Panathur
| Panathur പാണത്തൂർ | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Panathur town | |
| Country |
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Kasargod |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 671532 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-60 & KL-14 |
| Nearest city | Kanhangad |
Panathur is a town in Vellarikundu Taluk of Kasaragod district, state of Kerala.It belongs to Kanhangad legislative constituency. Its population is about 12,000. It is the nearest town to Ranipuram Hill station (8 km). It lies 1 km away from Kerala - Karnataka border, 42 km away from the nearest municipality, Kanhangad (Kerala) and 70 km away from the district head quarters, Kasaragod. It is surrounded from 3 sides by forest reserves and cashew plantations. Chandragiri river flows adjacent to the town.
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- Panathur town
- Panahur town
Education centre
Panathur is almost rich in education and education institutions. In Panathur there are six schools. One among these is a government school and others are private. One school is under a church in Panathur and one is under a masjid in Panathur. And there are so many tuition centres in Panathur. Totally, Panathur is rich in education.
Sree Dharmasastha Temple
Sree Dharmasastha temple [1] is a Hindu temple situated in Panathur. This temple has many old stories. Many people from different places come to worship here. This temple has natural beauty to see.
Juma Masjid
Panathur Juma Masjid [2] is a worship place for Muslims. This masjid was built in hijra* 123
There are two masjids situated in Panathur. One is Town Masjid situated in Panathur town and another is Juma Masjid which is situated in Pallikkal, Panathur.
In Juma Masjid there is a Makham having four shuhada. Every year there is a big "ഉറൂസ്" festival done here. There is a school under this masjid.
*hijra- Arabic calendar
St Mary's Church
The Christian church named Saint Mary[3] is situated at Panathur is a well-known worship centre among the believers.
There is a kindergarten managed by the church.
Transportations
Coordinates: 12°27′25″N 75°21′18″E / 12.457°N 75.355°EPanathur is able to connect with Karnataka state by 2 major roads, Kanhangad -panathur -madikeri highway and Panathur- sullia interstate road. KSRTC and private buses provide routes to kanhangad, kasaragod, mysore, Bangalore, pala and kottayam.
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