Purameri

Purameri പുറമേരി
Panchayath
A Lotus Pond in Purameri
Purameri Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kozhikode
Area
• Total	2,027 km2 (783 sq mi)
Population (2001)
• Total	25,405
• Density	13/km2 (32/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	673503
Telephone code	0496
Vehicle registration	KL-18
Nearest city	Vadakara
Sex ratio	1052 ♂/♀
Literacy	83%
Lok Sabha constituency	Vatakara
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Kuttiyadi
Climate	Climatic regions of India Tropical Monsoon (Köppen)
Website	www.purameri.com

Purameri is a Village Panchayat in Kozhikode district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located in the north-western part of the district, on the way from Vadakara to Nadapuram.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Purameri had a population of 25,405. Males constitute 47.4% of the population and females 52.6%. Purameri has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: female literacy is 81%, and male literacy is 85%.

Geography

Purameri is located in Vadakara Taluk of Kozhikode district. It shares borders with Nadapuram to the east, Edacheri to the west, Thuneri to the south and Mayyazhipuzha to the north.

History & Culture

History of Purameri is known from the period of Ballads of North Malabar. In many ślokas of this ballad, Purameri has been mentioned. In the mediaeval's period, Purameri administered by Naduvazhikal. During British Raj, this place was under Malabar district. The Kadathanadan culture is still alive here. Theyyams and Thiras are held during temple festivals. Major religions are Hinduism and Islams. People from both religions, take part in festivals of either group.