Peringolam

Peringolam
Village
Peringolam Town
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Coordinates: 11°17′23″N75°52′48″E / 11.28972°N 75.88000°E / 11.28972; 75.88000
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kozhikode
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code	0495
Vehicle registration	KL 11
Nearest city	Kozhikode
Lok Sabha constituency	Kozhikode
Sub District	Kozhikode
Grama Panchayath	Peruvayal
Website	peringolamtown.blogspot.com

Peringolam is a village situated in the west of Peruvayal panchayath in Kozhikode district, Kerala. It is located two kilometers away from NH 766. This village is surrounded by Kunnamangalam, Kuttikkatoor, Kurikkathoor and Kottamparamb. ^[1] Peringolam is famous as a location for several important institutions including milma regional headquarter.

Etymology

The word Peringolam derived from two Malayalam words "Peru" means largest and "Kulam" means pond.

Governing Body

Peringolam is a part of Peruvayal Gramapanchayath. It includes two wards, i.e. ward 1 and ward 2.

Educational institutions

• Government Higher Secondary School Peringolam ^[2]
• Centre for Water Resources Development and Management - CWRDM ^[3]
• Kerala School of Mathematics ^[4]
• Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) ^[5]
• CM Da'wa Centre (CMDC). Established in 2022.Shri Moosa Saquafi Kuttikkadavu is the founder and the consultant psychologist Mr Irshad Saquafi is working as the academic director of the institution
• Anganwadi, Santhichira
• Al-Birr Pre-primary School ^[6]

Industries

• Milma [MRCMPU Ltd] ^[7]
• Mercy Foods ^[8]

Places of worship

• Juma' Masjid
• Sree Durga Bagavathi Kshethram ^[9]
• Srambya Masjid

Cultural centres

• Njanapradhayini Library & Reading Room ^[10]
• 'Iqra' Library ^[11]

Cultural groups

• Marhama Edu-support Programme

It is an educational service programme run by Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) Peringolam Unit. Marhama helps students with the distribution of study materials and scholarships. ^[12]

• Santhi Residents Association
• Pain & Paliative Care
• Lahari Virudha Samithi

It is a common platform of all local political and social groups of Peringolam against narcotic materials. It conducted a Human chain programme on 2 October 2014 at Peringolam. ^[13]

• Action Committee against alleged Pollution by Milma
• PGM Soccer Lovers

PGM Soccer Lovers is a dynamic sports club founded by passionate youngsters from Peringolam Village. Dedicated to promoting football and community spirit, the club organizes exciting events such as Peringolam Super League (PSL) tournaments, skill challenges, and shootouts. The team has also made its mark on bigger stages, including the prestigious Big Event Keralaolsavam, where they clinched the Winner’s Trophy and earned numerous accolades. Their commitment to excellence and sportsmanship continues to inspire the local community.

Festivals

• Peoples Fest

People's Arts and Sports Club is a vibrant youth collective dedicated to fostering arts, culture, and sports in Peringolam. Passionate about creativity and community spirit, the club organizes annual events, competitions, and cultural showcases, turning them into grand celebrations that unite people. Beyond the arts, the group actively promotes sports, encouraging fitness, teamwork, and local talent through various activities. Their dynamic approach has made them a driving force in enriching Peringolam’s cultural and athletic landscape.

• Peringolam Super League (PSL)

Peringolam Super League (PSL) is an annual football tournament organized by PGM Soccer Lovers, bringing together the vibrant football community of Peringolam and beyond. Since its inception in 2021, the league has grown into a much-anticipated sporting event, featuring 200+ players from Peringolam and neighboring areas. More than just a competition, PSL fosters camaraderie, talent, and passion for the beautiful game, uniting football lovers in a celebration of skill and sportsmanship.

• Panchayath Keralolsavam
• Shathapoornima Carnival 2025

Shathapoornima was a grand centenary celebration organized by the Government Higher Secondary School Peringolam. As part of this historic event, the school's program committee hosted a month-long cultural carnival, featuring vibrant performances, exhibitions, and community activities. The festival became a massive success, drawing over 10,000 visitors and participants from across the region. It served as a testament to the school’s legacy and its deep connection with the community.

References

1. http://wikimapia.org/7255343/Peringolam ^{[ user-generated source ]}
2. "Government Higher Secondary School - Peringolam (Schools) - Peringolam, Kozhikode, Kerala - 673571". Webindia123.com Yellow Pages. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
3. http://www.cwrdm.org
4. http://ksom.res.in/
5. https://www.iimk.ac.in/
6. https://albirrschools.org/
7. "Milma - Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers' Union (MRCMPU) Ltd". Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
8. https://pagekerala.com/kozhikode/mercy-food-products/22474
9. "Home". Mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
10. "Wikimapia - Let's describe the whole world!". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
11. "Wikimapia - Let's describe the whole world!". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
12. "MARHAMA Edu-support Peringolam". Marhamapgm.blogspot.in. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
13. "വിമുക്തി – Kerala Excise".