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| Coordinates:10°58′36″N76°13′37″E / 10.9765415°N 76.2269231°E /10.9765415; 76.2269231 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Taluk | Perinthalmanna |
| Revenue villages | Perintalmanna Pathaikkara |
| Government | |
| • Type | Second Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Perinthalmanna Municipality |
| • Chairperson | Surayya Farooq (IUML) |
| • Vice Chairperson | M.B Mohammed Fasal (INC) |
| • M.L.A | Najeeb Kanthapuram (UDF) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.41 km2 (13.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 49,723 |
| • Density | 1,445/km2 (3,743/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679322 |
| Telephone code | 04933 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-53 |
| State Assembly Constituency | Perinthalmanna LAC |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Malappuram HPC |
| Website | perinthalmannamunicipality |
Perinthalmanna is a town andmunicipality inMalappuram district,Kerala,India. It serves as the administrative centre for thePerinthalmanna taluk, as well as arevenue division, acommunity development block, and a police sub-division bearing the same name.[2] It was formerly the headquarters of theKingdom of Valluvanad. The town is located 23 kilometres (14 mi) southwest ofMalappuram at the centre of theKozhikode–PalakkadNational Highway 966.[3]
During the last decades of the eighteenth century, the region came under the control of the vastKingdom of Mysore, and was the headquarters of theKingdom of Valluvanad. Perinthalmanna, along with the towns ofMalappuram,Manjeri, andTirurangadi, was one of the main centres of theMalabar Rebellion of 1921.[4] Now it is one of the important commercial centre inMalappuram district.
Perinthalmanna became a Grama Panchayat in 1933 under theMalabar District board. The town was later upgraded to a municipality on 10 February 1990.[5] As of the 2011 India census, Perinthalmanna had a population of 49,723 spread over an area of 34 km2 (13 sq mi).[1][6]Perinthalmanna serves as the headquarters of one of the tworevenue divisions in Malappuram district, having jurisdiction overPerinthalmanna,Eranad, andNilamburtaluks.Perinthalmanna is also as the headquarters of Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat and Revenue Divisional Office and Sub Divisional Police Office.[7][8][9]
TheThuthapuzha, a tributary of theBharathappuzha (Ponnani River), which is also the longest river of Kerala, flows throughThootha, a village located about 10 km from Perinthalmanna.[10] TheWestern Ghats mountain range begins east of Perinthalmanna.[10]Kodikuthimala hillstation is located in theThazhekode village ofPerinthalmanna Taluk, which also shares its boundary with the municipality of Perinthalmanna.[10]Melattur village of Perinthalmanna Taluk is a part ofNilgiri Biosphere Reserve.[10]
Angadipuram Laterite is a notifiedNational Geo-heritage Monument located about two kilometres (1.2 mi) west of the Perinthalmanna town centre.[11][12][13]
Gulmohar flowering trees are widely seen in the Perinthalmanna area.[14]
The population of Perinthalmanna was 49,723 as of the2011 census.[1] Males constituted 47.3% and females 52.7%.[1]Malayalam is the most spoken language in the town. Perinthalmanna has been a multi-ethnic and multi-religious town since the earlymedieval period.Muslims form the largest religious group, followed byHindus andChristians.[15] The municipality of Perinthalmanna has an averageliteracy rate of 95.3%, which is higher than the state average of 94.0%.[1]
The town is administered by the Perinthalmanna Municipality, headed by a chairperson. For administrative purposes, the municipality is divided into 37wards,[16] from each of which members of themunicipal council are elected for five years. The incumbent Municipal Chairperson is Surayya Farooq, and the Vice Chairperson is M. B. Mohammed Fasal.
The municipality functions through six Standing Committees—Finance, Development, Welfare, Public Works, Health and Education—each headed by a Chairperson responsible for sectoral planning, development, and administrative oversight.[16]
As of2011 India census, Perinthalmanna Municipal Region had a population of 49,723 spreading an area of 34 sq.km. Following the 2025 ward delimitation, Perinthalmanna Municipality now comprises 37 wards, increased from 34.[17] These wards are listed in the below table:[18]
| Ward Details | Councillor[21][22] | Party | Alliance | Ward Map[23] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward No. | Ward name | Ward name in Malayalam | ||||
| 1 | Cheerattamanna | ചീരട്ടമണ്ണ | Attuparambil Sharath | CPI(M) | LDF | [1][23] |
| 2 | Manathumangalam | മാനത്തുമംഗലം | Aleena Mariyam | INC | UDF | [2][23] |
| 3 | Kakkooth | കക്കൂത്ത് | Rajeena Saleem | IUML | UDF | [3][23] |
| 4 | Mundathappadi | മുണ്ടത്തപ്പടി | Pacheeri Husaina Nasar | Ind. | UDF-backed | [4] |
| 5 | Valiyangadi | വലിയങ്ങാടി | Mohammed Mansoor Nechiyil | Ind. | LDF-backed | [5] |
| 6 | Kulirmala | കുളിർമല | Nalakath Mohammed Basheer | IUML | UDF | [6] |
| 7 | Chembankunnu | ചെമ്പൻകുന്ന് | Ajil Kumar | CPI(M) | LDF | [7] |
| 8 | Kunnumpuram | കുന്നുംപുറം | Sameena Jaffer | IUML | UDF | [8] |
| 9 | Aalakunnu | ആലക്കുന്ന് | Unais Kakkooth | IUML | UDF | [9] |
| 10 | Ponniyakurussi | പൊന്നിയക്കുറിശ്ശി | Cheriyil Saleena M | IUML | UDF | [10] |
| 11 | Idukkumukham | ഇടുക്കുമുഖം | Rashik K. M. | Ind. | UDF-backed | [11] |
| 12 | Manazhi Stand | മനഴി സ്റ്റാന്റ് | Fazal Mohammed (Vice Chairperson) | INC | UDF | [12] |
| 13 | Panchama | പഞ്ചമ | Dinesh | INC | UDF | [13] |
| 14 | Kuttippara | കുട്ടിപ്പാറ | Pacheeri Subair | Ind. | UDF-backed | [14] |
| 15 | Kovilakampadi | കൊവിലകംപടി | Surayya Farooq (Chairperson) | IUML | UDF | [15] |
| 16 | Pathaikkara U.P. School | പാതായിക്കര യുപി സ്കൂൾ | Preetha | CPI(M) | LDF | [16] |
| 17 | Manappadi | മനപ്പടി | Sreenivasan | CPI(M) | LDF | [17] |
| 18 | P.T.M. College | പി.ടി.എം കോളേജ് | Sherlija C. P. | CPI(M) | LDF | [18] |
| 19 | Thanneerpanthal | തണ്ണീർപന്തൽ | Arun | IUML | UDF | [19] |
| 20 | Olinkara | ഒലിങ്കര | Askar Karimpanakkal | Ind. | UDF-backed | [20] |
| 21 | Aanathaanam | ആനത്താനം | Ambili Manoj | CPI(M) | LDF | [21] |
| 22 | Kizhakkekara | കിഴക്കേകര | Vandana | CPI(M) | LDF | [22] |
| 23 | Thekkekara | തെക്കേക്കര | Thottasseri Khadeeja | IUML | UDF | [23] |
| 24 | Padinjarekkara | പടിഞ്ഞാറേക്കര | Sunil Kumar M. P. | CPI(M) | LDF | [24] |
| 25 | Valayammoochi | വളയമ്മൂച്ചി | Sumayya | Ind. | UDF-backed | [25] |
| 26 | Aasharikkara | ആശാരിക്കര | Kalathil Musthafa | Ind. | UDF-backed | [26] |
| 27 | Marukaraparamba | മറുകരപറമ്പ് | Mohammed Shakeer T. | CPI(M) | LDF | [27] |
| 28 | Kunnappally South | കുന്നപ്പള്ളി സൗത്ത് | Jumana Saleem Pathath | CPI(M) | LDF | [28] |
| 29 | Kollakode | കൊല്ലക്കോട് | Mohammed Fazil Kakran | IUML | UDF | [29] |
| 30 | Vattapara | വട്ടപ്പാറ | Pacheeri Naseema Firoz | IUML | UDF | [30] |
| 31 | Thekkinkode | തെക്കിങ്കോട് | Jishnu Narayanan | CPI(M) | LDF | [31] |
| 32 | Kavungaparamba | കാവുങ്ങപറമ്പ് | Surayyabanu (Muthu) | Ind. | LDF-backed | [32] |
| 33 | J.N. Road Central | ജെ.എൻ. റോഡ് സെൻട്രൽ | Pathath Smrithi Rajesh | CPI(M) | LDF | [33] |
| 34 | Thottakkara | തോട്ടക്കര | Nisha | INC | UDF | [34] |
| 35 | Puthoor | പുത്തൂർ | V. Rahul | CPI(M) | LDF | [35] |
| 36 | Muttungal | മുട്ടുങ്കൽ | Bindu Manikandan | CPI(M) | LDF | [36] |
| 37 | Lemon Valley | നാരങ്ങകുണ്ട് | Sabitha | INC | UDF | [37] |
Legend:
Note:
| S.No. | Party name | Party symbol | Number of councillors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | UDF |  | 15 |
| 02 | LDF | _Logo.svg){kind=logo} | 14 |
| 03 | Independents |  | 8 |
In the 2025 Perinthalmanna municipal election, theUDF won 21 of 37 wards, ending LDF’s control since 1995. Within UDF, 10Muslim League, 5 Muslim League independents, 5Congress, and 1 Congress rebel were elected. For LDF, 14CPM and 2 Left independents won.[21]
| S.No.[26] | Party name | Party symbol | Number of councillors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | LDF | | 17 |
| 02 | UDF | | 09 |
| 03 | Independents | | 08 |
The municipality comes under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Police Station, which was formed on 1 September 1988.[27] This police station is part of Perinthalmanna subdivision under Malappuram police district. The station has the jurisdiction over the revenue villages of Perinthalmanna, Pathaikara,Angadipuram,Elamkulam,Aliparamba,Anamangad,Arakkuparamba,Thazhekode, and parts ofPulamantol andValambur.[27]
Perinthalmanna Municipality, Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat, Alipparamba Grama Panchayat, Elamkulam Grama Panchayat, and Angadippuram Grama Panchayat are included in the Perinthalmanna Police Station limit.[27]
The border police stations are headquartered atKolathur,Mankada,Melattur,Koppam, Nattukal andCherpulassery.[27]
Perinthalmanna town is also the headquarters for one of the six subdivisions of Malappuram District Police.[28] The office of theDeputy Superintendent of Police, Perinthalmanna, is situated in the town, and the police stations at Perinthalmanna, Kolathur, Mankada, Melattur, Pandikkad, and Karuvarakundu, as well as the Perinthalmanna Traffic Enforcement Unit, fall under the jurisdiction of the Perinthalmanna Subdivision.[28]
The court complex at Perinthalmanna has the following courts:[29]
Perinthalmanna assembly constituency consists Perinthalmanna Municipality and surrounding panchayats of Melattur, Vettathoor, Thazhekkode, Aliparamba, Elamkulam and Pulamanthole. It is part of theMalappuram Lok Sabha constituency. The current MLA,Najeeb Kanthapuram, and MP,E. T. Mohammed Basheer, are from theIndian Union Muslim League (IUML), respectively.[32]
| MLA ofPerinthalmanna | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Abbreviation | MLA |
| Member of | Kerala Legislative Assembly |
| Precursor | Manjalamkuzhi Ali |
| First holder | P. Govindan Nambiar |
| Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) | |
|---|---|
since 2021 | |
| Abbreviation | MP |
| Member of | Parliament of India (Loksabha) |
Perinthalmanna is widely regarded as a major health care hub in Kerala, often referred to as the “hospital city” of Malabar due to the high concentration of multi-speciality hospitals, super-speciality centres, and clinics located in and around the town. Patients from across Malappuram district and neighbouring regions such as Palakkad, Thrissur, and Kozhikode frequently seek medical treatment here.[33]
The following are the major hospitals in Perinthalmanna:
Government sector
Private sector
Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is the rural local body responsible for the block-level administration of the followingGram panchayats:[2]
| Sl. | Gram Panchayat[48] | Wards[49] | Population (2011)[50] | Area (Sq.km)[51] | President | Party | Alliance[52] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliparamba | 24 | 41,725 | 34.37 | Ayisha Mekkottil | IUML | UDF |
| 2 | Angadipuram | 24 | 56,451 | 38.50 | Shabeer Karumukkil | IUML | UDF |
| 3 | Elamkulam | 18 | 26,456 | 21.31 | Shaheena Teacher | IUML | UDF |
| 4 | Keezhattur | 22 | 36,317 | 40.00 | P.K Moosakkutty | IUML | UDF |
| 5 | Melattur | 18 | 27,250 | 27.24 | Ramseena Mujeeb | IUML | UDF |
| 6 | Pulamanthole | 23 | 37,785 | 32.15 | Sudha Pottipara | IUML | UDF |
| 7 | Thazhekkode | 24 | 41,982 | 45.03 | Hussain Kallappadan | IUML | UDF |
| 8 | Vettattur | 19 | 28,104 | 35.84 | Sulaikha Karimbana | IUML | UDF |
Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is divided into 19 divisions, with each member elected from a division. Adv.Najma Thabsheera (IUML) has been the President of the Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat since 2025.[53] The divisions of block panchayat are as follows:[54]
| Ward no. | Name | Ward no. | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nenmini | 11 | Thootha |
| 2 | Keezhattoor | 12 | Kunnakkavu |
| 3 | Melattur | 13 | Elamkulam |
| 4 | Chemmaniyodu | 14 | Pulamanthole |
| 5 | Kariavattam | 15 | Kuruvambalam |
| 6 | Vettathur | 16 | Pariyapuram |
| 7 | Arakkuparambu | 17 | Thirurkkad |
| 8 | Thazhekode | 18 | Angadipuram |
| 9 | Anamangad | 19 | Valamboor |
| 10 | Aliparamba |
| S.No. | Party name | Party symbol | Number of Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | UDF | | 17 |
| 02 | LDF | | 02 |
| 03 | NDA | .svg) | 00 |
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