Perinthalmanna Municipality

Perinthalmanna Municipality is the municipal government of Perinthalmanna town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is one of the 12 municipalities in Malappuram district. The municipality was formed on 10 February 1990 and covers an area of 34.41 square kilometres spread across two revenue villages, Perinthalmanna and Pathaikkara. It is divided into 37 wards. The current municipal chairperson is Pacheeri Surayya Farooq from the Muslim League, and the vice-chairperson is M. B. Fazal from the Congress. The municipality is bordered by Angadipuram and Vettathur panchayats to the north, Thazhekkod and Aliparamba panchayats to the east, Elamkulam panchayat to the south, and Angadipuram panchayat to the west. Perinthalmanna is known as a fast-growing commercial and urban centre in Malappuram district and is often called the "town of hospitals" due to its concentration of super-specialty hospitals and a medical college. The area was historically part of the ancient Valluvanad region, and the name Perinthalmanna is linked to the traditional martial art contest 'Perumthallu' held there. In the 2025 municipal election, the UDF won 21 of 37 wards, ending LDF rule that had continued since 1995.

Perinthalmanna Municipality was formed on 10 February 1990. It is one of the 12 municipalities in Malappuram district, Kerala. The municipality covers 34.41 square kilometres across the revenue villages of Perinthalmanna and Pathaikkara and is divided into 37 wards. The area was historically part of the ancient Valluvanad region. The name Perinthalmanna is associated with the traditional martial art performance 'Perumthallu', which was held under the leadership of Kakkoott Nair, a commander of Valluvakonathiri. The place where 'Perumthallu' took place later became known as Perinthalmanna. The municipality is bordered by Angadipuram and Vettathur panchayats to the north, Thazhekkod and Aliparamba panchayats to the east, Elamkulam panchayat to the south, and Angadipuram panchayat to the west. Perinthalmanna is known as a fast-growing commercial and urban centre in Malappuram district and is often called the "town of hospitals" due to the presence of four super-specialty hospitals, a medical college, and numerous small and medium hospitals and clinics, including the EMS Memorial Hospital, one of the largest cooperative hospitals in South India. In the 2025 municipal election, the UDF won 21 out of 37 wards, ending the LDF's rule that had continued since 1995. The UDF victory included 10 Muslim League members, 5 Muslim League independents, 5 Congress members, and 1 Congress rebel. The LDF won 14 CPI(M) members and 2 left independents.

• 2025

  In the 2025 municipal election, the UDF won 21 out of 37 wards, ending LDF rule since 1995.

• 1990

  Perinthalmanna Municipality was formed on 10 February 1990.

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