Pandalur - Ernad, Malappuram

Pandalur is a village situated in the Ernad taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjeri and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Anakkayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandalur is 627461. The village covers a total geographical area of 2079 hectares and falls under the 676521 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Pandalur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malappuram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pandalur

According to the 2011 Census, Pandalur village had a total population of 17,375 people, including 8,287 males and 9,088 females, living in 3,364 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.91%, with male literacy at 95.55% and female literacy at 92.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,049, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pandalur

Pandalur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pandalur

Pandalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pattikkad, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Pandalur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Pandalur is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandalur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pandalur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pandalur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pandalur village are given below:

FAQs about Pandalur