| Puthanathani | |
| Settlement Type: | Census town |
| Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
| Coordinates: | 10.9347°N 76.0038°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Malappuram |
| Government Type: | Panchayat |
| Governing Body: | Gram panchayat |
| Leader Title1: | Athavanad Grama Panchayat (Malappuram) Member |
| Leader Name1: | Suhra Areekadan [1] |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Rank: | 10 |
| Population Total: | 20,480 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Language |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 676552 |
| Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
| Area Code: | 91494 |
| Registration Plate: | KL-10, KL-55 |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Nearest Town |
| Blank1 Info Sec1: | Tirur, Kottakal |
| Blank2 Name Sec1: | Sex ratio |
| Blank2 Info Sec1: | 1073 ♂/♀ |
| Blank3 Name Sec1: | Literacy |
| Blank3 Info Sec1: | 92.97% |
| Blank4 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
| Blank4 Info Sec1: | Ponnani |
| Blank5 Name Sec1: | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
| Blank5 Info Sec1: | Tirur |
Puthanathani is a census town[2] in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[3] and forms a part of Malappuram metropolitan area. It is also one of the major commercial towns under the Malappuram urban agglomeration. 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.
The Indian census of 2011 revealed that in that year, Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females.A good number of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.
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]
| Area | 10.43km2 | |
| Panchayath | Athavanad Grama Panchayat | |
| Taluk | ||
| Town in | Malappuram metropolitan area | |
| Assembly Constituency | ||
| Loksabha Constituency | Ponnani | |
| Neighbouring Panchayaths | Kalpakanchery, Marakkara | |
| Post Offices | Punnathala, Kalpakanchery |
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 Calicut International Airport. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur, Tirunnavaya railway station
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 |
waterfalls Situated at Athavanad Near Puthanathani