Pattannur is a village located in the Kannur district of the Indian state of Kerala. Situated in the northern part of Kerala, it lies approximately 27 kilometers (17 mi) east of Kannur city, the district headquarters.
Administratively, Pattannur functions as a Grama Panchayat, which is a local self-government body, contributing to the decentralized governance system in India. It falls under the Irikkur Assembly Constituency for state legislative representation and the Kannur Lok Sabha Constituency for parliamentary representation. The region is characterized by its rural landscape, with agriculture being a significant component of the local economy and lifestyle.