Perinthalmanna
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Perinthalmanna | |
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| Perintalmanna | |
 Night view of Perinthalmanna Municipal town | |
  Perinthalmanna Location in Kerala, India  Perinthalmanna Perinthalmanna (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°58′36″N 76°13′37″E / 10.9765415°N 76.2269231°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Taluk | Perinthalmanna |
| Revenue villages | Perintalmanna Pathaikkara |
| Government | |
| • Type | Second Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Perinthalmanna Municipality |
| • Chairman | P. Shaji (CPI-M) |
| • Vice Chairperson | Naseera. A |
| • M.L.A | Najeeb Kanthapuram (UDF) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.41 km2 (13.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 49,723 |
| • Density | 1,445/km2 (3,743/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679322 |
| Telephone code | 04933 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-53 |
| State Assembly Constituency | Perinthalmanna |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Malappuram |
| Website | perinthalmannamunicipality |
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
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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
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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 two 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]- Islam (58.5%)
- Hinduism (38.4%)
- 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]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. 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:[18]
| Ward No.[19] | Ward Name [19] | Name in ML | Incumbent Councilor | Party | Ward Geo Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheerattamanna | ചീരട്ടമണ്ണ | [1] | ||
| 2 | Manathumangalam | മാനത്തുമംഗലം | [20] | ||
| 3 | Kakkooth | കക്കൂത്ത് | [20] | ||
| 4 | Mundathappadi | മുണ്ടത്തപ്പടി | |||
| 5 | Valiyangadi | വലിയങ്ങാടി | |||
| 6 | Kulirmala | കുളിർമല | |||
| 7 | Chembankunnu | ചെമ്പൻകുന്ന് | |||
| 8 | Kunnumpuram | കുന്നുംപുറം | |||
| 9 | Aalakunnu | ആലക്കുന്ന് | |||
| 10 | Ponniyakurussi | പൊന്നിയക്കുറിശ്ശി | |||
| 11 | Idukkumukham | ഇടുക്കുമുഖം | |||
| 12 | Manazhi Stand | മനഴി സ്റ്റാന്റ് | |||
| 13 | Panchama | പഞ്ചമ | |||
| 14 | Kuttippara | കുട്ടിപ്പാറ | |||
| 15 | Kovilakampadi | കൊവിലകംപടി | |||
| 16 | Pathaikkara U.P School | പാതായിക്കര യുപി സ്കൂൾ | |||
| 17 | Manappadi | മനപ്പടി | |||
| 18 | P.T.M College | പി.ടി.എം കോളേജ് | |||
| 19 | Thanneerpanthal | തണ്ണീർപന്തൽ | |||
| 20 | Olinkara | ഒലിങ്കര | |||
| 21 | Aanathaanam | ആനത്താനം | |||
| 22 | Kizhakkekara | കിഴക്കേകര | |||
| 23 | Thekkekara | തെക്കേക്കര | |||
| 24 | Padinjarekkara | പടിഞ്ഞാറേക്കര | |||
| 25 | Valayammoochi | വളയമ്മൂച്ചി | |||
| 26 | Aasharikkara | ആശാരിക്കര | |||
| 27 | Marukaraparamba | മറുകരപറമ്പ് | |||
| 28 | Kunnappally South | കുന്നപ്പള്ളി സൗത്ത് | |||
| 29 | Kollakode | കൊല്ലക്കോട് | |||
| 30 | Vattapara | വട്ടപ്പാറ | |||
| 31 | Thekkinkode | തെക്കിങ്കോട് | |||
| 32 | Kavungaparamba | കാവുങ്ങപറമ്പ് | |||
| 33 | J.N Road Central | ജെ.എൻ. റോഡ് സെൻട്രൽ | |||
| 34 | Thottakkara | തോട്ടക്കര | |||
| 35 | Puthoor | പുത്തൂർ | |||
| 36 | Muttungal | മുട്ടുങ്കൽ | |||
| 37 | Lemon Valley | നാരങ്ങ കുണ്ട് |
Perinthalmanna Municipality election 2020
[edit]| S.No.[21] | Party name | Party symbol | Number of councillors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | LDF | _Logo.svg){kind=logo} |
17 |
| 02 | UDF |  |
09 |
| 03 | Independents |  |
08 |
Law and order
[edit]The municipality comes under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Police Station, which was formed on 1 September 1988.[22] The station has the jurisdiction over the revenue villages of Perinthalmanna, Pathaikara, Angadipuram, Elamkulam, Aliparamba, Anamangad, Arakkuparamba, Thazhekode, and parts of Pulamantol and Valambur.[22] Perinthalmanna Municipality, Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat, Alipparamba Grama Panchayat, Elamkulam Grama Panchayat, and Angadippuram Grama Panchayat are included in the Perinthalmanna Police Station limit.[22]
The border police stations are headquartered at Kolathur, Mankada, Melattur, Koppam, Nattukal and Cherpulassery.[22]
Perinthalmanna town is also the headquarters for one of the six subdivisions of Malappuram District Police.[23] 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.[23][23]
Courts
[edit]The court complex at Perinthalmanna has the following courts:[24]
- Munsiff Magistrate Court, Perinthalmanna
- Judicial First Class Magistrate Court II, Perinthalmanna
- Fast Track Special Court (POCSO)
Elected representatives
[edit]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, Abdussamad Samadani, are from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), respectively.[25]
| MLA of Perinthalmanna | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of | Kerala Legislative Assembly |
| Precursor | Manjalamkuzhi Ali |
| First holder | P. Govindan Nambiar |
| Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) | |
|---|---|
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| Abbreviation | MP |
| Member of | Parliament of India (Loksabha) |
Health care
[edit]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.[26]
Notable people
[edit]- Manjalamkuzhi Ali – the former MLA from the constituency
- Vinay Govind – film director
- Paloli Mohammed Kutty – politician and social worker
- K. P. A. Majeed – politician
- Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair
- E. M. S. Namboodiripad, first Chief Minister of Kerala
- Poonthanam Nambudiri – author of the poem Njanappana
- Mersheena Neenu – actress
- Neralattu Rama Poduval
- V. Sasikumar – politician and union leader
- Nalakath Soopy – MLA for 26 years from 1980 to 2006 and former Minister for Education
- P. Sreeramakrishnan – politician
- Vazhenkada Vijayan – retired principal of Kerala Kalamandalam
Perinthalmanna Block
[edit]Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is the rural local body responsible for the block-level administration of the following Gram panchayats:[2]
Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is divided into 17 divisions, with each member elected from a division. The divisions are as follows:[27]
| Ward no. | Name | Ward no. | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nenmini | 10 | Kunnakkavu |
| 2 | Chemmaniyode | 11 | Elamkulam |
| 3 | Melattur | 12 | Pulamanthole |
| 4 | Karyavattoom | 13 | Kuruvambalam |
| 5 | Vettathoor | 14 | Pariyapuram |
| 6 | Arakkuparamba | 15 | Thirurkkad |
| 7 | Thazhekkode | 16 | Angadippuram |
| 8 | Aliparamba | 17 | Pattikkad |
| 9 | Anamangadu |
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ a b c d e f "Malappuram census handbook" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in.
- ^ a b "Perinthalmanna Block". lsgkerala.gov.in.
- ^ S. Anil Radhakrishnan (24 March 2018). "New Roads, New Vistas". The Hindu.
- ^ Sreedhara Menon, A. (2007). A Survey of Kerala History (2007 ed.). Kottayam: DC Books. ISBN 9788126415786.
- ^ "Perinthalmanna - About city". Kudumbasree. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Kudumbashree | About ULBs - Perinthalmanna Municipality". www.kudumbashree.org. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Revenue Divisional Office, Perinthalmanna | Welcome to Malappuram | India". Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Official Website of Malappuram - Perinthalmanna Sub Division". malappuram.keralapolice.gov.in. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
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- ^ a b c d Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. District Census Handbook, Malappuram (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala.
- ^ "National Geological Monument, from Geological Survey of India website". Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ Geo-Heritage Sites, Minister of Mines Press release, 09-March-2016
- ^ national geo-heritage of India Archived 11 January 2017 at the Wayback Machine, INTACH
- ^ Our Currespondent (21 May 2020). "Gulmohar flowers give a different hue to Melattur railway station". Onmanorama. Manorama Online. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts". Census of India 2011. Office of the Registrar General.
- ^ "Perinthalmanna municipality". lsgkerala. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ Ward list of Perinthalmanna- State Election Commission, Kerala
- ^ "Wards of Perinthalmanna". sec.kerala.gov.in.
- ^ a b Order No.: S DC/1120/2024/S DC4 (PDF) (Report) (in Malayalam). Delimitation Commission, Kerala. 26 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Perinthalmanna Localbody". wardmap.ksmart.live. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS KERALA - TREND 2020". Archived from the original on 16 December 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Perinthalmanna PS". Kerala police. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Perinthalmanna Subdivision". Kerala police.
- ^ "History | DISTRICT COURT MANJERI | India". malappuram.dcourts.gov.in. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Malappuram-Public Hospitals – sha". sha.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ "Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat | Local Self Government Department". lsgkerala.gov.in. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
