Thuvvur - Nilambur, Malappuram

Thuvvur is a village situated in the Nilambur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilambur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Thuvvur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thuvvur is 627485. The village covers a total geographical area of 3157 hectares and falls under the 679327 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Thuvvur 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 Thuvvur

As per Census 2011, Thuvvur village has a total population of 29,991 people, consisting of 14,237 males and 15,754 females. The village has 5,907 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 4,139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 23,623 literate and 6,368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,825 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thuvvur

Thuvvur 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 Thuvvur

Thuvvur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tuvvur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Thuvvur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Thuvvur is about 40 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 Thuvvur

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

Health Facilities in Thuvvur

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

FAQs about Thuvvur