At a glance
Tanur Block Panchayat, located in Tirur Taluk of Malappuram district, is one of the major block panchayats in the district. Covering an area of approximately 116.78 square kilometers, this block includes the Grama Panchayats of Tanalur, Niramaruthur, Ozhur, Ponmundam, Cheriyamundam, Valavannur, and Perumanna-Klari. According to the 2011 census figures, the population of the block panchayat is over 200,000. Fishing, agriculture, commerce, and overseas employment are the primary livelihoods. Various development projects are being implemented, giving priority to health, education, social welfare, and infrastructure development.
