Surrounding towns include Pandikkad and Tuvvur (to the south), Kalikavu (in the east), and Wandoor and Nilambur (to the north).

A famous temple, which is commonly visited by tourists and pilgrims, is situated on the top of a rocky hill which spreads across 40 acres.

The picture shown here is Poothrakove Temple, situated in Porur Panchayat.

Vaniyambalam village connects to other parts of India through Nilambur town.

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