Puthanathani
Puthanathani | |
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Town | |
Central Junction Puthanathani | |
Puthanathani Location in Kerala, 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 |
Area rank | 10 |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 20,480 |
Language | |
• Official | Malayalam |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 676552 |
Telephone code | 91494 |
Vehicle registration | KL-10,KL-55 |
Puthanathani is a city in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] 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[]
As of 2014 India census, Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females.[1] A good number[clarification needed] of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.
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.[2]
Basic information about Puthanathani[]
Area | 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi) |
Panchayath | Athavanad Grama Panchayat |
Taluk | Tirur |
City in | Malappuram |
Assembly Constituency | Tirur |
Loksabha Constituency | Ponnani |
Neighbouring Panchayaths | Kalpakanchery, Marakkara |
Post Offices | Punnathala, Kalpakanchery |
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 Kondotty. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur.
Educational institutions[]
There are many schools both private and govt. and 4 colleges & 1 polytechnic in Puthanathani.
Name | Type | Sector |
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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 [3] | High School | Private |
AMLP SCHOOL PUTHANTHANI | LP School | Govt |
Aliya English School Puthanathani | LKG & UKG | Pvt |
Hospitals[]
- Supriya Speciality Hospital (SSH)
- PMSA Orphanage Hospital
- BDS HOSPITAL
- Rahmaniya Marma Chikilsalayam
- NHC polyclinic and dialysis center
See also[]
- Athavanad Grama Panchayat
- Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
- Chelakkode Punnathala
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b 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.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "MES Central School".
External links[]
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- Villages in Malappuram district
- Cities and towns in Malappuram district
- Kottakkal area