Puthanathani

Puthanathani,India
പുത്തനത്താണി
city
Puthanathani,India
Location in Kerala, India
Puthanathani,India
Puthanathani,India (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
Country India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Government
 • Type Panchayat Ward
 • Body Gram panchayat
 • Ward member MOHAMMED KOTTAKKULATH
Area rank 10
Population (2016)
 • Total 20,480
Language
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 676552
Telephone code 91494
Vehicle registration KL-10,KL-55

Puthanathani (Malayalam: പുത്തനത്താണി) 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 15,000, with 8,000 males and 7,000 females.[1] A good number of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.

Culture

Puthanathani village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus are exist in comparatively smaller numbers. 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]

Transportation

Puthanathani village connects to other parts of India through Kottakkal town. National highway No.66 passes through Tanur 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.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India: City with population 3000 & above". Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
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