Peruvayal

Peruvayal is the largest village in Kozhikode district in Kerala, India. This village is surrounded by Mavoor, Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode corporation, Olavanna. The Chaliyar river forms one of the borders of Peruvayal. The headquarters is also called Peruvayal and is 15 km from the Kozhikode.

Etymology

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

Government institutions

Village office,Peruvayal is situated at Poovattuparabu.There are six desoms(Division) in Peruvayal village, namely Kayalam Peruvayal, Poovattuparamba, Cherukulathur, Peringolam and Mundakkal.

Geography

Plenty of paddy fields are present throughout the village. Number of small hills are also present. The Hill 'Ponpara' is known for its Iron ore content and water storage. Number of ponds provides surplus of water for the farmers. Paddy fields in Peruvayal village facing serious threat from land and real estate mafias.

Culture

Peruvayal is famous for its religious harmony. In all major places Temple, Mosque and Church are situated very nearby. Arts and sports clubs drives the cultural aspirations of people. Drama, Oppana etc. are the well performed by the people over here. Cherukulathur Public Library-KP Govindhan Kutty Smaraka Vayanasala- and Jhanapradhayini Vayanashala Peringolam have been sources of inspiration for the readers for more than two decades. Samskara poshini vayanasala and KASC kayalam are two organisations which encourage cultural and religious harmony in kayalam.