Ponmundam
Ponmundam is a census town in the Malappuram district of Kerala state in India. The Malappuram-Tirur state highway passes through this area. This was a part of the Kingdom of Tanur (Vettathunad) in medieval times. History The name "Ponmundam" was given by Mamburam Thangal, who had a strong relationship with the village. He married a girl from the Neduvanchery Family called Ayesha. Her tomb is inscribed 'Ayesha Malabaria Ponmundam', who was the sister of chief commander of the "Cheroor Pada", Mr. Saidalavi Neduvanchery. Folklore relates that at the time most people in the village were poor until Thangal told foretold that this village would become a "Ponmundum" meaning 'Land OF Riches'. Landmarks Ponmundam Mahallu Juma Masjid is situated near the state highway road, Now VTS Hashim Thangal is the kazi of Ponmundam, while his late father VTS kunju Thangal and VTS Thangal (Cheruthu Thangal) was a great leader for Ponmundam, he was Khatib of Ponmundam, he was the ruler of ponmundam mahllu, was the president SYS tanur mnadalam committee, and Kazhi family in 500 years old in Ponmundam, Main educational institutions are Ponmundam Higher Secondary School and some private institutes. Ponmundam Islamic Centre leads a main role in its social