Porur - Nilambur, Malappuram

Porur is a village situated in the Nilambur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilambur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Porur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porur is 627480. The village covers a total geographical area of 3489 hectares and falls under the 679339 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Porur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wandoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Porur

As per Census 2011, Porur village has a total population of 29,561 people, consisting of 14,101 males and 15,460 females. The village has 5,907 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 4,012 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 24,056 literate and 5,505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,845 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Porur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Porur

Porur 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 Porur

Porur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Todikkapulam Halt, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Porur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Porur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porur

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

Health Facilities in Porur

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

FAQs about Porur