At a glance

Tanur Block Panchayat — At a Glance

  • District: Malappuram

  • Taluk: Tirur

  • Headquarters: Tanur

Grama Panchayats Included:

  • Tanalur

  • Niramaruthur

  • Ozhur

  • Ponmundam

  • Cheriyamundam

  • Valavannur

  • Kalpakanchery

Key Highlights:

  • Geography: Features a coastal belt along the Arabian Sea transitioning into fertile midland plains.

  • Economy: Primary sources of income include fishing, agriculture, foreign remittances (Gulf region), and small-scale commercial enterprises.

  • Connectivity: Well-connected via the Shornur–Mangalore railway line and major state highways passing through the block.