Puthanathani
Puthanathani | |
|---|---|
 Central Junction Puthanathani | |
  Puthanathani Location in Kerala, India  Puthanathani Puthanathani (India) | |
| Coordinates:10°56′05″N76°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 Sabhaconstituency | Ponnani |
| Vidhan Sabhaconstituency | Tirur |
Puthanathaniis a census town[2]inMalappuram districtin the state ofKerala,India.[3]and forms a part ofMalappuram metropolitan area.It is also one of the major commercial towns under the Malappuram urban agglomeration. The town lies on theNational Highway 66 (India),betweenKottakkalandValanchery.Roads toVailathur(and henceTirur) andThirunavayaalso can be seen in Puthanathani.
Demographics
[edit]The Indiancensusof 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
[edit]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
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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 |
Places adjacent to Puthanathani | |
|---|---|
Transportation
[edit]Puthanathani connects to other parts of India throughKottakkaltown. National Highway No.66 passes throughKottakkaland the northern stretch connects toGoaandMumbai.The southern stretch connects toCochinandTrivandrum.State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects toOoty,Mysore,andBangalorethrough Highways.12,29, and 181. National Highway No.966 connects toPalakkadandCoimbatore.The nearest airport is atCalicut International Airport.The nearest major railway station is atTirur,Tirunnavaya railway station
Educational institutions
[edit]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
[edit]waterfalls Situated at Athavanad Near Puthanathani
Padiyath Gulminar
[edit]Nellithadam View Point
[edit]Jamalullaily Juma Masjid Cheloor
[edit]Puthanathani Darga
[edit]Narasimha Moorthy Temple Punnathala
[edit]Other 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
[edit]- Athavanad Grama Panchayat
- Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
- Chelakkode Punnathala
- Tirunnavaya railway station
- Ayyapanov Waterfalls
- Punnathala
References
[edit]- ^"Local Self Government Department | Local Self Government Department".
- ^"Puthanathani".Archived fromthe original(XLSX)on 15 June 2022.
- ^abRegistrar General & Census Commissioner, India."Census of India: City with population 3000 & above".Archivedfrom the original on 8 December 2008.Retrieved2 March2017.
- ^"Malappuram News, Malappuram District Map, Malappuram Muslim, Malappuram Hospitals, Malappuram College, Malappuram Directory".Archived fromthe originalon 1 April 2016.Retrieved14 July2016.
- ^"MES Central School".
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