Tavanur - Ponnani, Malappuram

Tavanur is a village situated in the Ponnani taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnani and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Tavanur village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tavanur is 627557. The village covers a total geographical area of 2528 hectares and falls under the 679573 pincode. Ponnani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tavanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thavanur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ponnani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tavanur

According to the 2011 Census, Tavanur village had a total population of 34,500 people, including 16,288 males and 18,212 females, living in 6,924 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.22%, with male literacy at 94.61% and female literacy at 90.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,966, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Tavanur

Tavanur 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 Tavanur

Tavanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirunnavaya, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ponnani to Tavanur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Tavanur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tavanur

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

Health Facilities in Tavanur

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

FAQs about Tavanur