Panchayat – At a Glance

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At a Glance
Kavanur Grama Panchayat
🏛️ Panchayat Geography
A brief overview of the geographical features, topography, boundaries, administrative structure, economic geography, and transportation facilities of Kavanur Grama Panchayat.
📍 Kavanur Grama Panchayat
Kavanur Grama Panchayat Kavanur Grama Panchayat is an important rural local self-government institution located in Eranad Taluk of Malappuram District, Kerala. The panchayat covers an area of approximately 31.3 square kilometres and consists of 23 wards. This panchayat, characterized by the terrain of central Kerala, has good local transport connectivity with major centres such as Manjeri, Areekode, Keezhisseri, and Kondotty.
🌿 Topography

Kavanur Grama Panchayat is situated in the terrain of central Kerala. The main topographical features of the area include small hills, valleys, slopes, rubber plantations, and agricultural plains.

The area is connected to the broader geographical region of the Chaliyar river basin system. Local streams and channels in various parts of the panchayat support the agricultural sector.

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Topography
A central terrain comprising moderate hills, valleys, slopes, and agricultural plains.
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Water Resources
The Chaliyar river basin system, local streams, and channels support the area's water resources.
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Natural Features
Rubber plantations, agricultural fields, coconut groves, and diverse vegetation.
🗺️ Boundaries
Kavanur Grama Panchayat shares boundaries with nearby local self-government institutions.
DirectionBordering Area
NorthAreekode Grama Panchayat
SouthManjeri Municipality / Kuzhimanna Panchayat Area
EastEdavanna Grama Panchayat
WestKuzhimanna and Keezhisseri Panchayats
🏛️ Administrative Structure
Panchayat Name
Kavanur Grama Panchayat
District
Malappuram, Kerala
Taluk
Eranad
Block Panchayat
Areekode
Area
31.3 square kilometres
Year of Formation
1961
Number of Wards
23
Nearest Major City
Manjeri
🌾 Economic Geography
🌱 Agricultural Land
Agricultural plains and areas where various crops are cultivated.
🌳 Rubber Cultivation
Rubber cultivation is one of the important plantation activities in the area.
🥥 Coconut Groves
Coconut cultivation is widespread in agricultural and residential areas.
🍌 Banana Cultivation
Banana cultivation is also widespread as part of mixed farming practices.
🚗 Transportation and Local Connectivity
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Major Road Connections
Areekode, Manjeri, Keezhisseri, Kondotty

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Nearest Railway Stations
Feroke / Kozhikode / Angadipuram

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Nearest Airport
Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Karipur

📍 Geographical Overview
Kavanur Grama Panchayat is a rural area in the central terrain, located in Eranad Taluk of Malappuram District and within the jurisdiction of Areekode Block Panchayat. The panchayat is characterized by a diverse landscape comprising small hills, valleys, agricultural plains, rubber plantations, coconut groves, and banana cultivation. Good road connectivity to major centres such as Manjeri, Areekode, Keezhisseri, and Kondotty enhances the local importance of the panchayat.
Kavanur Grama Panchayat 
Malappuram District • Kerala