Iriveri
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Iriveri | |
|---|---|
  Iriveri Location in Kerala, India  Iriveri Iriveri (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°52′18″N 75°28′52″E / 11.871745°N 75.481007°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kannur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Chembilode Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.77 km2 (4.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 17,231 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL 13 |
Iriveri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]
As of 2011 Census,[2] Iriveri had a population of 17,232 with 7,873 males and 9,358 females. Iriveri census town has an area of 11.77 km2 (4.54 sq mi) with 3,564 families residing in it. The average sex ratio was 1189 higher than the state average of 1084. Iriveri had an average literacy rate of 96.5%, higher than the state average of 94%: male literacy was 98.2%, and female literacy was 95.1%. In Iriveri, 11.76% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Economy
Agriculture, coconut and cashew plantations, Paddy and farmings are major occupation. Chakkarakkal is the nearest economical hub.
Temples
One of the major attractions in Iriveri is the Iriveri Kavu, situated inside of a small forest, and is famous for Theyyam, a folk art performance during February. Ambiliyad Sri Krishna Temple and Manikkiyil Bhagavati Temple are also in Iriveri.
