Tavanur

Tavanur is a village located in Ponnani taluka of Malappuram district in Kerala, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Ponnani (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Malappuram. As per 2009 stats, Tavanur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Tavanur unique in its vibrant Ponnani-Malappuram region. You’ll see Tavanur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tavanur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tavanur is 627557. The village spans a total geographical area of 2528 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 679573. Ponnani is nearest town to Tavanur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tavanur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Thavanur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tavanur

Population of Tavanur

According to the 2011 Census, Tavanur has a total population of about 34,500, with approximately 16,288 males and 18,212 females. The sex ratio is around 1118 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 4,396 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4,966 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 159. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.47%, with male literacy at about 81.72% and female literacy near 79.35%. There are around 6,924 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tavanur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tavanur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tavanur. As per the 2011 stats, Tavanur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tavanur

Knowing the nearby villages of Tavanur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tavanur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tavanur