Athavanad - Tirur, Malappuram

Athavanad is a village situated in the Tirur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Athavanad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athavanad is 627521. The village covers a total geographical area of 1344 hectares and falls under the 676301 pincode. Tirur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Athavanad

According to the 2011 Census, Athavanad village had a total population of 20,480 people, including 9,612 males and 10,868 females, living in 3,769 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.61%, with male literacy at 94.65% and female literacy at 90.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 933, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Athavanad

Athavanad 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 Athavanad

Athavanad 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 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirur to Athavanad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Athavanad 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 Athavanad

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

Health Facilities in Athavanad

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

FAQs about Athavanad