Tanur
Block Panchayat

Malappuram District
Basic Information of the Local Self Government Institution

Tanur Block Panchayat: Basic Information

Tanur Block Panchayat is an important Local Self Government Institution (Local Self Government Department - LSGD) in the Malappuram district.

1. Administrative Details

  • District: Malappuram

  • Taluk: Tirur

  • Legislative Assembly Constituencies: Tanur, Tirur (partial)

  • Lok Sabha Constituency: Ponnani / Malappuram (based on territorial jurisdiction)

2. Constituent Grama Panchayats

Tanur Block Panchayat comprises 5 Grama Panchayats:

  1. Cheriyamundam

  2. Kalpakanchery

  3. Ozhur

  4. Perumanna Klari

  5. Tanalur

3. Geography & Boundaries

  • North: Thirunavaya, Parappur Panchayats / Vengara Block

  • South: Tirur Municipality, Mangalam Panchayat

  • East: Kuttippuram Block / Edarikode Panchayat

  • West: Tanur Municipality / Arabian Sea coastal belt

4. Key Institutions & Services

  • Block Panchayat Office: Tanur (Kattilangadi / Tanur area)

  • Major Responsibilities:

    • Rural infrastructure development (roads, drinking water schemes).

    • Implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

    • Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS - Anganwadis, child welfare, maternal welfare).

    • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe welfare schemes and housing assistance (PMAY-G, etc.).

    • Promotion of agriculture, dairy development, animal husbandry, and small-scale industries.

    • Disability rehabilitation initiatives such as BUDS Rehabilitation Centres (BUDS School).