Athavanad Grama Panchayat

Grama Panchayat in Kerala, India

Athavanad Grama Panchayat

Grama Panchayat

Puthanathani, Athavanad

Athavanad Grama Panchayat

Location in Kerala, India

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Athavanad Grama Panchayat

Athavanad Grama Panchayat (India)

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Coordinates: 10°54′21″N 76°01′31″E﻿ / ﻿10.905870°N 76.0251400°E﻿ / 10.905870; 76.0251400Coordinates: 10°54′21″N 76°01′31″E﻿ / ﻿10.905870°N 76.0251400°E﻿ / 10.905870; 76.0251400
Country|  India
State| Kerala
District| Malappuram
Government

• Type| Grama Panchayat
• Body| Athavanad Grama Panchayat
• Panchayat President| Sinobiya (IUML)[1]
• Vice President| Jasar Karingappara
Population

(2011)

• Total| 41,187
PIN|

676552

Athavanad  is a village and Grama Panchayat in the Malappuram district, the Indian state of Kerala.[2]

## Contents

* 1 Geography
* 2 History
* 3 Demographics
* 4 Athavanad Grama Panchayat Election 2020
* 5 Local Administration 2020
* 6 Culture
* 7 Transport
* 8 Education
* 9 Ayyappanov waterfalls
* 10 See also
* 11 References

## Geography[edit]

Puthanathani is the main town there, sited on National Highway 17 between Kottakkal and Valanchery. Roads to Vailathur (and hence Tirur) and Thirunavaya run through Puthanathani. Many people from Puthanathani and surrounding areas work overseas, mostly in Persian Gulf countries.[3]

## History[edit]

In ancient times, the region was under the feudal lords Azhvanchery Thamprakkal. In Malayalam, "Athavanad" is the abbreviation of "Azhvanchery Thambrakkal Vazhunna Nadu". The Zamorin of Calicut also controlled the area.

## Demographics[edit]

As of the 2011 Census of India, Athavanad had a population of 41187, with 19298 males and 21889females.[2]

## Athavanad Grama Panchayat Election 2020[edit]

S.No. | Party Name | Party symbol | Number of Ward Members

|
|
|

01 | UDF |  | 11
02 | LDF |  | 10
03 | Sdpi |  | 01

[4]

## Local Administration 2020[edit]

The region is administered by the Athavanad Grama Panchayat. It is composed of 22 wards:[5]

Ward  | Name  | Party  | Alliance  | Member

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|
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1  | Puthanathani | IUML |  UDF | Suhra Arikadan
2  | Punnathala  | IUML |  UDF | Jasar Karingappara
3  | Chirakkal  | IUML |  UDF | Sinobiya
4  | Vettichira  | IUML |  UDF | KT Rubeena Jasmin
5  | Kambivalapp  | Ind. |  UDF | Shahina Basheer Thiruthi
6  | Karippol  | Ind. |  LDF | Ashraf Saithali
7  | Pattrakallu  | Ind. |  LDF | Fousiya Shahul Hameed
8  | Chottoor  | IUML |  UDF | Saleena
9  | Parappuram  | Ind. |  LDF | Najmath
10  | Parithi  | Ind. |  LDF | KP. Pavitran
11  | Kavungal  | INC |  UDF | Hareesh KT
12  | Kattilangadi  | Ind. |  LDF | Sreeja Malayath
13  | Mannekkara  | IUML |  UDF | Suneera
14  | AKK Nagar  | IUML |  UDF | Munjakkal Rajeena
15  | Yatheemkhana Nagar  | IUML |  UDF | Shihabudheen Athikkattil
16  | Kurumbathoor  | Ind. |  LDF | Munjakkal Musthafa
17  | Kattamkunnu  | IUML |  UDF | Ibrahim
18  | Koodassery  | IUML |  UDF | Nasar Pulikkal
19  | Karuvanpadi  | Ind. |  LDF | Shijil MP
20  | Cheloor  | Ind. |  LDF | Karingappara Rubeena
21  | Kuttikalathani  | Ind. |  LDF | Kunjahmmed
22  | Pallippara  |  | SDPI  | SDPI | Zakariya Puthanathani

## Culture[edit]

Athavanad village is predominantly a Muslim area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. People gather in mosques for prayers and remain after prayers to discuss social and cultural issues.

Business and family issues are also sorted out during evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. In Athavanad, Hindu rituals are done with a regular devotion, as in other parts of Kerala.[6]

## Transport[edit]

Athavanad village connects to other parts of India through the town of Kottakkal. 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 Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur.

## Education[edit]

The Village has several educational institutions, from the school level to higher education. Institutions include:

* Athavanad Parithi High school
* Athavanad Mattummal Higher Secondary School
* GMHS Karippol
* Majmau Thazkiyyathul Islamia
* Majmau Higher secondary school
* Majmau Shareeath College
* Majmau Lower Primary School
* Majmau Da'awa College
* Majmau Thazkiyyathul Islamia Hiflul Quran College
* ZMHS Poolamangalam
* Markazu Tharbiyathul Islam Higher Secondary School
* Markaz Residential School
* Markazu Tharbiyathul Teachers Training Center
* Markazu Tharbiyathul Islam
* Hifz college
* Markazu Tharbiyathul Islam B-Ed
* Badariyya Arabic college Palathani
* PMSA orphanage hospital athavanad kattilangadi
* Markaz Arts And Science College Karthala
* Athavanadu
* KMCT Polytechnic College
* KMCT Law College
* Majmau Orphanage
* Mohammed Ali Shihab Thangal Memorial Arts And Science College
* AMUPS PUNNATHALA
* AMUPS poolamangalam
* Gups Karipol

## Ayyappanov waterfalls[edit]

Main article: Ayyapanov Waterfalls

Ayyappanov Waterfalls is an Athavanad waterfall in the Athavanad village of Tirur taluk in Kerala, India. It is 4 kilometers from Puthanathani town and attracts tourists from various parts of Kerala. This is a seasonal waterfall. During Summer, water flow is low

Ayyappanov waterfalls

## See also[edit]

* Athavanad
* Azhvanchery Thamprakkal
* Puthanathani
* Ayyapanov Waterfalls
* Kuttippuram Block Panchayat

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Athavanad Grama Panchayat 2020". lbtrend. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
2. ^ a b Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
3. ^ "ആതവനാട് ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് (Athavanad Grama Panchayat)". lsgkerala.in. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
4. ^ "Athavanad Grama Panchayat 2020". lbtrend. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
5. ^ "Members of Athavanad Grama Panchayath since 2020 Kerala local body elections". trend.kerala.gov.in.
6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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