PAYYANNUR MUNICIPALITY
No. of CDS
1
No. of ADS
44
No. of NHGs
596
No. of NHG Members
10771
No. of NHGs Linked
480
No. of MEs
25
History

 

Payyanur is one of extant ancient civilized places in Kerala. Payyannur Municipality consist of three administrative villages; Vellur,Korom and Payyannur.The town situated on the banks of Perumba River.

The place derives its name from the renowned Sri Subrahmanya Swami temple located here. Payyan is an appellation of Lord Subrahmanya and ooru means "the place". Thus Payyanur means the land of Lord Subrahmanya. Payyanur is also well known for astrology, Pavithra Mothiram, art forms like Theyyam and Poorakkali, and historical movements at the time of freedom struggle.

 

Population

72111