Valavannur - Tirur, Malappuram

Valavannur is a village situated in the Tirur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Valavannur village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valavannur is 627515. The village covers a total geographical area of 1528 hectares and falls under the 676551 pincode. Tirur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Valavannur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Valavannur

According to the 2011 Census, Valavannur village had a total population of 33,159 people, including 15,255 males and 17,904 females, living in 6,151 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.19%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 92.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Valavannur

Valavannur 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 Valavannur

Valavannur 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 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirur to Valavannur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Valavannur is about 26 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 Valavannur

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

Health Facilities in Valavannur

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

FAQs about Valavannur