Ponmala - Tirur, Malappuram

Ponmala is a village situated in the Tirur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Ponmala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponmala is 627518. The village covers a total geographical area of 2164 hectares and falls under the 676528 pincode. Malappuram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ponmala

As per Census 2011, Ponmala village has a total population of 33,922 people, consisting of 16,087 males and 17,835 females. The village has 6,237 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 5,137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27,118 literate and 6,804 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ponmala

Ponmala 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 Ponmala

Ponmala 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 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malappuram to Ponmala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Ponmala is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponmala

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

Health Facilities in Ponmala

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

FAQs about Ponmala