Puthanathani is a census town[2] in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.

The Indian census of 2011 revealed that in that year, Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females.

[3] A good number[clarification needed] of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries.

The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples.

National Highway No.66 passes through valanchery and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai.