Puthanathani

Puthanathani is a census town[2] in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[3] The town lies on the National Highway 66 (India), between Kottakkal and Valanchery. Roads to Vailathur (and hence Tirur) and Thirunavaya also can be seen in Puthanathani.

Puthanathani
Census town
Central Junction Puthanathani
Central Junction Puthanathani
Puthanathani is located in Kerala
Puthanathani
Puthanathani
Location in Kerala, India
Puthanathani is located in India
Puthanathani
Puthanathani
Puthanathani (India)
Coordinates: 10.9346595°N 76.0037939°E / 10.9346595; 76.0037939
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Government
 • TypePanchayat
 • BodyGram panchayat
 • Athavanad Grama Panchayat (Malappuram) MemberSuhra Areekadan [1]
 • Rank10
Population
 (2011)
 • Total20,480
Language
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
676552
Telephone code91494
Vehicle registrationKL-10, KL-55
Nearest TownTirur, Kottakal
Sex ratio1073 ♂/♀
Literacy92.97%
Lok Sabha constituencyPonnani
Vidhan Sabha constituencyTirur

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females.[3] A good number of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.

Culture

Puthanathani is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.[4]

Basic information about Puthanathani
Area10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi)
PanchayathAthavanad Grama Panchayat
TalukTirur
Town inMalappuram
Assembly ConstituencyTirur
Loksabha ConstituencyPonnani
Neighbouring PanchayathsKalpakanchery, Marakkara
Post OfficesPunnathala, Kalpakanchery

Transportation

Puthanathani connects to other parts of India through Kottakkal town. National Highway No.66 passes through Kottakkal and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore, and Bangalore through Highways.12,29, and 181. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Calicut International Airport. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur, Tirunnavaya railway station

Educational institutions

There are many schools both private and government and 4 colleges & 1 polytechnic in Puthanathani.

Name Type Sector
CPA College of Arts And Science Puthanathani Professional College Govt
Learners College Puthanathani Professional Private
Guide College, Puthanathani Professional Private
Luminous Arts & Science College Vettichira, Puthanathani Professional Private
AKM ITC & College Of Engineering ITC Govt.
MES Central School Puthanthani[5] High School Private
AMLP SCHOOL PUTHANTHANI LP School Govt
Aliya English School Puthanathani LKG & UKG Pvt

Places of interest

Ayyapanov Waterfalls

waterfalls Situated at Athavanad Near Puthanathani

Other landmarks
  • Chelakkode Punnathala
  • Kallingal
  • Kurumbathoor
  • Punnathala Village
  • Chungam
  • Kuttikalathani
  • Athirumada
  • Cherulal
  • Cheloor

Hospitals
  • Supriya Speciality Hospital (SSH)
  • PMSA Orphanage Hospital
  • BDS HOSPITAL
  • NHC polyclinic and dialysis center

See also

References
  1. "Local Self Government Department | Local Self Government Department".
  2. "Puthanathani". Archived from the original (XLSX) on 15 June 2022.
  3. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India: City with population 3000 & above". Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  4. "Malappuram News, Malappuram District Map, Malappuram Muslim, Malappuram Hospitals, Malappuram College, Malappuram Directory". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  5. "MES Central School".
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