Puthanathani is a census town[2] in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[3] and forms a part of Malappuram metropolitan area. It is also one of the major commercial towns under the Malappuram urban agglomeration. 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 | |
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 Central Junction Puthanathani | |
  Puthanathani Location in Kerala, India  Puthanathani Puthanathani (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°56′05″N 76°00′14″E / 10.9346595°N 76.0037939°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| • Athavanad Grama Panchayat (Malappuram) Member | Suhra Areekadan [1] |
| • Rank | 10 |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,480 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 676552 |
| Telephone code | 91494 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-10, KL-55 |
| Nearest Town | Tirur, Kottakal |
| Sex ratio | 1073 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 92.97% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ponnani |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Tirur |
Demographics
editThe Indian census of 2011 revealed that in that year, Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females.[3] A good number[clarification needed] of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.
Culture
editPuthanathani 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
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| Area | 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi) |
| Panchayath | Athavanad Grama Panchayat |
| Taluk | Tirur |
| Town in | Malappuram metropolitan area |
| Assembly Constituency | Tirur |
| Loksabha Constituency | Ponnani |
| Neighbouring Panchayaths | Kalpakanchery, Marakkara |
| Post Offices | Punnathala, Kalpakanchery |
Transportation
editPuthanathani 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
editThere 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
editwaterfalls Situated at Athavanad Near Puthanathani
Padiyath Gulminar
editNellithadam View Point
editJamalullaily Juma Masjid Cheloor
editPuthanathani Darga
editNarasimha Moorthy Temple Punnathala
editOther landmarks
edit- Chelakkode Punnathala
- Kallingal
- Kurumbathoor
- Punnathala
- Chungam
- Kuttikalathani
- Athirumada
- Cherulal
- Cheloor
- Kanmanam
- Manjachola juma masjith
Hospitals
edit- Supriya Speciality Hospital (SSH)
- PMSA Orphanage Hospital
- BDS HOSPITAL
- NHC polyclinic and dialysis center
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Local Self Government Department | Local Self Government Department".
- ^ "Puthanathani". Archived from the original (XLSX) on 15 June 2022.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "MES Central School".
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