalam * St. Xavier's UP School * GHSS Kuttikatoor * Savithri Devi Saboo Memorial College for Women, Kalleri, Peruvayal
A.W.H. Engineering College
Kuttikatoor
A.W.H. Polytechnic College
Kuttikatoor * GHSS Peringolam

References

{{Kozhikode district Villages in Kozhikode district