The place has a population of approximately 10,000 persons within 7 km of radius.

Nearby cities and towns, include Pandikkad to the west, Vaniyambalam and Kalikavu to the north, Karuvarakundu to the east and Melattur to the south.

Nearest airport is at Kozhikode. Tuvvur Railway Station is a minor station on the Shornur-Nilambur line. Nilambur Road Shoranur Passenger passes through the station.