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'''Puthantheru''' is a small town on the coastline between [[Tirur]] and Tanur [[Malappuram district]] of [[Kerala]] state, [[South India]]. Previously it was called ''Theru'', but as the town developed its name became ''Puthantheru'' ("New Street"{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}}). It comes under [[Tanalur]] [[Gram panchayat]].

==History==
Puthantheru was a part of the [[Kingdom of Tanur]] (Vettathunad) in medieval times. It is the part of kerala deeswarapuram village. It was one of the oldest Muslim settlements of India; many mosques and Islamic sites are situated here. Hindu Temples and educational institutions are here.

==Places of interest==
*[[Kattil Thangal Makam]], a historic Muslim pilgrimage site, known as 'Jarathingal/KT Jaram' about {{convert|1|km}} east of Puthatheru
*[[Puthantheru Mahall Jumua Masjid]], beautiful major masjid and it is the landmark of puthantheru
*[[Sree Ganaphathy Temple]], an old temple and colony located near the town
*[[CHM Govt. Arts & Science college Tanur]], located in town.
*[[Devadhar Govt. School]], major school in Kerala state.
*[[ITC Puthantheru]], ITC for SC/ST communities. located near town.
*[[Handi Craft Unit]], Rarest handicraft unit in state. located near town.
*[[Thwaiba Garden]], An educational and cultural spot located near Devadhar School

==People==
Over 5,000 people live Puthantheru town and vicinity. 80% people are Muslims and 19% are follows Hindu religion. 99% of the Muslim follow the [[Sunni]] branch of [[Islam]]. The major Muslim Federation is the [[Kerala State Sunni Students Federation]] [http://www.ssfmalappuram.com/news/default.asp (SSF)] and Samastha Kerala Sunni Yuvajana Sangam (SYS).

==Transportation==
Puthentheru is the major town in Kerala Deeswarapuram Village. It connects to other parts of India through [[Tirur]] town. National highway No.66 passes through [[Tirur]] and the northern stretch connects to [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]]. The southern stretch connects to [[Cochin]] and [[Trivandrum]]. Highway No.966 goes to [[Palakkad]] and [[Coimbatore]]. The nearest airport is at [[Kozhikode Airport|Kozhikode]]. The nearest major railway station is at [[Tirur]].

==External links==
*[http://ssfputhantheru.blogspot.com SSFPuthantheru.blogspot]
www.sysputhantheru.wordpress.com

==References==
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{{Malappuram district}}

[[Category:Villages in Malappuram district]]
[[Category:Tirur area]]

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