Malappuram(literally, a land atop hills) is situated 50km southeast of Kozhikode. Bounded by the Nilgiri Hills in the east, the Arabian sea in the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts in the south, Malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it- the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha.
| Area | : | 3550 sq. km |
| Population | : | 41,10,956 |
| Altitude | : | Lowlands: Sea level |
| Highlands | : | 477-2340m above sea level |
Accessing Malappuram
| Telephone Access Code | ||
| Malappuram | 0483 | |
| Perinthalmanna | 04933 | |
| Nilambur | 04931 | |
| Ponnani | 0494 | |
| Tirur | 0494 | |
| Air | ||
| Nearest Airport |
:Karipur, Kozhikode(36km) |
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| Rail | ||
| Nearest main railway station |
:Kozhikode | |
| Road | ||
Malappuram is well connected to all the major towns in Kerala, Karnataka , and Tamil Nadu by excellent road network. |
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| Bus Stations | ||
| KSRTC MPM |
Ph:0483-2734950 | |
| KSRTC Perinthalmanna |
Ph:04933- 227342 | |
| KSRTC Ponnani |
Ph:0494-2666396 | |
