Puthanathani
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.
Puthanathani | |
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 Central Junction Puthanathani | |
  Puthanathani Location in Kerala, India  Puthanathani Puthanathani (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°56′05″N 76°00′14″E / 10.9346595°N 76.0037939°ECoordinates: 10°56′05″N 76°00′14″E / 10.9346595°N 76.0037939°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat Ward |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| • Athavanad Grama Panchayat Ward-1 (Malappuram) Member | SUHRA AREEKADAN[1] |
| • Rank | 10 |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 20,480 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 676552 |
| Telephone code | 91494 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-10, KL-55 |
| Nearest Town | Tirur, Kottakal |
| Sex ratio | 1073 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 92.97% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ponnani |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Tirur |
DemographicsEdit
As of 2011[update] 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.
CultureEdit
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 PuthanathaniEdit
| 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 |
TransportationEdit
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 institutionsEdit
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 interestEdit
Ayyapanov WaterfallsEdit
waterfalls Situated at Athavanad Near Puthanathani
Padiyath GulminarEdit
Nellithadam View PointEdit
Jamalullaily Juma Masjid CheloorEdit
Puthanathani DargaEdit
Narasimha Moorthy Temple PunnathalaEdit
Other landmarksEdit
- Chelakkode Punnathala
- Kallingal
- Kurumbathoor
- Punnathala Village
- Chungam
- Kuttikalathani
- Athirumada
- Cherulal
- Cheloor
HospitalsEdit
- Supriya Speciality Hospital (SSH)
- PMSA Orphanage Hospital
- BDS HOSPITAL
- NHC polyclinic and dialysis center
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ http://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/951/2020095100101.
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- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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