Palakkad is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. It was carved out from the southeastern region of the former Malabar District on 1 January 1957. It is located at the centre of Kerala. It is the largest district in the state since 2006. The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram district, on the southwest by the Thrissur district, on the northeast by Nilgiris district, and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. The district is nicknamed "The granary of Kerala". Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala due to the presence of the Palakkad Gap, in the Western Ghats. The 2,383 m high Anginda peak, which is situated in the border of Palakkad district, Nilgiris district, and Malappuram district, in Silent Valley National Park, is the highest point of elevation in Palakkad district. Palakkad city is located just 50 km away from Coimbatore, a major city in Tamil Nadu state.
Vadakkencherry is a town and gram panchayat in the Palakkad district, state of Kerala, India. It is located about 35 km from Palakkad along National Highway 544.
Palakkad, formerly known as Palghat, historically known as Palakkattussery, is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the Palakkad District. Palakkad is most densely populated municipality and fourth-most densely populated city in Kerala. It was established before Indian independence under British rule and known by the name Palghat. Palakkad is famous for the ancient Palakkad Fort, which is in the heart of the city and was captured and rebuilt by Hyder Ali in 1766. The city is about 347 kilometres (216 mi) northeast of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram.
Vengad is a gram panchayat situated in Thalassery taluk, Kannur district, Kerala, India, on the banks of the Anjarakandi River. Vengad is famous for its black pepper and handloom. One state seed farm is located in Vengad. Vengad gram panchayat consists of 21 wards; viz Pattathari (1), Kallayi (2), Vengad Angadi (3), Vengad Metta (4), Vengad Theru (5), Oorppalli (6), Kaitheripoyil (7), Valankichal (8), Pathiriyad (9), Pachapoika (10), Parambayi (11), Kelalur (12), Mambaram (13), Poyanad (14), Keezhathur Balavadi (15), Keezhathur Vayanasala (16), Kuzhiyil Peedika (17), Mailulli (18), Kunnirikka (19), Paduvilayi (20) and Thattari (21).
Melamuri is a commercial centre in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It is an important vegetable market and acts as a gateway to the Big Bazaar for traders and buyers from other areas of the district.
Shekharipuram is a residential area in Palakkad city,Kerala, India. Sekharipuram is famous for its agraharam or also known as heritage village. A road which starts from Sekharipuram usually known as Calicut bypass road is a 4 lane bypass road constructed for the vehicles coming from other parts of Kerala going towards Tamil Nadu side by bypassing Palakkad city.
Vadakkanthara is an area in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It is located about 3 km from centre of city.Vadakkanthara is wards 43 and 50 of Palakkad Municipality.
Mepparamba is a commercial and residential area in Palakkad city of Kerala. It is a place where the Hindus, Muslims and Christians live in harmony for decades. It is a unique place because unlike the other places of Palakkad district where one religious community is prominent, the members of all the religions are equally distributed.
Pirayiri is a residential and commercial area in Palakkad city.It is located about 8 km (5.0 mi) from the city centre.It belongs to Pirayiri gram panchayat in the Palakkad district, state of Kerala, India.
Puthuppariyaram is a suburb of Palakkad city in Palakkad District of Kerala,India. Puthuppariyaram lies on National Highway 966 and is located about 5 km from district headquarters and 124 km from Kozhikode. Puthuppariyaram Panchayat is one among the Panchayat which is supposed to be part of proposed Palakkad Municipal Corporation.
Kanjikode or Kanchikode is an industrial town located 13 km (8.1 mi) east of Palakkad. Kanjikode is the second largest industrial hub in Kerala after Kochi. The town is part of Pudussery Panchayat. It is one of the growing suburbs of Palakkad city. First and the only Indian Institute of Technology in Kerala, Indian Institute of Technology,Palakkad was established in Kanjikode.
Mundur is a town and gram panchayat in the Palakkad district, state of Kerala, India. Mundur is an important junction which connects National Highway 966 and State Highway 53. It is located about 11 km from Palakkad city and is one of the growing suburbs.
Kongad is a town and gram panchayat in Palakkad taluk, Kerala, India.It is a local government organisation that serves the villages of Kongad-I and Kongad-II.Kongad is located about 18 km from the district headquarters Palakkad.
Ambalapara is a gram panchayat in the Palakkad district, state of Kerala, India. It is the local government organisation that serves the villages of Ambalapara-I and Ambalapara-II, and forms a part of the Ottapalam taluk.
Kunnathurmedu is a commercial, residential and institutional area in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It mainly consists of residential colonies and apartments. Kunnathurmedu is wards 23 and 24 of Palakkad Municipality. Several offices related to the Police service of the city including Palakkad South and Traffic Police stations are situated here.
Kallekulangara is an area in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. Kallekulangara is famous for Sree Emoor Bhagavathy temple which is believed to be consecrated by Parashurama and Hemambika Devi is the deity,due to this Kallekulangara is also known by Hemambika Nagar. Head office of Palakkad railway division of Southern Railway zone and a residential colony of the railway employees under Southern Railway known as Hemambika Nagar railway colony is located here.
Kallekkad is a suburb of the Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It is located about 9 km (5.6 mi) from the city centre along Palakkad Ponnani road. The Armed Reserve Police Camp of Palakkad district is located in Kallekkad.
Kalpathy or Kalpathi is a residential area in Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It is famous for the Viswanatha Swamy Temple, which is located along the banks of the Kalpathy river, one of the tributaries of the Bharathapuzha. Kalpathy is also famous for its agraharam, or traditional village. It is the first heritage village in Kerala. There are around 4 agraharams of Brahmins who migrated from Tamil Nadu so many years ago to Kalpathy. Many temples, other than the Viswanatha Swamy Temple, are also present here. The annual festival Kalpathi Ratholsavam is held here, with chariots as the main attraction. Kalpathy and it's neighbourhoods have witnessed large settlements of people in colonies and apartments, making it one of the major residential areas of the city.
Palakkad South is a region in Palakkad city consisting of the southern suburbs of the city. Kanjikode Industrial Area, the second largest industrial area in Kerala after Kochi forms part of Palakkad South. Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad, first and the only Indian Institute of Technology in Kerala also forms part. South police station is located at Kunnathurmedu.
Muttikulangara is a suburb of Palakkad city, Kerala, India. It is located about 9 km from the city centre along National Highway 966. Muttikulangara is famous for its ayurvedic oil, which is used to get relief from cuts, wounds, sprains, and fractures. The Kerala Armed Police Second Battalion was founded in Muttikulangara in 1974.
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