Panathady

Panathady
village
Mimosa in Panathady
Coordinates: 12°26′58″N 75°18′08″E / 12.4493200°N 75.302160°E / 12.4493200; 75.302160Coordinates: 12°26′58″N 75°18′08″E / 12.4493200°N 75.302160°E / 12.4493200; 75.302160
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kasaragod
Population (2001)
• Total	22,307
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration	KL- 60

Panathady is a village in Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Now Panathady Panchayat is in Vellarikundu^[1] It is 36 kilometers away from the nearest municipality, Kanhangad, and it is 8 kilometers away from the Kerala-Karnataka border, Panathur.

Politically, Panathady is included in the Hosdurg legislative assembly and Kasaragode Loksabha assembly.^{[needs citation]}

Administration

This panchayath is administered as a part of the newly formed Vellarikundu taluk.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Panathady had a population of 22307 with 11200 males and 11107 females.^[1]

The most widely spoken language is Malayalam. The most common religions are Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. There are four tribal communities inhabiting in this area, they are Mavilan, Malavettuva Kudiya and Marati.^[2]

Economy

The economy is mostly agriculture based, with rubber, paddy, banana, coconut and the Areca nut being the most cultivated products.^{[needs citation]}

The largest cause of tourism in the area of the village is Ranipuram which is located 8 kilometers (or roughly 5 miles, [actual distance is 4.97096954 miles]) away from Panathady junction.

Education

There is one higher secondary school GHSS Balanthode, and [GHS Panathur] and many primary schools are situated in the main Panathady village.

Geography

Geographically, it is a hilly region, and is part of Western Ghats.

Transportation

This village is connected to Karnataka state through Panathur. There is a 20 km road from Panathur to Sullia in Karnataka from where Bangalore and Mysore can be easily accessed. Locations in Kerala can be accessed by driving towards the western side. The nearest railway station is Kanhangad railway station on Mangalore-Palakkad line. There are airports at Mangalore and Calicut.

Climate

The average annual rainfall is more than 300 cm.^{[needs citation]}

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