Periyar — Peerumade, Idukki, Kerala

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LGD code: 628109
Pincode: 685533
Population: 22,978
Households: 5,749
Literacy rate: 78.3%
Sex ratio: 1016 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 10,894

Key facts — Periyar

LGD code: 628109
Pincode: 685533
Population (Census 2011): 22,978
Population (projected 2026): 27,091
Households: 5,749
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1016
Literacy rate: 78.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Idukki
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Peerumade
Member of Parliament: Dean Kuriakose
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vazhoor Soman
Block / Mandal: Peerumade
Nearest PHC: Apachimedu Cardiology Center (22.7 km)
Nearest bank: Dhanalekshmi Bank (22.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Idukki district level

Then & Now

Periyar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

22,978

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

27,091

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

5,749

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

6,778

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 22,978Census 2011
Households: 5,749Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1016 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 27,0912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6,7782026 projection
Active job cards: 1,35,674MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,114MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 859NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 94.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 97.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 32.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Idukki district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Idukki district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Idukki district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Periyar on the map

Centred on Peerumade mandal

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Notable places near Periyar · Peerumade mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Periyar doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Peerumade mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

9 places mapped

Temple· 3
Hospital· 3
Bank· 1
Mosque· 1
PHC· 1

Religion

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Mosque
Vavar Swami Temple
📍 22.2 km awayOSM
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Temple
Karuppaswami
📍 22.2 km awayOSM
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Temple
Sharamkuthi
📍 22.5 km awayOSM
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Temple
Sabaripeedam
📍 22.6 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Govt. Dispensary
📍 22.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Cardiology Centre
📍 22.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Ayurveda Hospital
📍 22.4 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Apachimedu Cardiology Center
📍 22.7 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
Dhanalekshmi Bank
📍 22.2 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Periyar?

The pincode of Periyar, Peerumade mandal, Idukki district, Kerala is 685533.

In which district is Periyar located?

Periyar is a village in Peerumade mandal of Idukki district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Periyar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Periyar village has a population of 22,978 across 5,749 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Periyar in?

Periyar falls under the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Periyar in?

Periyar falls under the Peerumade assembly constituency (AC #92) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Periyar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Periyar village is 78.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Periyar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Periyar village is 1016 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Periyar?

The nearest health facility to Periyar is Govt. Dispensary (~22.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Periyar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Periyar, including Karunya Benevolent Fund, Snehapoorvam, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Periyar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Periyar village is 628109.

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