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| leader_party = [[Indian Union Muslim League|IUML]]
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| leader_name = Surayya Farooq
| leader_title1 = Vice Chairperson
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| leader_name1 = M.B Mohammed Fasal ([[Indian National Congress|INC]])
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'''Perinthalmanna''' is a major town, a municipality, and the headquarters of the [[Perinthalmanna taluk]] in [[Malappuram district]], [[Kerala]], India. It is also the headquarters of a block and a [[Revenue Divisions of Kerala|Revenue Division]] of the same name.<ref name="block">{{cite web |url = https://dop.lsgkerala.gov.in/en/node/1030 |title=Perinthalmanna Block |website = lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref> The town is located {{convert|23|km}} south-west to the city of [[Malappuram]] at the centre of the [[Kozhikode]]-[[Palakkad]] [[National Highway 966 (India)|National Highway 966]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-roads-new-vistas/article23344113.ece/amp/ |title=New Roads, New Vistas |last=S. Anil Radhakrishnan |date=24 March 2018 |publisher=The Hindu}}</ref>


It is one of the major commercial centers in the district, even though it doesn't form a part of the [[Malappuram metropolitan area]].
'''Perinthalmanna''' is a town and [[List of urban local bodies in Kerala|municipality]] in [[Malappuram district]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It serves as the administrative centre for the [[Perinthalmanna taluk]], as well as a [[List of revenue divisions of Kerala|revenue division]], a [[community development block]], and a police sub-division bearing the same name.<ref name="block">{{Cite web |url = https://dop.lsgkerala.gov.in/en/node/1030 |title=Perinthalmanna Block |website = lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref> It was formerly the headquarters of the [[Kingdom of Valluvanad]]. The town is located {{Convert|23|km}} southwest of [[Malappuram]] at the centre of the [[Kozhikode]]–[[Palakkad]] [[National Highway 966 (India)|National Highway 966]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-roads-new-vistas/article23344113.ece/ |title=New Roads, New Vistas |last=S. Anil Radhakrishnan |date=24 March 2018 |work=The Hindu}}</ref>
The town is home to several medical institutions.<ref name="pmna">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/sub-district/991057/12|title=Perinthalmanna - About city|access-date=2020-12-11|website=Kudumbasree}}</ref> The town is home to one of the three off-centres of [[Aligarh Muslim University]] in India, which is popularly known as [[AMU Malappuram Campus]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=AMU Malappuram Centre To Celebrate Annual Day On March 2|url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/amu-malappuram-centre-to-celebrate-annual-day-on-march-2-1665042|last=Kunju|first=Shihabudeen|date=1 March 2017|access-date=20 December 2020|work=NDTV}}</ref><ref name="AMU">{{cite web |url= https://www.amu.ac.in/malappuram/ |website=amu.ac.in |title = Aligarh Muslim University Malappuram Off-centre}}</ref> [[Kodikuthimala]], one of the popular tourist destinations in the state, is also located here.<ref>{{Cite news|title=The Ooty of Malappuram - Kodikuthimala|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/140417/lifestyle-travel/article/ooty-malappuram-kodikuthimala|date=18 April 2014|access-date=20 December 2020|work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref name="pmna"/> The town was the headquarters of Valluvanad Taluk, which was one of the two Taluks included in Malappuram Revenue Division at the time, in the erstwhile [[Malabar District]] during [[British Raj]].<ref name="Malabar">{{Cite book|title=1951 census handbook - Malabar district|publisher=Government of Madras|year=1953|location=Chennai|pages=1–2|url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/6425/1/20493_1951_MAL.pdf}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Geography_of_Malabar1.jpg|thumb|Valluvanad Taluk in Malappuram Division of Erstwhile [[Malabar District]] (1909)]]
[[File:Geography_of_Malabar1.jpg|thumb|Map of Valluvanad Taluk in [[Malabar District]] (1909)|left]]
This place was the headquarters of the [[Valluvanad (southern Malabar)|Valluvanad Swaroopam]] dynasty along with the neighbouring [[Angadipuram]].<ref name="princelystatesofindia1">{{Cite web |url=http://princelystatesofindia.com/Extinguished/walluwanad.html |title=princelystatesofindia.com |access-date=19 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316023437/http://princelystatesofindia.com/Extinguished/walluwanad.html |archive-date=16 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Valluvanad was ruled by a [[Samanthan Nair]] clan known as [[M. K. Vellodi|Vellodi]]s, similar to the [[Eradi]]s of neighbouring [[Eranad]] and [[Nedungadi]]s of [[Ottapalam|Nedunganad]]. The rulers of Valluvanad were known by the title ''Valluvakonathiri''/''Vellattiri''.


According to local legends, the last [[Legend of Cheraman Perumals|Cheraman Perumal]] ruler gave a vast extension of land in [[South Malabar]] during his journey to [[Mecca]] to one of their governors, ''Valluvakonathiri'', and left for pilgrimage.<ref name="princelystatesofindia1"/> Valluvanad was famous for the [[Mamankam festival]]s, held once in 12 years and the endless wars against the [[Zamorin of Calicut]].<ref name="princelystatesofindia1"/>
During the last decades of the eighteenth century, the region came under the control of the vast [[Kingdom of Mysore]], and was the headquarters of the [[Kingdom of Valluvanad]]. Perinthalmanna, along with the towns of [[Malappuram]], [[Manjeri]], and [[Tirurangadi]], was one of the main centres of the [[Malabar Rebellion]] of 1921.<ref name="askh">{{cite book |last1=Sreedhara Menon |first1=A. |title=A Survey of Kerala History |year=2007 |publisher=DC Books |location=Kottayam |isbn=9788126415786 |edition=2007 }}</ref> Now it is one of the important commercial centre in [[Malappuram district]].


During the last decades of the eighteenth century, the region came under the control of the vast [[Kingdom of Mysore]]. The town served as the headquarters of the Valluvanad Taluk in the erstwhile [[Malabar District]] during [[British Raj]].<ref name="Malabar"/> Perinthalmanna, along with the towns of [[Malappuram]], [[Manjeri]], and [[Tirurangadi]], was one of the main centres of the [[Malabar Rebellion]] of 1921.<ref name="askh">{{cite book |last1=Sreedhara Menon |first1=A. |title=A Survey of Kerala History |year=2007 |publisher=DC Books |location=Kottayam |isbn=9788126415786 |edition=2007 |url=https://dcbookstore.com/books/a-survey-of-kerala-history}}</ref> Now it is one of the important commercial centres in [[Malappuram district]].
Perinthalmanna became a Grama Panchayat in 1933 under the [[Malabar District]] board. The town was later upgraded to a municipality on 10 February 1990.<ref name="pmna2">{{Cite web |title=Perinthalmanna - About city |url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/sub-district/991057/12 |access-date=2020-12-11 |website=Kudumbasree}}</ref> As of the 2011 India census, Perinthalmanna had a population of 49,723 spread over an area of {{convert|34|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities">{{Cite web |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3205_PART_B_MALAPPURAM.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |title=Malappuram census handbook}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kudumbashree {{!}} About ULBs - Perinthalmanna Municipality |url=https://www.kudumbashree.org/sub-district/991057/12 |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=www.kudumbashree.org}}</ref>
Perinthalmanna serves as the headquarters of one of the two [[Revenue Divisions of Kerala|revenue divisions]] in Malappuram district, having jurisdiction over [[Perinthalmanna taluk|Perinthalmanna]], [[Eranad Taluk|Eranad]], and [[Nilambur]] [[List of talukas of Kerala|taluks]].
Perinthalmanna is also as the headquarters of Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat and Revenue Divisional Office and Sub Divisional Police Office.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Revenue Divisional Office, Perinthalmanna {{!}} Welcome to Malappuram {{!}} India |url=https://malappuram.nic.in/en/directory/ajeesh-k/ |access-date=2023-05-05 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Website of Malappuram - Perinthalmanna Sub Division |url=https://malappuram.keralapolice.gov.in/page/perinthalmanna-sub-division |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=malappuram.keralapolice.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Block Panchayaths {{!}} CRD |url=https://rdd.lsgkerala.gov.in/en/blocks/58 |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=rdd.lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref>


[[Poonthanam Nambudiri]], a prominent 16th century [[Malayalam]] poet and the author of ''[[Jnanappana]]'', and [[E. M. S. Namboodiripad]], the first Chief Minister of Kerala, were born here.
==Geography==
[[File:Kodikuthimala, Malappuram.jpg|thumbnail|[[Kodikuthimala]] hill station, east of Perinthalmanna|left]]
The [[Thuthapuzha]], a tributary of the [[Bharathappuzha]] ([[Ponnani]] River), which is also the longest river of Kerala, flows through [[Anamangad|Thootha]], a village located about 10&nbsp;km from Perinthalmanna.<ref name="c2011">{{cite book |last1=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |title=District Census Handbook, Malappuram |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3205_PART_B_MALAPPURAM.pdf}}</ref> The [[Western Ghats]] mountain range begins east of Perinthalmanna.<ref name="c2011"/> [[Kodikuthimala]] hillstation is located in the [[Thazhekkod, Malappuram district|Thazhekode]] village of [[Perinthalmanna taluk|Perinthalmanna Taluk]], which also shares its boundary with the municipality of Perinthalmanna.<ref name="c2011"/> [[Melattur, Kerala|Melattur]] village of Perinthalmanna Taluk is a part of [[Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve]].<ref name="c2011"/>


==Geography==
[[Angadipuram Laterite]] is a notified [[National Geological Monument|National Geo-heritage Monument]] located about {{convert|2|km|spell=in}} west of the Perinthalmanna town centre.
[[File:Kodikuthimala, Malappuram.jpg|thumbnail|[[Kodikuthimala]] hillstation is situated on the eastern side of Perinthalmanna]]
<ref name=gsi1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/portal/page?_pageid=127,529542&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL |title=National Geological Monument, from Geological Survey of India website |access-date=2017-05-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712055947/http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/portal/page?_pageid=127,529542&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL |archive-date=2017-07-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=gsi2>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=137573 Geo-Heritage Sites, Minister of Mines Press release, 09-March-2016]</ref><ref name=gsi3>[http://naturalheritage.intach.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Geoheritage-Monograph.pdf national geo-heritage of India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111120428/http://naturalheritage.intach.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Geoheritage-Monograph.pdf |date=11 January 2017 }}, [[Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage|INTACH]]</ref>
[[Thuthapuzha]], a tributary of [[Bharathappuzha]] ([[Ponnani]] River), which is also the longest river of Kerala, passes through Perinthalmanna.<ref name="c2011">{{cite book |last1=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |title=District Census Handbook, Malappuram |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |location=Thiruvananthapuram |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3205_PART_B_MALAPPURAM.pdf}}</ref> [[Western Ghats]] mountain ranges begin to the eastern direction from Perinthalmanna.<ref name="c2011"/> [[Kodikuthimala]] hillstation is located in the [[Thazhekkod, Malappuram district|Thazhekode]] village of [[Perinthalmanna taluk]], which also shares its boundary with the municipality of Perinthalmanna.<ref name="c2011"/> [[Melattur, Kerala|Melattur]] village of [[Perinthalmanna taluk]] is a part of [[Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve]].<ref name="c2011"/>


[[Angadipuram Laterite]] is a notified [[National Geological Monument|National Geo-heritage Monument]] located about {{convert|2|km|spell=in}} west of Perinthalmanna town centre.
[[Delonix regia|Gulmohar]] flowering trees are widely seen in the Perinthalmanna area.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Gulmohar flowers give a different hue to Melattur railway station |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2020/05/21/gulmohar-flowers-give-different-hue-melattur-railway-station.html|last=Our Currespondent|date=21 May 2020|access-date=30 April 2021|work=Onmanorama|publisher=Manorama Online}}</ref>
<ref name=gsi1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/portal/page?_pageid=127,529542&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL |title=National Geological Monument, from Geological Survey of India website |access-date=2017-05-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712055947/http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/portal/page?_pageid=127,529542&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL |archive-date=2017-07-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=gsi2>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=137573 Geo-Heritage Sites, Minister of Mines Press release, 09-March-2016]</ref><ref name=gsi3>[http://naturalheritage.intach.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Geoheritage-Monograph.pdf national geo-heritage of India], [[Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage|INTACH]]</ref> [[Nilambur-Shoranur line]] has three stations near Perinthalmanna town - A major station at [[Angadipuram railway station|Angadipuram]] and two minor stations at [[Pattikkad railway station|Pattikkad]] and [[Cherukara railway station|Cherukara]]. [[Delonix regia|Gulmohar]] flowering trees are widely seen in Perinthalmanna area.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Gulmohar flowers give a different hue to Melattur railway station |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2020/05/21/gulmohar-flowers-give-different-hue-melattur-railway-station.html|last=Our Currespondent|date=21 May 2020|access-date=30 April 2021|work=Onmanorama|publisher=Manorama Online}}</ref>


==Geo Statistics==
==Demographics==
Perinthalmanna became a Grama Panchayat in 1933 under the [[Malabar District]] board. The town was later upgraded into a municipality on 10 February 1990.<ref name="pmna"/> As of 2011 India census, Perinthalmanna had a population of 49,723 spreading an area of {{convert|34|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities"/> Perinthalmanna serves as the headquarters of one of the two [[Revenue Divisions of Kerala|revenue divisions]] included in Malappuram district, having the jurisdiction over [[Perinthalmanna taluk|Perinthalmanna]], [[Eranad Taluk|Eranad]], and [[Nilambur]] [[List of talukas of Kerala|taluks]].
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The population of Perinthalmanna was 49,723 as of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]].<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities"/> Males constituted 47.3% and females 52.7%.<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities"/> [[Malayalam]] is the most spoken language in the town. Perinthalmanna has been a multi-ethnic and multi-religious town since the early [[medieval period]]. [[Muslim]]s form the largest religious group, followed by [[Hindu]]s and [[Christians]].<ref name=census2011>{{cite web |title=Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW32C-01%20MDDS.XLS |work=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General}}</ref> The municipality of Perinthalmanna has an average [[Literacy in India#Kerala|literacy rate]] of 95.3%, which is higher than the state average of 94.0%.<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities"/>


==Civic administration==
==Civic administration==
The town is administered by the Perinthalmanna Municipality, headed by a chairperson. For administrative purposes, the town is divided into 34 [[Ward (country subdivision)|wards]],<ref name="pmna_municpality">{{Cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2015/209|title=Perinthalmanna municipality|access-date=2020-11-30|website=lsgkerala}}</ref> from which the members of the municipal council are elected for five years.  
The town is administered by the Perinthalmanna Municipality, headed by a chairperson. For administrative purposes, the municipality is divided into 37 [[Ward (country subdivision)|wards]],<ref name="pmna_municpality">{{Cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2015/209|title=Perinthalmanna municipality|access-date=2020-11-30|website=lsgkerala}}</ref> from each of which members of the [[municipal council]] are elected for five years. The incumbent Municipal Chairperson is Surayya Farooq, and the Vice Chairperson is M. B. Mohammed Fasal.
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===[[2020 Kerala local body elections|Perinthalmanna Municipality]] Election 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS KERALA - TREND 2020|url=http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in/views/index.php|access-date=2020-12-16}}</ref>===
The municipality functions through six Standing Committees—Finance, Development, Welfare, Public Works, Health and Education—each headed by a Chairperson responsible for sectoral planning, development, and administrative oversight.<ref name="pmna_municpality" />
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As of [[2011 census of India|2011 India census]], Perinthalmanna Municipal Region had a population of 49,723 spreading an area of 34 sq.km. Following the 2025 ward delimitation, Perinthalmanna Municipality now comprises 37 wards, increased from 34.<ref>[https://sec.kerala.gov.in/public/cnstncy/wd/ed3a4541-114f-4d0f-ba8a-67f8688b72bf Ward list of Perinthalmanna- State Election Commission, Kerala]</ref> These wards are listed in the below table:<ref>{{cite web |title=Wards of Perinthalmanna |url=http://sec.kerala.gov.in/index.php/Content/index/lsgd |website=sec.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|+ Members of the Perinthalmanna Municipal Council (2025)<ref name="sec2025" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala |url=https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=trend.sec.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
|-
! colspan="3" | Ward Details
! rowspan="2" | Councillor<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala |url=https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=trend.sec.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
! rowspan="2" | Party
! rowspan="2" | Alliance
! rowspan="2" | Ward Map<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Perinthalmanna Localbody |url=https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=wardmap.ksmart.live}}</ref>
|-
!Ward No.
!Ward name
!Ward name in Malayalam
|-
| 1 || Cheerattamanna || ചീരട്ടമണ്ണ || Attuparambil Sharath
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]<ref name=":3"/>
|-
| 2 || Manathumangalam || മാനത്തുമംഗലം || Aleena Mariyam
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]<ref name=":3" />
|-
| 3 || Kakkooth || കക്കൂത്ത് || Rajeena Saleem
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]<ref name=":3"/>
|-
| 4 || Mundathappadi || മുണ്ടത്തപ്പടി || Pacheeri Husaina Nasar
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF-backed}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 5 || Valiyangadi || വലിയങ്ങാടി || Mohammed Mansoor Nechiyil
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF-backed}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 6 || Kulirmala || കുളിർമല || Nalakath Mohammed Basheer
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 7 || Chembankunnu || ചെമ്പൻകുന്ന് || Ajil Kumar
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 8 || Kunnumpuram || കുന്നുംപുറം || Sameena Jaffer
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 9 || Aalakunnu || ആലക്കുന്ന് || Unais Kakkooth
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 10 || Ponniyakurussi || പൊന്നിയക്കുറിശ്ശി || Cheriyil Saleena M
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 11 || Idukkumukham || ഇടുക്കുമുഖം || Rashik K. M.
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF-backed}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 12 || Manazhi Stand || മനഴി സ്റ്റാന്റ് || Fazal Mohammed
(Vice Chairperson)
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 13 || Panchama || പഞ്ചമ || Dinesh
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 14 || Kuttippara || കുട്ടിപ്പാറ || Pacheeri Subair
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF-backed}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
| 15 || Kovilakampadi || കൊവിലകംപടി || Surayya Farooq
(Chairperson)
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
!S.No. !! Party Name !! Party symbol !! Number of Councillors
| 16 || Pathaikkara U.P. School || പാതായിക്കര യുപി സ്കൂൾ || Preetha
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
| 01 || [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]] ||[[File:LDF LOGO.svg|50px]] || 17
| 17 || Manappadi || മനപ്പടി || Sreenivasan
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
| 02 || [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] ||[[File:UDF kerala 2.O.jpg|50px]] || 09
| 18 || P.T.M. College || പി.ടി.എം കോളേജ് || Sherlija C. P.
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
| 03 || Independents || [[File:No flag.svg|75px]] || 08
| 19 || Thanneerpanthal || തണ്ണീർപന്തൽ || Arun
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|}
| 20 || Olinkara || ഒലിങ്കര || Askar Karimpanakkal
 
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
===Law and Order===
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]-backed}}
The municipality comes under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna police station, which was formed on 1 September 1988.<ref name="ps">{{Cite web|url=https://malappuram.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/police-stations/perinthalmanna-ps|title=Perinthalmanna PS|access-date=2020-11-30|website=Kerala police}}</ref> The station has the jurisdiction over the villages of Perinthalmanna, Pathaikara, [[Angadipuram]], [[Elamkulam, Malappuram|Elamkulam]], [[Aliparamba]], [[Anamangad]], [[Arakkuparamba]], [[Thazhekkod, Malappuram district|Thazhekode]], and parts of [[Pulamantol]], and [[Valambur]].<ref name="ps"/>
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
 
The border police stations are headquartered at [[Kolattur, Kerala|Kolathur]], [[Mankada]], [[Melattur, Kerala|Melattur]], [[Pattambi]], and Nattukal.<ref name="ps"/>
 
Perinthalmanna is also headquarters of one among the six subdivisions of Malappuram District Police.<ref name="sd">{{Cite web|url=https://malappuram.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/sub-divisional-offices/perinthalmanna-subdivision|title=Perinthalmanna Subdivision|website=Kerala police}}</ref> The police stations at Perinthalmanna, Kolathur, Mankada, Melattur, [[Pandikkad]], and [[Karuvarakundu]] comes under jurisdiction of Perinthalmanna subdivision of district police.<ref name="sd"/> Perinthalmanna Traffic Unit also come under the Subdivision.<ref name="sd"/>
 
'''Jurisdictional courts of Perinthalmanna Station'''<ref name="ps"/>
* Perinthalmanna Judicial First Class Court - I
* Perinthalmanna Judicial First Class Court - II
* SDM Court Perinthalmanna
* Munsiff Court Perinthalmanna
 
==Wards of Perinthalmanna==
Perinthalmanna Municipality is composed of the following 34 wards:<ref>{{cite web
|url        = http://sec.kerala.gov.in/index.php/Content/index/lsgd
|website    = sec.kerala.gov.in
|title      = Wards of Perinthalmanna
}}</ref>
 
{|class="sortable" border="2" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
!width="20px" |Ward no.
!width="75px" |Name
!width="20px" |Ward no.
!width="75px" |Name
|-
|-
|1
| 21 || Aanathaanam || ആനത്താനം || Ambili Manoj
|Cheerattamanna
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|2
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|[[Manathmangalam|Manathumangalam]]  
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|3
| 22 || Kizhakkekara || കിഴക്കേകര || Vandana
|Kakkooth
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|4
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Valiyangadi
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|5
| 23 || Thekkekara || തെക്കേക്കര || Thottasseri Khadeeja
|Kulirmala
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
|6
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|Chembankunnu
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|7
| 24 || Padinjarekkara || പടിഞ്ഞാറേക്കര || Sunil Kumar M. P.
|Kumaramkulam
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|8
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Laksham Veedu
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|9
| 25 || Valayammoochi || വളയമ്മൂച്ചി || Sumayya
|Idukkumugham
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
|10
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF-backed}}
|Manazhi Stand
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|11
| 26 || Aasharikkara || ആശാരിക്കര || Kalathil Musthafa
|Panjama
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
|12
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]-backed }}
|Kuttippara
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|13
| 27 || Marukaraparamba || മറുകരപറമ്പ് || Mohammed Shakeer T.
|Manappadi
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|14
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Pathaikkara UP School
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|15
| 28 || Kunnappally South || കുന്നപ്പള്ളി സൗത്ത് || Jumana Saleem Pathath
|Kovilakampadi
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|16
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Olingara
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|17
| 29 || Kollakode || കൊല്ലക്കോട് || Mohammed Fazil Kakran
|Kizhakkekara
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
|18
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|Thekkekara
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|19
| 30 || Vattapara || വട്ടപ്പാറ || Pacheeri Naseema Firoz
|Anathanam
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
|20
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|Padinjarekara
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|21
| 31 || Thekkinkode || തെക്കിങ്കോട് || Jishnu Narayanan
|Kunnappalli South
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|22
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Kalathilakkara
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|23
| 32 || Kavungaparamba || കാവുങ്ങപറമ്പ് || Surayyabanu (Muthu)
|Marukara Parambu
| style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | Ind.
|24
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF-backed}}
|Valayam Moochi
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|25
| 33 || J.N. Road Central || ജെ.എൻ. റോഡ് സെൻട്രൽ || Pathath Smrithi Rajesh
|Asarikkara
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|26
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Thottakkara
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|27
| 34 || Thottakkara || തോട്ടക്കര || Nisha
|J N Road
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC
|28
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|J N Road Central
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|29
| 35 || Puthoor || പുത്തൂർ || V. Rahul
|Thekkinkode
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|30
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Kavungal Parambu
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|31
| 36 || Muttungal || മുട്ടുങ്കൽ || Bindu Manikandan
|Puthur
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;" | CPI(M)
|32
| {{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|LDF}}
|Sangeetha
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|-
|-
|33
| 37 || Lemon Valley || നാരങ്ങകുണ്ട് || Sabitha
|Aalikkal
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}; color:white;" | INC
|34
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|UDF}}
|Lemon Valley
| [https://wardmap.ksmart.live/FinalN/FinalN_Malappuram_Perinthalmanna.html]
|}
|}
'''Legend''':
{{legend|{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}|[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]]}}
{{legend|{{party color|Indian National Congress}}|[[Indian National Congress]]}}
{{legend|{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}|[[Indian Union Muslim League]]}}
{{legend|{{party color|Independent politician}}|[[Independent politician|Independent]]}}


{{legend|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)]]}}
{{legend|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)]]}}'''Note:'''
* '''UDF-backed''' / '''LDF-backed''' indicates Independents supported by the respective alliance.
=== [[2025 Kerala local elections|Perinthalmanna Municipality]] election, 2025 ===
References:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala |url=https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=trend.sec.kerala.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-12-13 |title=Kerala local body elections: Historic win for UDF in Perinthalmanna after 30 years |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/udf-wins-perinthalmanna-municipality-election-wbzvbzor |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=@mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref>
{| class="sortable wikitable"
|-
! S.No.
! Party name
! Party symbol
! Number of councillors
|-
| 01
|  | [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]
| [[File:UDF logo.png|50px]]
| 15
|-
| 02
| | [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]
| [[File:Left Democratic Front (Kerala) Logo.svg|50px]]
| 14
|-
| 03
| Independents
| [[File:No flag.svg|75px]]
| 8
|}
In the 2025 Perinthalmanna municipal election, the [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] won 21 of 37 wards, ending LDF’s control since 1995. Within UDF, 10 [[Indian Union Muslim League|Muslim League]], 5 Muslim League independents, 5 [[Indian National Congress|Congress]], and 1 Congress rebel were elected. For LDF, 14 [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPM]] and 2 Left independents won.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Perinthalmanna Municipal Election Results 2025 |url=https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=Mathrubhumi%20English |access-date=2025-12-13 |work=Mathrubhumi English}}</ref>


==Important Institutions==
===[[2020 Kerala local body elections|Perinthalmanna Municipality]] election 2020===
===Government===
{|class="sortable wikitable"
'''Important Government Institutions within Perinthalmanna'''<ref name="ps"/>
|-
[[File:Angadippuram Railway station .jpg|thumb|[[Angadipuram railway station]]]]
!S.No.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS KERALA - TREND 2020|url=http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in/views/index.php|access-date=2020-12-16|archive-date=16 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216221743/http://www.trend.kerala.gov.in/views/index.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> !! Party name !! Party symbol !! Number of councillors
* Fire Force Office Perinthalmanna
|-
* Excise Office Perinthalmanna
| 01 || [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]] ||[[File:Left Democratic Front (Kerala) Logo.svg|50px]] || 17
* Sub Jail Perinthalmanna
|-
* Post Office Perinthalmanna
| 02 || [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] ||[[File:UDF logo.png|50px]] || 09
* Municipal Office Perinthalmanna
|-
* KSRTC Bus Station Perinthalmanna
| 03 || Independents || [[File:No flag.svg|75px]] || 08
* Rest House Angadipuram
|}
* Taluk Office Perinthalmanna
* [[Angadipuram railway station]]
* R T Office Perinthalmanna
* BDO Perinthalmanna
* R D Office Perinthalmanna
* Sub Treasury Perinthalmanna
* Water Authority Perinthalmanna
* KSFE Perinthalmanna
* BSNL Office Perinthalmanna
* Bevarage Godown Angadipuram
* FCI Godown Angadipuram


===Education===
==Law and order==
{{Main article|Education in Perinthalmanna}}
The municipality comes under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Police Station, which was formed on 1 September 1988.<ref name="ps">{{Cite web|url=https://malappuram.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/police-stations/perinthalmanna-ps|title=Perinthalmanna PS|access-date=2020-11-30|website=Kerala police}}</ref> This police station is part of Perinthalmanna subdivision under Malappuram police district. The station has the jurisdiction over the revenue villages of Perinthalmanna, Pathaikara, [[Angadipuram]], [[Elamkulam, Malappuram|Elamkulam]], [[Aliparamba]], [[Anamangad]], [[Arakkuparamba]], [[Thazhekkod, Malappuram district|Thazhekode]], and parts of [[Pulamantol]] and [[Valambur]].<ref name="ps"/>
'''Important Educational Institutions within Perinthalmanna'''<ref name="ps"/>
* [[Pookoya Thangal Memorial Government College]] Perinthalmanna
* SNDP College Cherukara
* St. Mary College Puthanangadi
* [[AMU Malappuram Campus]], Cherukara, Perinthalmanna
* Alsalama Institute of Architecture Perinthalmanna
* Shifa Institute of Medical Sciences Perinthalmanna
* Monti International Institute of Management Studies Perinthalmanna
* Alsalama College of Optometry Perinthalmanna
* MES Medical College, Malaparamba, Perinthalmanna
* [[MEA Engineering College, Perinthalmanna]]
* Jamia Nooria Arabic College, Pattikkad, Perinthalmanna
* Polytechnic Angadipuram
* GHSS Perinthalmanna
* GGHSS Perinthalmanna
* PEMHSS Perinthalmanna
* Tharakan HS Perinthalmanna
* HSS Pariyapuram
* GHSS Kunnakavu
* [https://micschoolcherukara.in/ MIC ENGLISH MEDIUM SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, Cherukara]
* SREE Valluvanadu Vidya Bhavan Perinthalmanna
* JSS English Medium School Ponniakurissi
* MES English Medium Perinthalmanna
* Aura Edify Perinthalmanna
* Sacred Heart CMI Public School Ponniakurissi
* Silver Mount School Perinthalmanna
* St. Joseph English Medium Puthanangadi
* GHSS [[Anamangad]]
* DUHSS Thootha
* PTMHSS Thazhekode
* GHS Aliparamba


===Healthcare===
Perinthalmanna Municipality, Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat, Alipparamba Grama Panchayat, Elamkulam Grama Panchayat, and Angadippuram Grama Panchayat are included in the Perinthalmanna Police Station limit.<ref name="ps" />
'''Important Healthcare Institutions within Perinthalmanna'''<ref name="ps"/>
[[File:Ems hospital.JPG|thumbnail|EMS memorial hospital in 2007]]
* EMS Memorial Hospital, Panambi, Perinthalmanna
* Govt. District Hospital Perinthalmanna
* Moulana Hospital Perinthalmanna
* KIMS Al-Shifa Hospital Perinthalmanna
* Shifa Institute of Medical Sciences Perinthalmanna
* Amina Hospital, [[Kozhikode]] Road, Perinthalmanna
* Ramdas Clinic & Nursing Home, [[Palakkad]] Road, Perinthalmanna
* Perinthalmanna Nursing Home, Kozhikode Road, Perinthalmanna
* MES Medical College, Malaparamba, Perinthalmanna
* JJ Hospital for Children, [[Pattambi]] Road, Perinthalmanna
* Alsalama Eye Hospital, Palakkad Road, Perinthalmanna
* Govt Hospital For Mother & Children's Care Under Gov. DH, Perinthalmanna
* Waltz Hospital, Mannarkkad Road, Perinthalmanna
* Craft Hospital, Pattambi Road, Perinthalmanna
* ARMC Aegis hospital, Bypass Road, Perinthalmanna
* MES Dental College Hospital, Malaparamba, Perinthalmanna
* Amrutham Ayurvedic Hospital, Pattambi Road, Perinthalmanna
* Ayurkerala Ayurvedic Hospital, Jubilee Road, Perinthalmanna
* Jaza Ayurvedic Hospital, Housing Colony Road, Perinthalmanna
* Ascent ENT Hospital, Kozhikode Road, Perinthalmanna
* Mumtaz Clinic & Meternity Home, Pattambi Road, Perinthalmanna
* Govt. Ayurvedic hospital, Jubilee Road, Perinthalmanna
* ECHS Polyclinic Perinthalmanna
* BKCC Heart Hospital, Dr.BK's Institute of Cardiac Care & Research, Manathmangalam
* Endodiab Clinic, Centre for Endocrinology & Diabetes, Thannerpanthal


===Finance===
The border police stations are headquartered at [[Kolattur, Kerala|Kolathur]], [[Mankada]], [[Melattur, Kerala|Melattur]], [[Koppam]], Nattukal and [[Cherpulassery]].<ref name="ps"/>
'''Important Financial Institutions within Perinthalmanna'''<ref name="ps"/>
* State Bank of India Perinthalmanna
* South Indian Bank Perinthalmanna
* HDFC Bank Perinthalmanna
* HDFC Housing Bank Perinthalmanna
* Urban bank, Perinthalmanna
* KSFE Perinthalmanna
* Axis Bank Perinthalmanna
* Cooperative Bank Perinthalmanna
* District Cooperative Bank Perinthalmanna
* Punjab National Bank Perinthalmanna
* Canara Bank Perinthalmanna
* Indian Bank Perinthalmanna
* Bank of India Perinthalmanna
* Indian Overseas Bank Perinthalmanna
* Catholic Syrian Bank Perinthalmanna
* Kerala Gramin Bank Perinthalmanna
* ICICI Bank Perinthalmanna
* Federal Bank Perinthalmanna


Perinthalmanna town is also the headquarters for one of the six subdivisions of Malappuram District Police.<ref name="sd">{{Cite web|url=https://malappuram.keralapolice.gov.in/wings/sub-divisional-offices/perinthalmanna-subdivision|title=Perinthalmanna Subdivision|website=Kerala police}}</ref> The office of the [[Deputy superintendent of police|Deputy Superintendent of Police]], Perinthalmanna, is situated in the town, and the police stations at Perinthalmanna, Kolathur, Mankada, Melattur, Pandikkad, and Karuvarakundu, as well as the Perinthalmanna Traffic Enforcement Unit, fall under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Subdivision.<ref name="sd"/>


== Courts ==
The court complex at Perinthalmanna has the following courts:<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} DISTRICT COURT MANJERI {{!}} India |url=https://malappuram.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250419094916/https://malappuram.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |archive-date=19 April 2025 |access-date=2025-09-03 |website=malappuram.dcourts.gov.in |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''[[District Munsiff Court|Munsiff]]-[[Courts of Judicial Magistrate of First Class|Magistrate Court]]''', Perinthalmanna
** a combined lower civil and criminal court, with [[Civil law (legal system)|civil jurisdiction]] over [[Perinthalmanna taluk|Perinthalmanna Taluk]] and [[criminal jurisdiction]] over Perinthalmanna and Kolathur Police Stations.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Police station wise jurisdiction; Manjeri District Judiciary |url=https://malappuram.dcourts.gov.in/police-station-wise-magistrate/ |website=District Court, Manjeri}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} DISTRICT COURT MANJERI {{!}} India |url=https://malappuram.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250419094916/https://malappuram.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |archive-date=2025-04-19 |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=malappuram.dcourts.gov.in |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[Courts of Judicial Magistrate of First Class|Judicial First Class Magistrate Court]] II,''' Perinthalmanna
** A lower criminal court that hears cases arising from the [[Melattur, Kerala|Melattur]], [[Pandikkad]], [[Karuvarakundu|Karuvarakund]], and [[Mankada]] Police Stations.<ref name=":5" />
* '''Fast Track Special Court''' ([[Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act|POCSO]])
**dedicated to the speedy disposal of [[Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act|POCSO]] cases.<ref name=":4" />


==Demographics==
==Elected representatives==
{{Pie chart
{{Main|Perinthalmanna Assembly constituency|Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency}}
|thumb = right
Perinthalmanna assembly constituency consists Perinthalmanna Municipality and surrounding panchayats of Melattur, Vettathoor, Thazhekkode, Aliparamba, Elamkulam and Pulamanthole. It is part of the [[Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency]]. The current MLA, [[Najeeb Kanthapuram]], and MP, [[E. T. Mohammed Basheer]], are from the [[Indian Union Muslim League]] (IUML), respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Members - Kerala Legislature |url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members.htm |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref>
|caption = '''Religion in Perinthalmanna''' (2011)<ref name=census2011>{{cite web |title=Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW32C-01%20MDDS.XLS |work=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General}}</ref>
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| post = [[Member of Legislative Assembly|MLA]]
|value1 = 58.54
| body = [[Perinthalmanna Assembly constituency|Perinthalmanna]]
|color1 = Green
| image = Najeeb Kanthapuram MLA.jpg
|label2 = [[Hinduism]]
| incumbent = [[Najeeb Kanthapuram]] {{nobold|([[Indian Union Muslim League|IUML]])}}
|value2 = 38.38
| imagesize = 100
|color2 = Orange
| incumbentsince = 2021
|label3 = [[Christianity]]
| first = [[P. Govindan Nambiar]]
|value3 = 2.97
| abbreviation = MLA
|color3 = DodgerBlue
| member_of = [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]]
|label4 = Other
| precursor = [[Manjalamkuzhi Ali]]
|value4 = 0.11
}}{{Infobox office
|color4 = Black
| post = [[Member of Parliament]] <br>(Lok Sabha)
| image =
| incumbent = [[E. T. Mohammed Basheer]] {{nobold|([[Indian Union Muslim League|IUML]])}}
| incumbentsince = 2021
| member_of = [[Parliament of India]] ([[Loksabha]])
| imagesize = 100px
| abbreviation = MP
}}
}}
Total population under municipality limits is 49,723 according to the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]].<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities"/> Males form 47.3% and females 52.7%.<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities"/> [[Malayalam]] is the widely spoken language in the town. Perinthalmanna has been a multi-ethnic and multi-religious town since the early [[medieval period]]. The [[Muslim]]s form the largest religious group, followed by [[Hindu]]s and [[Christians]].<ref name=census2011/> The municipality of Perinthalmanna has an average [[Literacy in India#Kerala|literacy rate]] of 95.3%, which is higher than the state average of 94.0%.<ref name="Malappuram_municipalities"/>


==Notable people==
== Health care ==
*[[Poonthanam]], author of the poem [[Jnanappana|''Njanappana'']]
Perinthalmanna is widely regarded as a major health care hub in Kerala, often referred to as the “hospital city” of Malabar due to the high concentration of multi-speciality hospitals, super-speciality centres, and clinics located in and around the town. Patients from across Malappuram district and neighbouring regions such as Palakkad, Thrissur, and Kozhikode frequently seek medical treatment here.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malappuram-Public Hospitals – sha |url=https://sha.kerala.gov.in/?page_id=530&lang=en |access-date=2025-09-03 |website=sha.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
*[[E.M.S. Namboodiripad]], the first [[Chief Minister of Kerala]], born in [[Elamkulam, Malappuram|Elamkulam]]
*[[Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair]]
*[[Neralattu Rama Poduval]],
*[[Nalakath Soopy]], MLA for 26 years from 1980- 2006 and former Minister for Education
*[[Cherukadu|Cherukadu Govinda Pisharody]] a notable Marxist writer born at Eravimangalam.
*[[Rajeev Nair]], Writer, lyricist, and producer.
* [[Ravi Menon]] - Actor.
*[[Manjalamkuzhi Ali]], the current MLA from the constituency.
* [[K. P. A. Majeed]] - Former [[Chief Whip]] of the [[Government of Kerala]].
* [[Mahmood Kooria]], historian.
* [[Melattur Sahadevan]], Carnatic music vocalist.
*[[P. Sreeramakrishnan]], [[Speaker (politics)|Former Speaker]] of [[Kerala Legislature]]
*[[M. P. M. Menon]], former Indian diplomat.
*[[Paloli Mohammed Kutty]], former minister of Kerala.
*Sudeep Palanad, playback singer.
* [[V. Sasikumar]], former MLA of [[Perinthalmanna (State Assembly constituency)]]
* [[Sooraj Thelakkad]], An actor
* [[Vinay Govind]], film director.
* [[Vazhenkada Vijayan]] - Retired principal of [[Kerala Kalamandalam]].
* [[Mankada Ravi Varma]]
* [[Mersheena Neenu]], actress.


==Transportation==
The following are the major hospitals in Perinthalmanna:<br />
===Road===
{{Large|'''Government sector'''}}
[[File:Comrade Govindhan Nambiar Junction, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram Dt, India.jpg|thumbnail|Comrade Govindan Nambiar Junction, Perinthalmanna]]
Perinthalmanna is situated at the centre of Kozhikode - Malappuram - Palakkad [[National Highway 966 (India)|National Highway 966]].<ref name="pmna"/> [[Pattambi]] Road, [[Cherpulassery]] Road, [[Valanchery]] Road, [[Nilambur]] Road, [[Kozhikode]] Road, [[Palakkad]] Road and [[Ooty]] Road are seven important roads in Perinthalmanna.<ref name="pmna"/>


[[Shornur]] - Perinthalmanna [[State Highway 23 (Kerala)|State Highway 23]] ends by joining NH 966 at Perinthalmanna.<ref name="pmna"/> Perumbilavu - [[Nilambur]]  [[State Highway 39 (Kerala)|State Highway 39]] also passes through the town, another important road is [[State Highway 53 (Kerala)|State Highway 53]] which connects Palakkad to Perinthalmanna via [[Cherpulassery]].<ref name="pmna"/> [[Valanchery]] - Nilambur  [[State Highway 73 (Kerala)|State Highway 73]] also passes through Perinthalmanna.<ref name="pmna"/>
* Government District Hospital, Perinthalmanna (under ''Malappuram District Panchayat'')<ref name="Malappuram-Public Hospitals – sha">{{Cite web |title=Malappuram-Public Hospitals – sha |url=https://sha.kerala.gov.in/?page_id=530&lang=en |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=sha.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
* Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Perinthalmanna (under ''Perinthalmanna Municipality'')<ref name="Malappuram-Public Hospitals – sha"/>
* Government Homeopathic Dispensary, Perinthalmanna (under ''Perinthalmanna Municipality'')<ref name="Malappuram-Public Hospitals – sha"/>
{{Large|'''Private sector'''}}
* [[Muslim Educational Society|MES]] Medical College Hospital, Angadippuram, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://mesmedicalcollege.edu.in/ |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=Mes Medical College |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Perinthalmanna PS">{{Cite web |title=Perinthalmanna PS |url=https://ps.keralapolice.gov.in/perinthalmanna-ps/about |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=ps.keralapolice.gov.in}}</ref>
* Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=Moulana Hospital |url=https://moulanahospital.com/ |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=Moulana Hospital |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Perinthalmanna PS"/>
* Kims Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Meridian Solutions |title=Kims Alshifa |url=https://kimsalshifahospital.com/ |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=kimsalshifahospital.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Perinthalmanna PS"/>
* EMS Memorial Co-operative Hospital & Research Centre, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=EMS {{!}} Home |url=https://www.emshospital.org.in/ |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=www.emshospital.org.in}}</ref><ref name="Perinthalmanna PS"/>
* Ramdas Clinic and Nursing Home, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=Doctors |url=https://ramdashospital.com/wp/doctors/ |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=Ramdas Hospital |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Perinthalmanna PS"/>
* Amina Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref name="Perinthalmanna PS"/>
* Perinthalmanna Nursing Home (Dr. Balagopal Memorial Hospital), Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=PERINTALMANNA NURSING HOME – Hospital based in Perintalmanna , Kerala |url=https://pnh.co.in/ |access-date=2026-01-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Crafts Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=Craft {{!}} Hospital |url=https://crafthospital.com/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251108070712/https://crafthospital.com/ |archive-date=2025-11-08 |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=crafthospital.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ascent ENT Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best ENT Hospital in Kerala, India {{!}} ASCENT HOSPITAL |url=https://www.ascenthospital.com/ |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=www.ascenthospital.com}}</ref>
* Armc Aegis Mother and Child Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=ARMC AEGIS Hospital |url=https://www.armcaegis.com/ |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=www.armcaegis.com}}</ref>
* J.J Hospital for Children, Perinthalmanna<ref>https://prism.kerala.gov.in/Hospitals.jsp</ref>
* Al Salama Eye Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Meridian Solutions |title=Best Eye Care Hospital Perinthalmanna {{!}} Malappuram {{!}} Book Appoinment Online |url=https://www.alsalama.org/ |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=Al Salama Eye Hospital Kerala |language=en}}</ref>
* Abate Eye Hospital, Perinthalmanna<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best Eye Hospital in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram {{!}} Eye Clinic |url=https://abatehospital.com/perinthalmanna.php |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=Abate Eye Hospital Perinthalmanna |language=en}}</ref>


The town is facilitated by a KSRTC Sub Depot and 3 private bus stands.<ref name="pmna"/>
==Notable people==
 
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===Rail===
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[[File:DR0034DSC 6627.jpg|thumbnail|[[Angadipuram railway station]]]]
* [[Manjalamkuzhi Ali]] – the former MLA from the constituency
[[Angadipuram railway station|Angadippuram Railway Station]] is a major railway station on the [[Nilambur–Shoranur line|Nilambur - Shornur Line]] which located {{cvt|2.5|km}} west of Perinthalmanna town.
* [[Vinay Govind]] – film director
 
* [[Paloli Mohammed Kutty]] – politician, social worker and former MLA from the constituency
Trains are available from here to [[Nilambur]], [[Shoranur|Shornur]], [[Palakkad]], [[Kottayam]] and [[Kochuveli railway station|Kochuveli]].
* [[E. M. S. Namboodiripad]], first Chief Minister of Kerala, hails from [[Elamkulam, Malappuram|Elamkulam]]
 
* [[V. Sasikumar]] – politician, labour union leader and former MLA from the constituency
===Air===
* [[Nalakath Soopy]] – MLA for 26 years from 1980 to 2006 and former Minister for Education
The nearest airport to Perintalmanna is [[Calicut International Airport|Karipur Airport]], {{cvt|45|km}} from [[Kondotty]].
* [[P. Sreeramakrishnan]] – politician and former speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly
 
* [[Vignesh Puthur]] - cricketor
==Places of Interest==
[[File:Paloor Kotta Waterfall, Perinthalmanna (3).png|thumbnail|[[Paloor Kotta Falls]]]]
* ''Poonthanam Illam'' - birthplace of [[Poonthanam Nambudiri]]
* [[Kodikuthimala]] - Hillstation
* [[Paloor Kotta Falls]] - a waterfall adjacent to Paloor Fort built by [[Tipu Sultan]] in 18th century CE


==Perinthalmanna Block==
==Perinthalmanna Block==
Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is the local body responsible for the block-level administration of the following [[Gram panchayat]]s:<ref name="block"/>
Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is the rural local body responsible for the block-level administration of the following [[Gram panchayat]]s:<ref name="block"/>
* [[Aliparamba]]
* [[Aliparamba]]
* [[Angadipuram]]
* [[Angadipuram]]
Line 401: Line 455:
* [[Thazhekkod, Malappuram district|Thazhekode]]
* [[Thazhekkod, Malappuram district|Thazhekode]]
* [[Vettattur|Vettathur]]
* [[Vettattur|Vettathur]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|+Grama panchayats in Perinthalmanna Block
|-
! Sl.
! Gram Panchayat<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grama Panchayats {{!}} Welcome to Malappuram {{!}} India |url=https://malappuram.nic.in/en/panchayats/ |access-date=2025-12-25 |language=en-US}}</ref>
! Wards<ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala |url=https://lbtrend.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=lbtrend.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
! Population
(2011)<ref>{{Cite web |title=മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലയിലെ ജനസംഖ്യ വിവരങ്ങള്‍ {{!}} പഞ്ചായത്ത് വകുപ്പ് |url=https://dop.lsgkerala.gov.in/ml/basic-page/1053 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250418021924/https://dop.lsgkerala.gov.in/ml/basic-page/1053 |archive-date=2025-04-18 |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=dop.lsgkerala.gov.in |language=ml}}</ref>
! Area
(Sq.km)<ref>https://dop.lsgkerala.gov.in/en/node/1030</ref>
! President
! Party
! Alliance<ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala |url=https://lbtrend.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=lbtrend.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
|-
| 1 || [[Aliparamba]]|| 24 || 41,725 ||  34.37|| Ayisha Mekkottil
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|-
| 2 || [[Angadipuram]]|| 24 ||  56,451||  38.50|| Shabeer Karumukkil
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|-
| 3 || [[Elamkulam, Malappuram|Elamkulam]]|| 18 ||  26,456||  21.31|| Shaheena Teacher
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|-
| 4 || [[Keezhattur]] || 22 ||  36,317||  40.00|| P.K Moosakkutty
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|-
| 5 || [[Melattur, Kerala|Melattur]]|| 18 ||  27,250||  27.24|| Ramseena Mujeeb
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|-
| 6 || [[Pulamanthole]] || 23 ||  37,785||  32.15|| Sudha Pottipara
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|-
| 7 || [[Thazhekkod, Malappuram district|Thazhekkode]]|| 24 ||  41,982||  45.03|| Hussain Kallappadan
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|-
| 8 || [[Vettattur]]|| 19 ||  28,104||  35.84|| Sulaikha Karimbana
| style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;" | IUML
| {{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]}}
|}
Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is divided into 19 divisions, with each member elected from a division. Adv. [[Najma Thabsheera]] ([[Indian Union Muslim League|IUML]]) has been the President of the Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat since 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=A |first=Abdul Nazer M. |date=2025-12-14 |title=Kerala local body poll results: Young viral candidates turn the tide |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2025/Dec/14/kerala-local-body-poll-results-young-viral-candidates-turn-the-tide |access-date=2025-12-28 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>  The divisions of block panchayat are as follows:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat {{!}} Local Self Government Department |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2020/116 |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
|+ Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Wards (2025)<ref name="delimitation2025">State Election Commission of Kerala. ''Final ward delimitation for Block Panchayats – 2025 Kerala local body elections''.</ref>
! width="20px" | Ward no.
! width="75px" | Name
! width="20px" | Ward no.
! width="75px" | Name
|-
| 1 || Nenmini || 11 || Thootha
|-
| 2 || Keezhattoor || 12 || Kunnakkavu
|-
| 3 || Melattur || 13 || Elamkulam
|-
| 4 || Chemmaniyodu || 14 || Pulamanthole
|-
| 5 || Kariavattam || 15 || Kuruvambalam
|-
| 6 || Vettathur || 16 || Pariyapuram
|-
| 7 || Arakkuparambu || 17 || Thirurkkad
|-
| 8 || Thazhekode || 18 || Angadipuram
|-
| 9 || Anamangad || 19 || Valamboor
|-
| 10 || Aliparamba ||  ||
|}
===Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Election 2025===
{|class="sortable wikitable"
|+[[2025 Kerala local elections|Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Election 2025]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Body Elections 2025 - TREND by State Election Commission Kerala |url=https://trend.sec.kerala.gov.in/ |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=trend.sec.kerala.gov.in}}</ref>
|-
!S.No. !! Party name !! Party symbol !! Number of Members
|-
| 01 || [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] || [[File:UDF logo.png|50px]] || 17
|-
| 02 || [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]] || [[File:Left Democratic Front (Kerala) Logo.svg|50px]] || 02
|-
| 03 || [[National Democratic Alliance (India)|NDA]] || [[File:Bharatiya Janata Party (icon).svg|51x51px]]|| 00
|-
|}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Education in Perinthalmanna]]
* [[Education in Perinthalmanna]]
* [[Perinthalmanna (State Assembly constituency)]]
* [[Perinthalmanna (State Assembly constituency)]]
* [[Perinthalmanna taluk]]
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* [[Angadipuram Laterite]]
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Perinthalmanna
Town / Municipality
Perintalmanna
Night view of Perinthalmanna Municipal town
Night view of Perinthalmanna Municipal town
Perinthalmanna is located in Kerala
Perinthalmanna
Perinthalmanna
Location in Kerala, India
Perinthalmanna is located in India
Perinthalmanna
Perinthalmanna
Perinthalmanna (India)
Coordinates: 10°58′36″N 76°13′37″E / 10.9765415°N 76.2269231°E / 10.9765415; 76.2269231
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
TalukPerinthalmanna
Revenue villagesPerintalmanna
Pathaikkara
Government
 • TypeSecond Grade Municipality
 • BodyPerinthalmanna Municipality
 • ChairpersonSurayya Farooq (IUML)
 • Vice ChairpersonM.B Mohammed Fasal (INC)
 • M.L.ANajeeb Kanthapuram (UDF)
Area
[1]
 • Total34.41 km2 (13.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total49,723
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679322
Telephone code04933
Vehicle registrationKL-53
State Assembly ConstituencyPerinthalmanna LAC
Lok Sabha ConstituencyMalappuram HPC
Websiteperinthalmannamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in

Perinthalmanna is a town and municipality in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It serves as the administrative centre for the Perinthalmanna taluk, as well as a revenue division, a community development block, and a police sub-division bearing the same name.[2] It was formerly the headquarters of the Kingdom of Valluvanad. The town is located 23 kilometres (14 mi) southwest of Malappuram at the centre of the Kozhikode–Palakkad National Highway 966.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

Map of Valluvanad Taluk in Malabar District (1909)

During the last decades of the eighteenth century, the region came under the control of the vast Kingdom of Mysore, and was the headquarters of the Kingdom of Valluvanad. Perinthalmanna, along with the towns of Malappuram, Manjeri, and Tirurangadi, was one of the main centres of the Malabar Rebellion of 1921.[4] Now it is one of the important commercial centre in Malappuram district.

Perinthalmanna became a Grama Panchayat in 1933 under the Malabar District board. The town was later upgraded to a municipality on 10 February 1990.[5] As of the 2011 India census, Perinthalmanna had a population of 49,723 spread over an area of 34 km2 (13 sq mi).[1][6] Perinthalmanna serves as the headquarters of one of the two revenue divisions in Malappuram district, having jurisdiction over Perinthalmanna, Eranad, and Nilambur taluks. Perinthalmanna is also as the headquarters of Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat and Revenue Divisional Office and Sub Divisional Police Office.[7][8][9]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Kodikuthimala hill station, east of Perinthalmanna

The Thuthapuzha, a tributary of the Bharathappuzha (Ponnani River), which is also the longest river of Kerala, flows through Thootha, a village located about 10 km from Perinthalmanna.[10] The Western Ghats mountain range begins east of Perinthalmanna.[10] Kodikuthimala hillstation is located in the Thazhekode village of Perinthalmanna Taluk, which also shares its boundary with the municipality of Perinthalmanna.[10] Melattur village of Perinthalmanna Taluk is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.[10]

Angadipuram Laterite is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument located about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi)* west of the Perinthalmanna town centre. [11][12][13]

Gulmohar flowering trees are widely seen in the Perinthalmanna area.[14]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religion in Perinthalmanna municipality (2011)[15]

  Islam (58.54%)
  Hinduism (38.38%)
  Christianity (2.97%)
  Other (0.11%)

The population of Perinthalmanna was 49,723 as of the 2011 census.[1] Males constituted 47.3% and females 52.7%.[1] Malayalam is the most spoken language in the town. Perinthalmanna has been a multi-ethnic and multi-religious town since the early medieval period. Muslims form the largest religious group, followed by Hindus and Christians.[15] The municipality of Perinthalmanna has an average literacy rate of 95.3%, which is higher than the state average of 94.0%.[1]

Civic administration[edit | edit source]

The town is administered by the Perinthalmanna Municipality, headed by a chairperson. For administrative purposes, the municipality is divided into 37 wards,[16] from each of which members of the municipal council are elected for five years. The incumbent Municipal Chairperson is Surayya Farooq, and the Vice Chairperson is M. B. Mohammed Fasal.

The municipality functions through six Standing Committees—Finance, Development, Welfare, Public Works, Health and Education—each headed by a Chairperson responsible for sectoral planning, development, and administrative oversight.[16]

As of 2011 India census, Perinthalmanna Municipal Region had a population of 49,723 spreading an area of 34 sq.km. Following the 2025 ward delimitation, Perinthalmanna Municipality now comprises 37 wards, increased from 34.[17] These wards are listed in the below table:[18]

Members of the Perinthalmanna Municipal Council (2025)[19][20]
Ward Details Councillor[21][22] Party Alliance Ward Map[23]
Ward No. Ward name Ward name in Malayalam
1 Cheerattamanna ചീരട്ടമണ്ണ Attuparambil Sharath CPI(M)   LDF [1][23]
2 Manathumangalam മാനത്തുമംഗലം Aleena Mariyam INC   UDF [2][23]
3 Kakkooth കക്കൂത്ത് Rajeena Saleem IUML   UDF [3][23]
4 Mundathappadi മുണ്ടത്തപ്പടി Pacheeri Husaina Nasar Ind.   UDF-backed [4]
5 Valiyangadi വലിയങ്ങാടി Mohammed Mansoor Nechiyil Ind.   LDF-backed [5]
6 Kulirmala കുളിർമല Nalakath Mohammed Basheer IUML   UDF [6]
7 Chembankunnu ചെമ്പൻകുന്ന് Ajil Kumar CPI(M)   LDF [7]
8 Kunnumpuram കുന്നുംപുറം Sameena Jaffer IUML   UDF [8]
9 Aalakunnu ആലക്കുന്ന് Unais Kakkooth IUML   UDF [9]
10 Ponniyakurussi പൊന്നിയക്കുറിശ്ശി Cheriyil Saleena M IUML   UDF [10]
11 Idukkumukham ഇടുക്കുമുഖം Rashik K. M. Ind.   UDF-backed [11]
12 Manazhi Stand മനഴി സ്റ്റാന്റ് Fazal Mohammed

(Vice Chairperson)

INC   UDF [12]
13 Panchama പഞ്ചമ Dinesh INC   UDF [13]
14 Kuttippara കുട്ടിപ്പാറ Pacheeri Subair Ind.   UDF-backed [14]
15 Kovilakampadi കൊവിലകംപടി Surayya Farooq

(Chairperson)

IUML   UDF [15]
16 Pathaikkara U.P. School പാതായിക്കര യുപി സ്കൂൾ Preetha CPI(M)   LDF [16]
17 Manappadi മനപ്പടി Sreenivasan CPI(M)   LDF [17]
18 P.T.M. College പി.ടി.എം കോളേജ് Sherlija C. P. CPI(M)   LDF [18]
19 Thanneerpanthal തണ്ണീർപന്തൽ Arun IUML   UDF [19]
20 Olinkara ഒലിങ്കര Askar Karimpanakkal Ind.   UDF-backed [20]
21 Aanathaanam ആനത്താനം Ambili Manoj CPI(M)   LDF [21]
22 Kizhakkekara കിഴക്കേകര Vandana CPI(M)   LDF [22]
23 Thekkekara തെക്കേക്കര Thottasseri Khadeeja IUML   UDF [23]
24 Padinjarekkara പടിഞ്ഞാറേക്കര Sunil Kumar M. P. CPI(M)   LDF [24]
25 Valayammoochi വളയമ്മൂച്ചി Sumayya Ind.   UDF-backed [25]
26 Aasharikkara ആശാരിക്കര Kalathil Musthafa Ind.   UDF-backed [26]
27 Marukaraparamba മറുകരപറമ്പ് Mohammed Shakeer T. CPI(M)   LDF [27]
28 Kunnappally South കുന്നപ്പള്ളി സൗത്ത് Jumana Saleem Pathath CPI(M)   LDF [28]
29 Kollakode കൊല്ലക്കോട് Mohammed Fazil Kakran IUML   UDF [29]
30 Vattapara വട്ടപ്പാറ Pacheeri Naseema Firoz IUML   UDF [30]
31 Thekkinkode തെക്കിങ്കോട് Jishnu Narayanan CPI(M)   LDF [31]
32 Kavungaparamba കാവുങ്ങപറമ്പ് Surayyabanu (Muthu) Ind.   LDF-backed [32]
33 J.N. Road Central ജെ.എൻ. റോഡ് സെൻട്രൽ Pathath Smrithi Rajesh CPI(M)   LDF [33]
34 Thottakkara തോട്ടക്കര Nisha INC   UDF [34]
35 Puthoor പുത്തൂർ V. Rahul CPI(M)   LDF [35]
36 Muttungal മുട്ടുങ്കൽ Bindu Manikandan CPI(M)   LDF [36]
37 Lemon Valley നാരങ്ങകുണ്ട് Sabitha INC   UDF [37]

Legend:

  Communist Party of India (Marxist)
  Indian National Congress
  Indian Union Muslim League
  Independent
  United Democratic Front (Kerala)
  Left Democratic Front (Kerala)

Note:

  • UDF-backed / LDF-backed indicates Independents supported by the respective alliance.

Perinthalmanna Municipality election, 2025[edit | edit source]

References:[24][25]

S.No. Party name Party symbol Number of councillors
01 UDF 15
02 LDF 14
03 Independents 8

In the 2025 Perinthalmanna municipal election, the UDF won 21 of 37 wards, ending LDF’s control since 1995. Within UDF, 10 Muslim League, 5 Muslim League independents, 5 Congress, and 1 Congress rebel were elected. For LDF, 14 CPM and 2 Left independents won.[21]

Perinthalmanna Municipality election 2020[edit | edit source]

S.No.[26] Party name Party symbol Number of councillors
01 LDF 17
02 UDF 09
03 Independents 08

Law and order[edit | edit source]

The municipality comes under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Police Station, which was formed on 1 September 1988.[27] This police station is part of Perinthalmanna subdivision under Malappuram police district. The station has the jurisdiction over the revenue villages of Perinthalmanna, Pathaikara, Angadipuram, Elamkulam, Aliparamba, Anamangad, Arakkuparamba, Thazhekode, and parts of Pulamantol and Valambur.[27]

Perinthalmanna Municipality, Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat, Alipparamba Grama Panchayat, Elamkulam Grama Panchayat, and Angadippuram Grama Panchayat are included in the Perinthalmanna Police Station limit.[27]

The border police stations are headquartered at Kolathur, Mankada, Melattur, Koppam, Nattukal and Cherpulassery.[27]

Perinthalmanna town is also the headquarters for one of the six subdivisions of Malappuram District Police.[28] The office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Perinthalmanna, is situated in the town, and the police stations at Perinthalmanna, Kolathur, Mankada, Melattur, Pandikkad, and Karuvarakundu, as well as the Perinthalmanna Traffic Enforcement Unit, fall under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Subdivision.[28]

Courts[edit | edit source]

The court complex at Perinthalmanna has the following courts:[29]

Elected representatives[edit | edit source]

Main articles: Perinthalmanna Assembly constituency and Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency

Perinthalmanna assembly constituency consists Perinthalmanna Municipality and surrounding panchayats of Melattur, Vettathoor, Thazhekkode, Aliparamba, Elamkulam and Pulamanthole. It is part of the Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency. The current MLA, Najeeb Kanthapuram, and MP, E. T. Mohammed Basheer, are from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), respectively.[32] Template:Infobox officeTemplate:Infobox office

Health care[edit | edit source]

Perinthalmanna is widely regarded as a major health care hub in Kerala, often referred to as the “hospital city” of Malabar due to the high concentration of multi-speciality hospitals, super-speciality centres, and clinics located in and around the town. Patients from across Malappuram district and neighbouring regions such as Palakkad, Thrissur, and Kozhikode frequently seek medical treatment here.[33]

The following are the major hospitals in Perinthalmanna:
Government sector

  • Government District Hospital, Perinthalmanna (under Malappuram District Panchayat)[34]
  • Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Perinthalmanna (under Perinthalmanna Municipality)[34]
  • Government Homeopathic Dispensary, Perinthalmanna (under Perinthalmanna Municipality)[34]

Private sector

  • MES Medical College Hospital, Angadippuram, Perinthalmanna[35][36]
  • Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna[37][36]
  • Kims Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna[38][36]
  • EMS Memorial Co-operative Hospital & Research Centre, Perinthalmanna[39][36]
  • Ramdas Clinic and Nursing Home, Perinthalmanna[40][36]
  • Amina Hospital, Perinthalmanna[36]
  • Perinthalmanna Nursing Home (Dr. Balagopal Memorial Hospital), Perinthalmanna[41]
  • Crafts Hospital, Perinthalmanna[42]
  • Ascent ENT Hospital, Perinthalmanna[43]
  • Armc Aegis Mother and Child Hospital, Perinthalmanna[44]
  • J.J Hospital for Children, Perinthalmanna[45]
  • Al Salama Eye Hospital, Perinthalmanna[46]
  • Abate Eye Hospital, Perinthalmanna[47]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Perinthalmanna Block[edit | edit source]

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is the rural local body responsible for the block-level administration of the following Gram panchayats:[2]

Grama panchayats in Perinthalmanna Block
Sl. Gram Panchayat[48] Wards[49] Population

(2011)[50]

Area

(Sq.km)[51]

President Party Alliance[52]
1 Aliparamba 24 41,725 34.37 Ayisha Mekkottil IUML   UDF
2 Angadipuram 24 56,451 38.50 Shabeer Karumukkil IUML   UDF
3 Elamkulam 18 26,456 21.31 Shaheena Teacher IUML   UDF
4 Keezhattur 22 36,317 40.00 P.K Moosakkutty IUML   UDF
5 Melattur 18 27,250 27.24 Ramseena Mujeeb IUML   UDF
6 Pulamanthole 23 37,785 32.15 Sudha Pottipara IUML   UDF
7 Thazhekkode 24 41,982 45.03 Hussain Kallappadan IUML   UDF
8 Vettattur 19 28,104 35.84 Sulaikha Karimbana IUML   UDF

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is divided into 19 divisions, with each member elected from a division. Adv. Najma Thabsheera (IUML) has been the President of the Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat since 2025.[53] The divisions of block panchayat are as follows:[54]

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Wards (2025)[55]
Ward no. Name Ward no. Name
1 Nenmini 11 Thootha
2 Keezhattoor 12 Kunnakkavu
3 Melattur 13 Elamkulam
4 Chemmaniyodu 14 Pulamanthole
5 Kariavattam 15 Kuruvambalam
6 Vettathur 16 Pariyapuram
7 Arakkuparambu 17 Thirurkkad
8 Thazhekode 18 Angadipuram
9 Anamangad 19 Valamboor
10 Aliparamba

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Election 2025[edit | edit source]

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Election 2025[56]
S.No. Party name Party symbol Number of Members
01 UDF 17
02 LDF 02
03 NDA 00

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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  3. ↑ S. Anil Radhakrishnan (24 March 2018). "New Roads, New Vistas". The Hindu.
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