Gramapanchayat Geography
Porur Grama Panchayat is a rural local body situated in the Malappuram district of Kerala. It comes under the Wandoor Block Panchayat and lies in the Nilambur region of the district.
Location and Boundaries
Porur is located about 22 km east of Malappuram town and around 5 km from Wandoor. Nearby areas include Wandoor, Edavanna, Pandikkad, and Thuvvur.
Physical Features
The geography of Porur mainly consists of midland terrain with gently undulating landforms. The area has:
- Small hills and elevated regions
- Fertile agricultural lands
- Coconut groves and mixed vegetation
- Rural settlements scattered across the panchayat
Most of the land falls under Kerala’s midland zone rather than coastal or highland areas.
Climate
Porur experiences a tropical monsoon climate:
- Heavy rainfall during the southwest monsoon
- Warm and humid weather throughout the year
- Moderate temperatures due to greenery and rural landscape
The region receives significant rainfall that supports agriculture and vegetation.
Rivers and Water Resources
Unlike many parts of Malappuram, Porur does not have any major river flowing directly through the panchayat area. However, there are:
- Small streams and ponds
- Seasonal water channels
- Groundwater resources used for agriculture and domestic needs
Agriculture and Land Use
Agriculture is an important geographical feature of Porur. Major cultivation includes:
- Coconut
- Rubber
- Paddy in low-lying areas
- Banana and arecanut
The midland soil and monsoon rainfall support mixed farming activities.
Population and Area
Porur village has:
- A population of around 29,500 people (2011 Census)
- More than 5,900 households
- An area characterized by dispersed rural settlements and agricultural lands
Tourism and Scenic Areas
One of the noted geographical attractions is:
- Kallumala Viewpoint — a scenic hill viewpoint popular among local visitors.
Administrative Geography
Porur Grama Panchayat is divided into 19 wards including:
- Palakkode
- Alikkode
- Ravimangalam
- Melannam
- Puliyakkode
- Kottakunnu
- Porur
- Poothrakove
- Pallikunnu
- Thodikappulam
- Thaliyamkundu
- Cherukode
- Ayanikkode
- Veethanassery
- Cherukode South
- Pattanamkundu
- Eranjikunnu
- Nirannaparambu
- Thalapoliparambu