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'''Puthanathani''' is a city in [[Malappuram district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web |title=Census of India: City with population 3000 & above |author=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2017-03-02 |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archivedate= 2008-12-08 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref> 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''' is a census town<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615083256/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42648/download/46323/PC11_TV_DIR.xlsx</ref> in [[Malappuram district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web |title=Census of India: City with population 3000 & above |author=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2017-03-02 |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archivedate= 2008-12-08 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2014}} India [[census]], Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females.<ref name="censusindia" />
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females.<ref name="censusindia" />
A good number{{Clarify|reason=vague|date=January 2016}} of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.
A good number{{Clarify|reason=vague|date=January 2016}} of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.


==Culture==
==Culture==
Puthanathani village 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-07-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |archivedate=2016-04-01 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-07-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |archivedate=2016-04-01 }}</ref>


==Basic information about Puthanathani==
==Basic information about Puthanathani==
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| Taluk || [[Tirur]]  
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| City in || [[Malappuram]]
| Town in || [[Malappuram]]
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| Assembly Constituency || [[Tirur]]  
| Assembly Constituency || [[Tirur]]  
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| Post Offices || Punnathala, Kalpakanchery  
| Post Offices || Punnathala, Kalpakanchery  
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|North    = [[Kottakkal]], [[Kozhikode]]
|Northeast = [[Malappuram]]
|Northwest = [[Tirur]],
|West      = [[Thirunavaya]]
|Centre    = Puthanathani
|East      = [[Kadampuzha]]
|Southeast = [[Kuttippuram]]
|South    = [[Valanchery]], [[Kuttipuram]], [[Thrissur]]
}}


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
Puthanathani village 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 [[Kozhikode Airport|Kondotty]].  The nearest major railway station is at [[Tirur]], [[Tirunnavaya railway station]]
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 [[Kozhikode Airport|Kondotty]].  The nearest major railway station is at [[Tirur]], [[Tirunnavaya railway station]]


== Educational institutions ==
== Educational institutions ==
There are many schools both private and govt. and 4 colleges & 1 polytechnic in Puthanathani.  
There are many schools both private and government and 4 colleges & 1 polytechnic in Puthanathani.  
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| MES Central School Puthanthani <ref name="MES Central School">{{cite news|url=http://mestcs.com//|title=MES Central School}}</ref>
| MES Central School Puthanthani<ref name="MES Central School">{{cite news|url=http://mestcs.com//|title=MES Central School}}</ref>
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== Places of interest ==
=== [[Ayyapanov Waterfalls]] ===
waterfalls Situated at Athavanad Near Puthanathani
=== Padiyath Gulminar ===
=== Nellithadam View Point ===
=== Jamalullaily Juma Masjid Cheloor ===
=== Puthanathani Darga ===
=== Narasimha Moorthy Temple Punnathala ===
=== Other landmarks ===
* [[Chelakkode Punnathala]]
* Kallingal
* Kurumbathoor
* Punnathala Village
* Chungam
* Kuttikalathani
* Athirumada
* Cherulal
* Cheloor
==Hospitals==
==Hospitals==
* Supriya Speciality Hospital (SSH)
* Supriya Speciality Hospital (SSH)
* PMSA Orphanage Hospital
* PMSA Orphanage Hospital
* BDS HOSPITAL
* BDS HOSPITAL
*NHC polyclinic and dialysis center
* NHC polyclinic and dialysis center


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University]]
* [[Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University]]
* [[Chelakkode Punnathala]]
* [[Chelakkode Punnathala]]
 
* [[Tirunnavaya railway station]]
* [[Ayyapanov Waterfalls]]
==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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[[Category:Malappuram]]
[[Category:Malappuram]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in India]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in India]]
[[Category:Metropolitan areas of India]]

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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°56′05″N 76°00′14″E / 10.9346595°N 76.0037939°E / 10.9346595; 76.0037939Coordinates: 10°56′05″N 76°00′14″E / 10.9346595°N 76.0037939°E / 10.9346595; 76.0037939
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Government
 • TypePanchayat Ward
 • BodyGram panchayat
 • Athavanad Grama Panchayat Ward-1 (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

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.

Demographics[edit]

As of 2011 India census, 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[edit]

Puthanathani
Area 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi)
Panchayath Athavanad Grama Panchayat
Taluk Tirur
Town in Malappuram
Assembly Constituency Tirur
Loksabha Constituency Ponnani
Neighbouring Panchayaths Kalpakanchery, Marakkara
Post Offices Punnathala, Kalpakanchery

Transportation[edit]

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 Kondotty. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur, 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]

Ayyapanov Waterfalls[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 Village
  • Chungam
  • Kuttikalathani
  • Athirumada
  • Cherulal
  • Cheloor

Hospitals[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ http://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/951/2020095100101. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ {{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615083256/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42648/download/46323/PC11_TV_DIR.xlsx
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 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. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ↑ "MES Central School".

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