Perinthalmanna

Perinthalmanna
Town / Municipality
Perintalmanna
Night view of Perinthalmanna Municipal town
Night view of Perinthalmanna Municipal town
Perinthalmanna is located in Kerala
Perinthalmanna
Perinthalmanna
Location in Kerala, India
Perinthalmanna is located in India
Perinthalmanna
Perinthalmanna
Perinthalmanna (India)
Coordinates: 10°58′36″N 76°13′37″E / 10.9765415°N 76.2269231°E / 10.9765415; 76.2269231
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
TalukPerinthalmanna
Revenue villagesPerintalmanna
Pathaikkara
Government
 • TypeSecond Grade Municipality
 • BodyPerinthalmanna Municipality
 • ChairpersonSurayya Farooq (IUML)
 • Vice ChairpersonM.B Mohammed Fasal (INC)
 • M.L.ANajeeb Kanthapuram (UDF)
Area
[1]
 • Total
34.41 km2 (13.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
49,723
 • Density1,445/km2 (3,743/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679322
Telephone code04933
Vehicle registrationKL-53
State Assembly ConstituencyPerinthalmanna LAC
Lok Sabha ConstituencyMalappuram HPC
Websiteperinthalmannamunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in

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

Map of Valluvanad Taluk in Malabar District (1909)

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

Kodikuthimala hill station, east of Perinthalmanna

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

Religion in Perinthalmanna municipality (2011)[15]
  1. Islam (58.5%)
  2. Hinduism (38.4%)
  3. Christianity (2.97%)
  4. 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

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. The incumbent Municipal Chairperson is Surayya Farooq, and the Vice Chairperson is M. B. Mohammed Fasal.

The municipality functions through six Standing Committees—Finance, Development, Welfare, Public Works, Health and Education—each headed by a Chairperson responsible for sectoral planning, development, and administrative oversight.[16]

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 listed in the below table:[18]

Members of the Perinthalmanna Municipal Council (2025)[19][20]
Ward Details Councillor[21][22] Party Alliance Ward Map[23]
Ward No. Ward name Ward name in Malayalam
1 Cheerattamanna ചീരട്ടമണ്ണ Attuparambil Sharath CPI(M)   LDF [1][24]
2 Manathumangalam മാനത്തുമംഗലം Aleena Mariyam INC   UDF [2][24]
3 Kakkooth കക്കൂത്ത് Rajeena Saleem IUML   UDF [3][23]
4 Mundathappadi മുണ്ടത്തപ്പടി Pacheeri Husaina Nasar Ind.   UDF-backed [4]
5 Valiyangadi വലിയങ്ങാടി Mohammed Mansoor Nechiyil Ind.   LDF-backed [5]
6 Kulirmala കുളിർമല Nalakath Mohammed Basheer IUML   UDF [6]
7 Chembankunnu ചെമ്പൻകുന്ന് Ajil Kumar CPI(M)   LDF [7]
8 Kunnumpuram കുന്നുംപുറം Sameena Jaffer IUML   UDF [8]
9 Aalakunnu ആലക്കുന്ന് Unais Kakkooth IUML   UDF [9]
10 Ponniyakurussi പൊന്നിയക്കുറിശ്ശി Cheriyil Saleena M IUML   UDF [10]
11 Idukkumukham ഇടുക്കുമുഖം Rashik K. M. Ind.   UDF-backed [11]
12 Manazhi Stand മനഴി സ്റ്റാന്റ് Fazal Mohammed

(Vice Chairperson)

INC   UDF [12]
13 Panchama പഞ്ചമ Dinesh INC   UDF [13]
14 Kuttippara കുട്ടിപ്പാറ Pacheeri Subair Ind.   UDF-backed [14]
15 Kovilakampadi കൊവിലകംപടി Surayya Farooq

(Chairperson)

IUML   UDF [15]
16 Pathaikkara U.P. School പാതായിക്കര യുപി സ്കൂൾ Preetha CPI(M)   LDF [16]
17 Manappadi മനപ്പടി Sreenivasan CPI(M)   LDF [17]
18 P.T.M. College പി.ടി.എം കോളേജ് Sherlija C. P. CPI(M)   LDF [18]
19 Thanneerpanthal തണ്ണീർപന്തൽ Arun IUML   UDF [19]
20 Olinkara ഒലിങ്കര Askar Karimpanakkal Ind.   UDF-backed [20]
21 Aanathaanam ആനത്താനം Ambili Manoj CPI(M)   LDF [21]
22 Kizhakkekara കിഴക്കേകര Vandana CPI(M)   LDF [22]
23 Thekkekara തെക്കേക്കര Thottasseri Khadeeja IUML   UDF [23]
24 Padinjarekkara പടിഞ്ഞാറേക്കര Sunil Kumar M. P. CPI(M)   LDF [24]
25 Valayammoochi വളയമ്മൂച്ചി Sumayya Ind.   UDF-backed [25]
26 Aasharikkara ആശാരിക്കര Kalathil Musthafa Ind.   UDF-backed [26]
27 Marukaraparamba മറുകരപറമ്പ് Mohammed Shakeer T. CPI(M)   LDF [27]
28 Kunnappally South കുന്നപ്പള്ളി സൗത്ത് Jumana Saleem Pathath CPI(M)   LDF [28]
29 Kollakode കൊല്ലക്കോട് Mohammed Fazil Kakran IUML   UDF [29]
30 Vattapara വട്ടപ്പാറ Pacheeri Naseema Firoz IUML   UDF [30]
31 Thekkinkode തെക്കിങ്കോട് Jishnu Narayanan CPI(M)   LDF [31]
32 Kavungaparamba കാവുങ്ങപറമ്പ് Surayyabanu (Muthu) Ind.   LDF-backed [32]
33 J.N. Road Central ജെ.എൻ. റോഡ് സെൻട്രൽ Pathath Smrithi Rajesh CPI(M)   LDF [33]
34 Thottakkara തോട്ടക്കര Nisha INC   UDF [34]
35 Puthoor പുത്തൂർ V. Rahul CPI(M)   LDF [35]
36 Muttungal മുട്ടുങ്കൽ Bindu Manikandan CPI(M)   LDF [36]
37 Lemon Valley നാരങ്ങകുണ്ട് Sabitha INC   UDF [37]

Legend:

  Communist Party of India (Marxist)
  Indian National Congress
  Indian Union Muslim League
  Independent
  United Democratic Front (Kerala)
  Left Democratic Front (Kerala)

Note:

  • UDF-backed / LDF-backed indicates Independents supported by the respective alliance.

Perinthalmanna Municipality election, 2025

References:[25][26]

S.No. Party name Party symbol Number of councillors
01 UDF 15
02 LDF 14
03 Independents 8

In the 2025 Perinthalmanna municipal election, the UDF won 21 of 37 wards, ending LDF’s control since 1995. Within UDF, 10 Muslim League, 5 Muslim League independents, 5 Congress, and 1 Congress rebel were elected. For LDF, 14 CPM and 2 Left independents won. [21]


Perinthalmanna Municipality election 2020

S.No.[27] Party name Party symbol Number of councillors
01 LDF 17
02 UDF 09
03 Independents 08

Law and order

The municipality comes under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Police Station, which was formed on 1 September 1988.[28] This police station is part of Perinthalmanna subdivision under Malappuram police district. The station has the jurisdiction over the revenue villages of Perinthalmanna, Pathaikara, Angadipuram, Elamkulam, Aliparamba, Anamangad, Arakkuparamba, Thazhekode, and parts of Pulamantol and Valambur.[28]

Perinthalmanna Municipality, Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat, Alipparamba Grama Panchayat, Elamkulam Grama Panchayat, and Angadippuram Grama Panchayat are included in the Perinthalmanna Police Station limit.[28]

The border police stations are headquartered at Kolathur, Mankada, Melattur, Koppam, Nattukal and Cherpulassery.[28]

Perinthalmanna town is also the headquarters for one of the six subdivisions of Malappuram District Police.[29] 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.[29]

Courts

The court complex at Perinthalmanna has the following courts:[30]

Elected representatives

Main articles: Perinthalmanna Assembly constituency and Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency

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, E. T. Mohammed Basheer, are from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), respectively.[33]

MLA of Perinthalmanna
since 2021
AbbreviationMLA
Member ofKerala Legislative Assembly
PrecursorManjalamkuzhi Ali
First holderP. Govindan Nambiar
Member of Parliament
(Lok Sabha)
since 2021
AbbreviationMP
Member ofParliament of India (Loksabha)

Health care

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.[34]

The following are the major hospitals in Perinthalmanna:
Government sector

  • Government District Hospital, Perinthalmanna (under Malappuram District Panchayat)[35]
  • Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Perinthalmanna (under Perinthalmanna Municipality)[36]
  • Government Homeopathic Dispensary, Perinthalmanna (under Perinthalmanna Municipality)[37]

Private sector

  • MES Medical College Hospital, Angadippuram, Perinthalmanna[38][39]
  • Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna[40][41]
  • Kims Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna[42][43]
  • EMS Memorial Co-operative Hospital & Research Centre, Perinthalmanna[44][45]
  • Ramdas Clinic and Nursing Home, Perinthalmanna[46][47]
  • Amina Hospital, Perinthalmanna[48]
  • Perinthalmanna Nursing Home (Dr. Balagopal Memorial Hospital), Perinthalmanna[49]
  • Crafts Hospital, Perinthalmanna[50]
  • Ascent ENT Hospital, Perinthalmanna[51]
  • Armc Aegis Mother and Child Hospital, Perinthalmanna[52]
  • J.J Hospital for Children, Perinthalmanna[53]
  • Al Salama Eye Hospital, Perinthalmanna[54]
  • Abate Eye Hospital, Perinthalmanna[55]

Notable people

Perinthalmanna Block

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is the rural local body responsible for the block-level administration of the following Gram panchayats:[2]

Grama panchayats in Perinthalmanna Block
Sl. Gram Panchayat[56] Wards[57] Population

(2011)[58]

Area

(Sq.km)[59]

President Party Alliance[60]
1 Aliparamba 24 41,725 34.37 Ayisha Mekkottil IUML   UDF
2 Angadipuram 24 56,451 38.50 Shabeer Karumukkil IUML   UDF
3 Elamkulam 18 26,456 21.31 Shaheena Teacher IUML   UDF
4 Keezhattur 22 36,317 40.00 P.K Moosakkutty IUML   UDF
5 Melattur 18 27,250 27.24 Ramseena Mujeeb IUML   UDF
6 Pulamanthole 23 37,785 32.15 Sudha Pottipara IUML   UDF
7 Thazhekkode 24 41,982 45.03 Hussain Kallappadan IUML   UDF
8 Vettattur 19 28,104 35.84 Sulaikha Karimbana IUML   UDF

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is divided into 19 divisions, with each member elected from a division. Adv. Najma Thabsheera (IUML) has been the President of the Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat since 2025.[61] The divisions of block panchayat are as follows:[62]

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Wards (2025)[63]
Ward no. Name Ward no. Name
1 Nenmini 11 Thootha
2 Keezhattoor 12 Kunnakkavu
3 Melattur 13 Elamkulam
4 Chemmaniyodu 14 Pulamanthole
5 Kariavattam 15 Kuruvambalam
6 Vettathur 16 Pariyapuram
7 Arakkuparambu 17 Thirurkkad
8 Thazhekode 18 Angadipuram
9 Anamangad 19 Valamboor
10 Aliparamba

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Election 2025

Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat Election 2025[64]
S.No. Party Name Party symbol Number of Members
01 UDF 17
02 LDF 02
03 NDA 00

See also

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