Iriveri is a beautiful place in located 13 kms towards south from Kannur district in the south Indian state of Kerela. It is a census town located on the eastern side of Kannur. Kadirur, Panniyannur and Mahe are the nearby cities to Iriveri. It is near to Arabian Sea. So the city has a humid climate all over the year.
Demography of Iriveri
According to the census report published in 2001, Iriveri had a population of 15,672. Males constitute 48% of the population and females constitute 52% of the population. In Iriveri, 12% of the population is less than 6 years of age. The census report also brought out the literacy rate of Iriveri, which is 84%. This is a progressive trend as the national average literacy rate is 59.5%. To be specific, the male literacy rate is 85% and the female literacy rate is 82%.
Economy of Iriveri
Chakkarakkal is the nearest economical hub. Agriculture, coconut and cashew plantations and paddy farming are major occupation.
Places of Interest at Iriveri
A primary attraction of Iriveri is the "Iriveri Kavu" situated inside of a small forest which is famous for "Theyyam", a folk art performance during February. The temples situated in Iriveri are "Ambiliyad Sri Krishna Temple" and "Manikkiyil Bhagavati Temple". Malayalam is the local language at Iriveri.
How to Reach Iriveri
Iriveri, although being a small town of Kerala, it is very well connected with roadways. Regular bus and taxi services are available from Iriveri to reach other places at Kerala. The transport service of Iriveri is very frequent and easily accessible. Etakkot and Dharmadom Railway Stations are the very nearby railway stations to Iriveri.
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