Govinda Bhattathiri, a legendary figure in the Kerala astrological tradition, was born in this village in 1237 CE.

Alathiyur village is a predominantly Muslim populated area with a Hindu minority.

People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and remain there afterwards discussing social and cultural issues.

National highway No.66 passes through Tirur and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai.

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