At a Glance
Puthuppady Gramapanchayath At a Glance
Population : 48,489 (2011 Census)
Wards : 24
Block : Koduvally
Taluk : Thamarassery
Assembly Constituency : Thiruvambadi
Parliamentary Constituency : Wayanad
Boundaries
North: Wayanad District
East: Kodanchery Grama Panchayat
South: Kattippara Grama Panchayat
West: Koompanmala
Puthuppadi Grama Panchayat is a naturally beautiful region situated in the Thamarassery Taluk of Koduvally Block in Kozhikode district. This geographical area, covering 64.75 square kilometers, is blessed with the charm of the Western Ghats mountain ranges and their valleys. Puthuppadi, which shares borders with Panchayats like Thamarassery, Kodanchery, and Koorachundu, plays a significant role in Kerala's tourism sector. This area, which was once known as 'Paadi full of grass (or shrubs),' has progressed along the path of development over time and has become a notable Local Self Government institution, renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Puthuppadi, which is part of the Thiruvambadi Assembly Constituency, gives importance to the agricultural sector and educational institutions.