Tirur is one of the most important business towns in Malappuram district of Kerala.Tirur is situated 41 km south of Kozhikode (earlier known as Calicut), on the Mangalore-Madras railway line. It is a major trading centre within the district.

Home to the famous Trikkandiyur Lord Shiva temple Tirur is also historically significant since it was part of the first laid railroad in Kerala. Puthiyangadi is a small town near Tirur and is considered sacred by Muslims. The Pudiyangadi Mosque is very famous and annually, in the month of January, the 'Pudiyangadi Nercha festival is held here. Several elephants line up in the famous procession from Tirur to Pudiyangadi, during the festival. This festival has been discontinued for the past few years owing to difference of opinion among the families responsible for the conduct of the festival.