110-460: Palakkad ( Malayalam: [pɐːlɐkːɐːɖɨ̆] ) is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala . It was carved out of the southeastern region of the former Malabar District on 1 January 1957. It is located at the central region of Kerala and is the second largest district in the state after Idukki . The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters. Palakkad is bordered on
220-557: A major railway in the state. Palakkad is well connected with all major cities. The NH 544 from Salem to Ernakulam passes through the city. NH 966 starts from Ramanattukara in Kozhikode and joins NH 544 at Chandranagar , one of the suburbs of the city. Other important roads are the Palakkad – Ponnani road which connects to NH 66 . SH 52 begins near Chandranagar , which connects to Pollachi , and SH 27 begins at
330-415: A mayor, oversees the municipal affairs. The other administrative subdivision is " blocks ", which is co-terminus with the block panchayats area. Th CD blocks are established for the purpose of rural development , aligning with the boundaries of the block panchayat . Each CD Block encompasses several gram panchayats within its limit. A block is administered by a Block Development Officer (BDO), appointed by
440-904: A part of the kingdom of Zamorin of Calicut around 15th century CE. Parts of Palakkad had also become under the Zamorin for sometime. In 1757, to resist the invasion of the Zamorin of Kozhikode , the Palakkad Raja sought the help of the Hyder Ali of Mysore . In 1766, Hyder Ali defeated the Zamorin of Kozhikode – an East India Company ally at the time – and absorbed Kozhikode into his state. The Hyder Ali rebuilt Palakkad Fort in 1766. The smaller princely states in northern and north-central parts of Kerala (comprising Malabar District ) including Kolathunadu , Kottayam , Kadathanadu , Kozhikode , Tanur , Valluvanad , and Palakkad were unified under
550-419: A population of 2,617,482 of which males were 1,266,985 and remaining 1,350,497 were females. Palakkad District population constituted 8.41 percent of total Kerala population in the census of 2011. In 2001 census, this figure for Palakkad District was at 8.22 percent of Kerala population. In the 2011 Census of India there was change of 7.35 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In
660-474: A total land area of 4,61,223.14 hectares. When the independent India merged smaller states together, Travancore and Cochin states were integrated to form Travancore-Cochin state on 1 July 1949. However, North Malabar and South Malabar remained under the Madras state . The States Reorganisation Act of 1 November 1956 elevated Kerala to statehood through the unification of Malayalam -speaking territories in
770-462: A tropical wet and dry climate. Temperatures remain moderate throughout the year, with the exception being March and April, the hottest months. A very high amount of precipitation is received in Palakkad, mainly due to the South-West monsoon. July is the wettest month, and the total annual rainfall is around 100 cm. The nearest international airport is Coimbatore International Airport , which
880-489: Is Coimbatore International Airport , which is about 62 kilometres (39 mi) from Palakkad. However, Cochin International Airport and Calicut International Airport serve the city as well. There has been a proposal for a mini domestic airport at East Yakkara with respect to setting up domestic airports for enhanced air connectivity by the civil aviation ministry of India. 60 acres has been identified for
990-536: Is 1063 as per 2011 Census of India data. Similarly child sex ratio in Palakkad District was 959 in 2011 census. Child population (0–6) in urban region was 70,405 of which males and females were 35,933 and 34,472. This child population figure of Palakkad district is 10.95% of total urban population. In earlier times, Palakkad was also known as Palakkattussery . Many concluded that Palakkad is derived from 'Pala', an indigenous tree which once densely occupied
1100-480: Is 94.20 percent of which male and female literacy was 96.83 and 91.73 percent. The literacy rate of the Palakkad Metropolitan Area is 92.14%, much higher than the national average of 59.5%. Hindus form 68% of the population with 89098 members. Muslims constitute 27.9% of the population with 36620 members. Christians constitute 3.8% of the population with 5006 members. Palakkad city
1210-549: Is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 Census of India , child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 963 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data. There were total 302,297 children under age of 0–6 against 318,884 of 2001 census. Of total 302,297 male and female were 153,696 and 148,601 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per 2011 Census of India was 967 compared to 963 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0–6 formed 10.76 percent of Palakkad District compared to 12.18 percent of 2001. There
SECTION 10
#17327935339421320-536: Is Picking up and growing at a steady pace in recent years, Nowadays Palakkad city and the suburbs are witnessing a rapid amount of commercial and public development activities. The developments are mainly concentrated on the bypass roads, Both Stadium and Calicut bypass roads passing through the city are getting major commercial projects. Major national and international branded Retail chains, food chains, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping complexes, Textiles, branded jewellers, and Vehicle Showrooms, are functioning in and around
1430-738: Is Picking up and growing at steady pace in recent years, Nowadays Palakkad City and the suburbs are witnessing rapid amount of commercial and public development activities. The developments are mainly concentrated on the bypass roads, Both Stadium and Calicut bypass roads passing through city are getting major commercial projects. Major national and international branded Retail chains, food Chains, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping complexes, Textiles, branded jewellers, Vehicle Showrooms, are functioning in and around city. There are many housing colonies consist of Villas and apartments are also present in Palakkad City and suburbs. The nearest international airport
1540-473: Is a Synthetic Track with eight lines operational in the ground of the newly constructed Government Medical College, Palakkad . List of districts of Kerala The Indian state of Kerala is divided into 14 districts. Districts are the major administrative units of a state which are further sub-divided into revenue divisions and taluks . Idukki district is the largest district in Kerala with
1650-400: Is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Kerala . It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District . Palakkad is the most densely populated municipality and the fourth -most densely populated city in the state. 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
1760-426: Is a city where people from all religions live together with peace. Many temples, mosques churches and other religious centres are located in and around the city. Manappullikavu Vela is one of the largest fests that takes place in the city. It is hosted by 8 sets of committees or deshams. Large crowds gather in front of the fort for witnessing the fest. Elephants and fireworks are the highlights. Kalpathi Ratholsavam
1870-435: Is about 62 kilometres (39 mi) from Palakkad. Cochin International Airport and Calicut International Airport serve the city as well. There has been a proposal for a mini domestic airport at East Yakkara with respect to setting up domestic airports for enhanced air connectivity by the civil aviation ministry of India. 60 acres has been identified for the project at East Yakkara Palakkad. The Palakkad railway division
1980-717: Is administered by a District Collector , who is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of Kerala cadre, and is appointed by the State Government of Kerala . The headquarters of the district administration is known as the Collectorate . The District Collector serves as the head of revenue administration in the district and also functions as the District Magistrate responsible for maintaining law and order within
2090-674: Is also a part of the Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency and elects a member to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, every five years. The current MP is V. K. Sreekandan of the Indian National Congress. Collectorate of Palakkad district is located in the city. Many other offices including District Court Complex and District Panchayat Office are also in the city. Palakkad taluk office
2200-432: Is also in civil station, and administers an area of 713 km with a population of 6,21,622, making it the district's most populous taluk . The city is the headquarters of Palakkad District Police. Mainly, three police stations serve the city: North, South, and Traffic police stations. Hemambika Nagar, Palakkad Kasaba, Malampuzha and Walayar Police Stations also serve the city. Kerala Armed Police 2 Battalion
2310-465: Is an annual fest that takes place in Kalpathy , which is the first heritage village in Kerala. Chariot is the main attraction of the fest. There are also many other festivals in the city where people come and enjoy with unity by forgetting about religion. Heritage villages or mostly called by Agraharams are important as far as the city is concerned. There are around 24 heritage villages in and around
SECTION 20
#17327935339422420-467: Is assisted by an additional district magistrate and deputy collectors. The districts are divided into revenue divisions which comprises several taluks under its jurisdiction. Taluks comprises several revenue villages . A revenue division is headed by a Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub Collector , and taluk is headed by a Tehsildar . The Tahsildar is assisted in each revenue village by village officers and village assistants. Village offices functions as
2530-675: Is considered, figure is 969 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0–6 is 231,892 in rural areas of which males were 117,763 and females were 114,129. The child population comprises 11.42% of total rural population of Palakkad district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Palakkad District is 88.31% as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 92.36 and 84.56 percent respectively. In total, 1,678,895 people were literate of which males and females were 843,855 and 835,040 respectively. In 2011, Palakkad had population of 2,809,934 of which male and female were 1,359,478 and 1,450,456 respectively. In 2001 census, Palakkad had
2640-590: Is covered by forests. Most parts of the district fall in the midland region (elevation 75–250 m or 246–820 ft), except the Nelliampathy - Parambikulam area in the Chittur taluk in the south and Attappadi - Malampuzha area in the north, which are hilly and fall in the highland region (elevation > 250 m or 820 ft). Attappadi valley of Palakkad district, along with the Chaliyar valley of
2750-572: Is culturally distinct from the rest of Kerala, entirely lies in the districts of Northern Kerala . North Malabar region includes Kasargod , Kannur , Wayanad , and the northern region of Kozhikode district, south Malabar region includes south-central part of Kozhikode district , Malappuram , parts except Chittoor taluk of Palakkad district , Kunnamkulam and Chavakkad region of Thrissur district. The regions of South Malabar and Kingdom of Cochin , both of which share many historical, geographical, and cultural similarities, together constitute
2860-553: Is currently used mostly for cricket matches. Fort Maidan holds a maximum capacity of 10,000 people. Until 2002, the ground was considered for local cricket only. In 2003, the Ranji Trophy was introduced in Fort Maidan. The city has an Indoor Stadium located near Government Victoria College, Palakkad with a total area of 100,000 square feet (9,300 m) with commercial establishments still unfinished and incomplete. There
2970-673: Is home to the only Indian Institute of Technology in Kerala state. Palakkad District has three educational districts namely Palakkad , Ottappalam and Mannarkkad . There are several educational institutions working across the district. Government Victoria College, Palakkad , Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram , NSS College of Engineering , Government Medical College, Palakkad , Chembai Memorial Government Music College , and many more higher level of educational institutions are located in Palakkad District . Government Victoria College, Palakkad , established in 1866,
3080-539: Is located in the city. The campus currently functions in two campuses-temporary one at Ahalia Campus and the Nila campus which are separated by 13 km. It is one of the five new IITs proposed in the 2014 Union budget of India . Government Medical College, Palakkad , started in 2014 is the first Government medical college in the district. It is the first medical college in country under Scheduled caste Development Department. NSS College of Engineering at Akathethara ,
3190-645: Is located on Robinson road, Sultanpet. A private FM Station operating in Palakkad at Ahalia Campus. There is a long term demand for setting up a government FM Station in Palakkad . At the present total number of 8 cinema halls are operational in Palakkad City which screens Malayalam , English, Tamil , Hindi movies, there are few other multiplex screens are under construction and expect to open near future in and around city. Palakkad has produced some world class athletes. Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in
3300-647: Is noted for its small area, while Malappuram district stands out as the most populous in Kerala. Wayanad , Idukki , and Kasargod are the least populated districts in the state. Ernakulam district stands out as the most urbanized in Kerala, housing a municipal corporation and 11 municipalities, with 68.07% of its population residing in urban areas. Thiruvananthapuram has the highest population density at 1509 persons per sq.km, followed closely by Alappuzha and Kozhikode districts. Palakkad Palakkad ( Malayalam: [pɐːlɐkːɐːɖɨ̆] ), also known as Palghat , historically known as Palakkattussery ,
3410-625: Is one of biggest district hospitals in Kerala . There are also some private hospitals for serving the city. Rajiv Gandhi Co-Operative Multispeciality Hospital is a Cooperative Hospital located at Kallekkad , one of the suburbs of the city. Ahalia Campus is the largest edu-health campus in Kerala located about 18 km from centre of the city, consists of 3 hospitals and 1 medical college including Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital , Ahalia Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital , Ahalia Diabetes Hospital and Ahalia Women and Children's Hospital . Palakkad
Palakkad district - Misplaced Pages Continue
3520-793: Is one of the largest industrial hubs in Kerala. Kanjikode area of Palakkad city is the second industrial hub of Kerala after Kochi . Kanjikode is one of the largest industrial areas in Kerala and companies like Indian Telephone Industries Limited (ITI), Instrumentation Limited, Fluid Control Research Institute, Saint-Gobain India Private Limited (formerly SEPR Refractories India Private Limited) , Patspin India Ltd, Pepsi, PPS steel (Kerela) Pvt Ltd, United breweries, Empee Distilleries, Marico, Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Rubfila International Ltd, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy have production facilities. The commercialization of Palakkad City
3630-487: Is one of the oldest colleges in the state. The Government Medical College, Palakkad is started in 2014 is the first Government medical college in the district. The NSS College of Engineering at Akathethara , is the Fourth Engineering Institution established in Kerala , India. The Chembai Memorial Government Music College is one of the main centres of excellence in teaching carnatic music in
3740-588: Is one of the six administrative divisions of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways , is headquartered in the city. Railways played an important role in framing of the city. It was established on August 4, 1956, making one of oldest railway division in India. It manages 588 route kilometers of track in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Mahé (in the Union Territory of Puducherry). The city
3850-479: Is represented in the Kerala State Assembly by two elected members, one from Palakkad Assembly constituency and another from Malampuzha Assembly constituency . Palakkad Municipality forms part of Palakkad Assembly Constituency. As of 2021, Shafi Parambil is the representative of Palakkad Assembly Constituency and A. Prabhakaran is the representative of Malampuzha Assembly Constituency. The city
3960-629: Is said that their lands at Athavanad area were given to the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal and the Palakkad-Chittur areas were bought from them instead. Pattambi - Ottapalam Taluk were ruled by the Zamorin of Calicut , and Mannarkkad Taluk was a part of the Kingdom of Valluvanad , which was also later annexed by the Zamorin. Pattambi – Ottapalam areas were originally a part of Nedunganad (ruled by Nedungadis , which
4070-402: Is said that their lands at Athavanad area were given to the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal and the Palakkad-Chittur areas were bought from them instead. The territory of Palakkad Rajas had been under the Zamorin of Calicut for sometime. In 1757, to resist the invasion of the Zamorin of Kozhikode , the Palakkad Raja sought the help of the Hyder Ali of Mysore . In 1766, Hyder Ali defeated
4180-404: Is served by two railway stations – Palakkad Junction is a broad gauge railway junction (at Olavakkode , about 4 km from Municipal bus stand) and Palakkad Town railway station in the heart of Palakkad city. Recently, pitline installation has been started at Town Railway Station and is expected to be completed by March 2025. By the completion of this project, it could make not only the city
4290-528: Is situated at Muttikulangara , one of the suburbs. District Armed Reserved Police Camp of Palakkad district is in Kallekkad , about 10 km from the centre of the city. The presence of Palakkad Gap and proximity to Coimbatore makes Palakkad economically important. British Physical Laboratories (BPL) was founded in 1963 in Palakkad. Market Road is one of the oldest and longest roads devoted to trade and commerce. It stretches from Melamuri Junction on
4400-549: Is situated in Shoranur Junction & Mangalore Central of Karnataka state. The city is served by two railway stations – Palakkad Junction is a broad gauge railway junction (located at Olavakkode , about 4 km from Municipal bus stand) and Palakkad Town railway station located in the heart of the Palakkad city. The cities of Coimbatore , Tiruchirappalli , Erode , Salem , Thiruvananthapuram , Kollam , Mangalore , Kozhikode and Ernakulam are connected by
4510-407: Is the fourth Engineering Institution established in Kerala , India. It was founded in 1960 by Nair Service Society .The college is one among the only three Govt-Aided Engineering college in Kerala and is the first Govt-Aided Engineering college accredited by NBA of AICTE. Chembai Memorial Government Music College is one of the main center of excellence in teaching Carnatic music in the state. It
Palakkad district - Misplaced Pages Continue
4620-414: Is the deputy chairman. The metropolitan area of Palakkad includes Palakkad Municipality, Hemambika Nagar , Marutharode , Mathur , Pirayiri , Pudussery West , Pudussery Central and Puthupariyaram . Its urban / metropolitan population is 293,566 of which 143,650 are males and 149,916 are females. The proposed Palakkad Municipal Corporation has an area of 197.566 km . Following local bodies are
4730-442: Is the highest point of elevation in Palakkad district. Palakkad city is about 347 kilometres (216 mi) northeast of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram . The total area of the district is 4,480 km (1,730 sq mi) which is 11.5% of the state's area which makes it the second largest district of Kerala. Out of the total area of 4,480 km (1,730 sq mi), about 1,360 km (530 sq mi) of land
4840-770: Is the main venue of the Ratholsavam chariot festival. The river Bharathappuzha flows through Palakkad. Palakkad is on the northern bank of Bharathappuzha River. Palakkad was included in the South Malabar region of Malabar District during the British Raj. The municipality of Palakkad was formed on 1 November 1866 according to the Madras Act 10 of 1865 (Amendment of the Improvements in Towns act 1850) of
4950-417: Is the only depot in Palakkad district. Sub depot is present at Chittur serving Chittur-Thathamangalam . Operating centres are present at Vadakkenchery and Mannarkkad serving the respective towns. KSRTC Station Master office is present at Pattambi . According to the 2018 Statistics Report , Palakkad district has a population of 2,952,254, roughly equal to the nation of Armenia or the state Utah in
5060-470: Is train service to Calicut , Ernakulam , Trivandrum , Shoranur and Nilambur . Shoranur Junction railway station is the largest railway station in Kerala which plays a major role in connecting the southwestern coast of India ( Mangalore ) with the southeastern coast ( Chennai ) through Palghat Gap . It is also the meeting point of three important Railway lines: Mangalore - Chennai line, Nilambur–Shoranur line , and Kanyakumari - Shoranur line, due to
5170-759: The Bharathapuzha River . A number of dams have been built across these rivers, the largest being the Malampuzha dam. The largest in volume capacity is the Parambikulam Dam Bhavani River , which is a tributary of Kaveri River , also flows through the district. Kadalundi River has its origin in Silent Valley National Park . The Chalakudy River also flows through district. Palakkad district have total number of seven municipalities.The largest city in
5280-567: The Bombay Presidency (which had also included other regions in the western coast of India) of British India in the years 1792 and 1799 respectively. Later in 1800, both of the Malabar District and South Canara were separated from Bombay presidency to merge them with the neighbouring Madras Presidency . Palakkad was under British Raj until 1947. The municipality of Palakkad was formed on 1 November 1866 according to
5390-437: The Bombay Presidency (which had also included other regions in the western coast of India) of British India in the years 1792 and 1799, respectively. Later in 1800, both of the Malabar District and South Canara were separated from Bombay presidency to merge them with the neighbouring Madras Presidency . Palakkad was under British Raj until 1947. The municipality of Palakkad was formed on 1 November 1866 according to
5500-451: The U.S . so it a ranking of 138th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 659 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,710/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 7.39%. Palakkad has a sex ratio of 1067 females for every 1000 males. The literacy rate of Palakkad district is 89.49%, which is the lowest in Kerala. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 14.37% and 1.74% of
5610-490: The broad gauge line. Train services to Pollachi , Dindigul and Madurai are through the broad gauge line through Palakkad Town station. The Shornur Junction also has rail connections to Mangalore and the Konkan Railway , enabling travel towards Goa and Bombay . The trains coming from other parts of India are diverted to the north and south Kerala from Shoranur Junction in Palakkad District. From here, there
SECTION 50
#17327935339425720-626: The 2011 census report, the percents of mother tongue of the total population is as follows: It is located in the rich biodiversity of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve . Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary , New Amarambalam Reserved Forest , and Nedumkayam Rainforest in Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram district , Attappadi Reserved Forest in Mannarkkad Taluk of Palakkad district, and Mukurthi National Park of Nilgiris district , are located around Silent Valley National Park. Mukurthi peak,
5830-509: The British Indian Empire, along with the municipalities of Kozhikode , Kannur , Thalassery , and Fort Kochi , making them Kerala's oldest modern municipalities. Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is the first and only Indian Institute of Technology in Kerala. It is also home to Government Victoria College , one of the state's oldest institutes of higher education, opened in 1888, and NSS College of Engineering ,
5940-581: The Civil Station and connects to Meenakshipuram (Kerala-Tamil Nadu State Border). Palakkad City has four Bus Stations includes Palakkad KSRTC bus terminal and three Private Bus stands named Stadium Bus Stand , Municipal Bus stand, and Town Bus Stand. As per 2011 census, population of Palakkad is 130,955; of which male and female are 63,833 and 67,122 respectively. Total literates in Palakkad city are 112,479, of which 56,065 are males while 56,414 are females. The average literacy rate of Palakkad city
6050-617: The Fire and Rescue Department, Divisional Forest Officer for the Forest Department, etc. Each department's district-level offices oversee their respective areas of administration. At the time of formation, Kerala had only five districts: Malabar , Thrissur , Kottayam , Kollam , and Thiruvananthapuram . On 1 January 1957, the Malabar district was trifurcated to form new districts of Kannur , Kozhikode , and Palakkad , bringing
6160-574: The Madras Act 10 of 1865 (Amendment of the Improvements in Towns act 1850) of the British Indian Empire , along with the municipalities of Kozhikode , Kannur , Thalassery , and Fort Kochi , making them the first modern municipalities in the modern state of Kerala. At the time of 1951 Census of India , Palakkad was the second-largest city in the erstwhile Malabar District after Kozhikode . At that time only two towns in Malabar
6270-439: The Madras Act 10 of 1865 (Amendment of the Improvements in Towns act 1850) of the British Indian Empire , along with the municipalities of Kozhikode , Kannur , Thalassery , and Fort Kochi , making them the first modern municipalities in the modern state of Kerala. Present-day Palakkad district was a part of Malabar District before the formation of Palakkad district. Thrithala Revenue block of present-day Pattambi Taluk
6380-523: The Municipality, The city has Fort Maidan also known as Kota Maidanam, is a multi-use stadium in the center of the Palakkad, India. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches. Fort Maidan holds a maximum capacity of 10,000 people at a time. Up until 2002 the ground was considered for local cricket only. In 2003, Ranji Trophy was introduced in Fort Maidan. The city has an indoor stadium located near Government Victoria College, Palakkad with
6490-431: The Union Territory of Puducherry), it is one of the oldest railway divisions in India. The major stations under this railway division are Palakkad Junction , Shoranur Junction , Tirur , Kozhikode , Thalassery , Kannur , Kasaragod , Mangalore Central , Mangalore Junction and Pollachi Junction . It is the only division in India with no terminal facilities in its headquarters. The terminal facility of Palakkad division
6600-401: The Zamorin of Kozhikode – an East India Company ally at the time – and absorbed Kozhikode into his state. The Hyder Ali rebuilt Palakkad Fort in 1766. The smaller princely states in northern and north-central parts of Kerala ( Malabar District ) including Kolathunadu , Kottayam , Kadathanadu , Kozhikode , Tanur , Valluvanad , and Palakkad were unified under Mysore and were made a part of
6710-592: The case of rural areas, by a Sub-Inspector of Police designated as the Station House Officer (SHO). The Kerala High Court has the jurisdiction of the state of Kerala. Each of the districts has a District & Sessions Court . Each state government department has a district office at the district level, headed by district-level officials, such as the District Medical Officer for the health department, District Fire Officer for
SECTION 60
#17327935339426820-406: The center of city was once used for Major sports meets and football matches in the state, but the stadium is not currently in condition for conducting games due to the lack of maintenance. There is a proposal for the renovation of the stadium with international facilities by the Municipality. The city has Fort Maidan also known as Kota Maidanam , a multi-use stadium in the center of the Palakkad. It
6930-426: The centre of the city consisting of a number of educational institutions and medical institutes. It has three hospitals, one medical college, one school and five colleges which includes an engineering college, college of pharmacy, college of optometry, college of paramedical sciences and college of management. Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School , located in the city was established in 1858 making it one of
7040-467: The city where the Tamil Brahmins migrated from parts Tamil Nadu many years before live together. A Jain temple is located at Jainamedu , one of the suburbs of the city and is one of the few places in Kerala where the vestiges of Jainism in Kerala have survived. Sree Emoor Bhagavathy temple located at Kallekulangara , another suburb of the city is believed to be consecrated by Parasurama for
7150-400: The city. Palakkad has a rich history of producing some world class athletes in the state, Palakkad, Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in the center of city was once used for Major sports meets and football matches in state, now the stadium is not in condition for conducting games due to the lack of maintenance, There is a proposal for the renovation of the stadium with international facilities by
7260-520: The city. Local news channels like (ACV) are also functioning in the city. Palakkad Press Club is located on Robinson road, Sultanpet. A private FM Station operating in Palakkad at Ahalya Campus. There is a long-term demand for setting up a government FM Station in Palakkad. At present total number of 8 cinema halls are operational in Palakkad which screens Malayalam , English, Tamil , and Hindi movies, there are few other multiplex screens are under construction and expect to open near future in and around
7370-469: The city. There are many housing colonies consisting of Villas and apartments also present in Palakkad City and its suburbs. On 3 July 1866, the Governor of Madras declared Palakkad as a city. The municipality of Palakkad was formed on 1 November 1866 according to the Madras Act 10 of 1865. (Amendment of the Improvements in Towns act 1850). On 11 September 1912, the system of electing the city father by
7480-428: The councillors began. City Council expanded to 28 wards in 1938, 32 wards in 1973 and 36 wards in 1978. During the period 1995–98 and in 2015 when Municipality celebrated 150 years, there were proposals to upgrade Palakkad Municipality to a Municipal Corporation. Palakkad Municipality has 52 wards now, headed by Municipal Chairperson. The current Chairperson of Palakkad Municipality is K.Priya Ajayan and E. Krishnadas
7590-463: The district is the Palakkad municipality. The municipalities in the district are Palakkad city, Ottapalam , Shornur , Chittur - Tattamangalam , Pattambi , Cherpulassery and Mannarkkad . Out of the total Palakkad District population for 2011 Census of India , 24.09 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 676,810 people lives in urban areas of which males are 328,012 and females are 348,798. Sex Ratio in urban region of Palakkad District
7700-434: The district. These districts are further divided into police sub-divisions. A subdivision comprises several police stations under its jurisdiction, each headed by an Assistant Superintendent of Police or Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) designated as the sub-divisional police officer (SDPO). The police station is the basic unit of police administration at the district level, each headed by an Inspector of Police, or in
7810-511: The district. The Collector serves as both the agent of the state Government and also as the representative of the people in the district. District administration is performed by the various Departments of the State Government, each of which has its own office at the district level. The District Officers of the various Departments in the district render technical advice to the collector in the discharge of his duties. The district collector
7920-510: The districts of Central Kerala . The Travancore region is incorporated in the districts of South Kerala . The Travancore region was again divided into three zones as Northern Travancore (Hill Range) ( Idukki District , Kottayam district and eastern portion of Ernakulam district), Central Travancore (Central Range) ( Kollam district , Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha district) and Southern Travancore (Southern Range) ( Thiruvananthapuram ). The districts in Kerala are often named after
8030-437: The entire Pathanamthitta taluk and nine villages of Kunnathur taluk from Kollam district, entire Thiruvalla taluk and part of Chengannur and Mavelikkara taluks from Alapphuzha district and parts of Idukki district. Kasaragod district was formed on 24 May 1984 as the 14th district by carving out a major portion of the erstwhile Kannur district. Idukki district is the largest district in Kerala by area. Alappuzha district
8140-638: The fifth-highest peak in South India, and Anginda peak are also located in its vicinity. Bhavani River , a tributary of Kaveri River , and Kunthipuzha River , a tributary of Bharathappuzha river, originate in the vicinity of Silent Valley. The Kadalundi River has also its origin in Silent Valley. Palakkad District is one of the main centre of education in Kerala state India. Palakkad District has Prominent Educational Institutions provide platform for various level of education . The district
8250-450: The fourth engineering college in Kerala, opened in 1960. Mercy College is a women's college located in the city which was established in 1964. It is the first Women's college in the Palakkad District. Palakkad Railway Division of Southern Railway Zone , one of India's oldest Railway Divisions, is headquartered here. A residential colony of the railway employees of Palakkad Railway Division known as Hemambika Nagar Railway Colony , one of
8360-404: The governance of the urban areas in the district. These urban local bodies are governed by elected municipal councils, headed by mayor /chairperson and deputy mayor /vice chairperson respectively. A municipality, which consists of urban areas, is administered by a municipal council headed by a Municipal Chairperson. In cities, a municipal corporation, administered by a corporation council headed by
8470-569: The government, who also functions as the ex-officio secretary of the Block Panchayat. A taluk consists of urban units such as statutory towns and census towns and rural units called gram panchayats (for revenue purposes). The Local Self-Governments Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala, coordinates and supervises the administrative affairs of these local bodies and has district-level offices. There are 20 police districts in total, and among these, 8 police districts are coterminous with
8580-600: The grassroot of the revenue administration. For the purpose of local governance, there are local-self government institutions, which includes 941 Gram panchayats, 152 block panchayats, 14 district panchayats, 6 corporations and 87 municipalities. The panchayati raj institutions ( gram panchayats , block panchayats , district panchayats ) look after the governance of the rural areas in the district. These panchayats are governed by elected councils, headed by presidents and vice presidents respectively. The urban local bodies ( municipalities and municipal corporations ) look after
8690-466: The heart of the city and was captured and rebuilt by Hyder Ali in 1766 which later fell into the hands of Zamorin in 1784. The city is about 347 kilometres (216 mi) northeast of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram . The 18th-century Palakkad Fort has sturdy battlements, a moat, and a Hanuman temple on its grounds. North on the Kalpathy River , the 15th-century Viswanatha Swamy Temple
8800-765: The land; and hence Palakkad or "the forest of Pala trees".Some believe, connecting the ancient Jain Temple in the town, that the sacred language Pali gave the name. In 1757, to check the invasion of the Zamorin of Calicut , the Palakkad Raja sought the help of Hyder Ali of Mysore. Later his son Tipu sultan became the ruler. Before the Indian Independence, present-day Kerala state was scattered in South Canara , Malabar District of British India , and two princely states namely Cochin and Travancore . The first All-Kerala conference of Indian National Congress
8910-473: The larger Kingdom of Mysore . His son and successor, Tipu Sultan , launched campaigns against the expanding British East India Company , resulting in two of the four Anglo-Mysore Wars . Tipu ultimately ceded the Malabar District and South Kanara to the company in the 1790s as a result of the Third Anglo-Mysore War and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam ; both were annexed to
9020-648: The largest town or city in the district. Some of the districts were renamed in 1990 from the anglicised names to their local names. The 14 districts are further divided into 27 revenue divisions , 77 taluks , and 1664 revenue villages . For local governance, Kerala has 6 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities overseeing urban areas. Additionally, there are 941 Gram Panchayats , 152 Block Panchayats , and 14 District Panchayats responsible for rural governance. Kerala State has been divided into 14 districts, 27 revenue divisions , 78 taluks, 152 community development blocks , and 1664 revenue villages . A district
9130-435: The local bodies which supposed to be the part. The city of Palakkad has number of Prominent Educational Institutions which provide a great platform for higher education. Government Victoria College, Palakkad was established in the year 1866, making it one of the oldest institution of higher learning in Kerala. First and the only Indian Institute of Technology in the state of Kerala , Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad
9240-511: The neighbouring Nilambur region (Eastern Eranad region) in Malappuram district, is known for natural Gold fields, which is also seen in other parts of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve . The climate is pleasant for most parts of the year, the exception is the summer months. There is sufficient rainfall and it receives more rainfall than the extreme southern districts of Kerala. The district has many small and medium rivers, which are tributaries of
9350-739: 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 ,
9460-528: The oldest schools in Kerala. Government Moyan Model Girls Higher Secondary School located in College Road was founded in 1917 and is one of the largest government schools in the state and one of the schools having large strength of students studying. First government medical college in the district ( Government Medical College, Palakkad ) is located in the city. District Hospital located in Court Road
9570-459: The population respectively. The district is home to the largest ratio of Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kerala, which accounts for around 15% of total population of the district. The total Palakkad District population living in rural areas is 2,133,124 of which males and females are 1,031,466 and 1,101,658 respectively. In rural areas of Palakkad District , sex ratio is 1068 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Palakkad district
9680-560: The presence of Palakkad Gap . Palakkad has a medium-grade network of roads. The National Highway 544 from Salem to Kochi passes through the outskirts of the city. National Highway 966 starts from Palakkad and joins NH 66 near Kozhikode. Another important road is the Palakkad – Ponnani road which connects NH 544 and Mumbai - Kanyakumari coastal NH 66 . Palakkad City has four Bus Stations includes KSRTC Terminal Palakkad and three Private Bus stands named Stadium Stand , Municipal Bus stand, and Town Bus Stand. Palakkad KSRTC depot
9790-941: The presence of the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats . The city is in central Kerala. Malayalam is the official language in Palakkad. Two main tributaries of Bharathapuzha , Kalpathi River and Kannadi River flows through the city. Of the numerous dams in Palakkad district, the largest Malampuzha dam is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Palakkad city. Palakkad is about 347 kilometres (216 mi) northeast of Trivandrum ,144 kilometres (89 mi) of Kochi , 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, 66 kilometres (41 mi) northeast of Thrissur , and 127 kilometres (79 mi) southeast of Kozhikode , which are mainly connected by National Highways , namely Salem - Kochi National Highway NH 544 , and Kozhikode -Palakkad National Highway NH 966 Palakkad has
9900-1044: The previous census of India 2001, Palakkad District recorded increase of 9.88 percent to its population compared to 1991. The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Palakkad district for 2011 is 627 people per km. In 2001, Palakkad District density was at 584 people per km. Palakkad District administers 4,482 square kilometers of areas. Average literacy rate of Palakkad in 2011 were 89.31 compared to 84.35 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 93.10 and 85.79 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 89.52 and 79.56 in Palakkad District . Total literate in Palakkad District were 2,239,492 of which male and female were 1,122,600 and 1,116,892 respectively. In 2001, Palakkad District had 1,938,818 in its district, With regards to Sex Ratio in Palakkad, it stood at 1067 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 1066. The average national sex ratio in India
10010-525: The project at East Yakkara Palakkad. The Palakkad railway division is one of the six administrative divisions of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways , headquartered at Palakkad. It is the smallest railway division in Southern Railway. It was formed by dissolving the Podanur division. Managing 588 route kilometers of track in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Mahé (in
10120-522: The residential colonies under Southern Railway, is also near the office. The only school in the state run by Southern Railways is within the colony. Multi-Disciplinary Divisional Training Institute (MDDTI) for Group C and D employees of the division is also inside the colony. The commonly held belief is that the name Palakkad is a fusion of two Malayalam words: pāla , which is the local name for blackboard tree ( Alstonia scholaris ), and kāṭŭ , which means forest . The region around Coimbatore
10230-460: The respective revenue districts, while the remaining 12 police districts are constituted by bifurcating the revenue district into "city" and "rural" areas. Each police district is headed by a "District Police Chief" (DPC), an IPS officer typically holding the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) or above. The District Police Chief is responsible for maintaining law and order, conducting criminal investigations, and overseeing police administration in
10340-442: The rulers of Mysore and were made a part of the larger Kingdom of Mysore . His son and successor, Tipu Sultan , launched campaigns against the expanding British East India Company , resulting in two of the four Anglo-Mysore Wars . Tipu ultimately ceded the Malabar District and South Kanara to the company in the 1790s as a result of the Third Anglo-Mysore War and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam ; both were annexed to
10450-433: The safety of Kerala. Holy Trinity English Church located near Palakkad Fort was established in the year 1855. The only Urdu Juma Masjid in Kerala is located at Diara Street. Some of the major Malayalam and English newspapers from Kerala including Malayala Manorama , Mathrubhumi , Deshabhimani , and Suprabhaatham Daily have printing centers in the city, and there are also few evening newspapers published in
10560-728: The southwestern Malabar Coast of India. The state comprises three parts – the Northern Kerala districts of Kasaragod , Kannur , Wayanad , Kozhikode , Malappuram ; the Central Kerala districts of Palakkad , Thrissur , Ernakulam , Idukki ; and the Southern Kerala districts of Kottayam , Alappuzha , Pathanamthitta , Kollam , and Thiruvananthapuram . Such a regional division occurred being part of historical regions of Cochin , North Malabar , South Malabar , and Travancore . The North Malabar region, which
10670-455: The state. The Mercy College, Palakkad a women's college established in 1964 is one of the familiar institution in Palakkad city. Mannampatta Major Malayalam Newspapers include Malayala Manorama , Mathrubhumi , Deshabhimani , Suprabhaatham Daily have printing centers in Palakkad city and there are also few evening newspapers published from the city. Local news channels like (ACV) are also functioning in city . Palakkad Press Club
10780-508: The total to seven districts. Alappuzha district was carved out of erstwhile Kottayam and Kollam districts on 17 August 1957, to form the 8th district. Ernakulam district was formed on 1 April 1958 as the 9th district, carved out of parts of erstwhile Thrissur and Kottayam districts. Malappuram district was formed on 16 June 1969 as the 10th district, with Ernad and Tirur taluks of the erstwhile Kozhikode district and Perinthalmanna and Ponnani taluks of Palakkad district. Idukki district
10890-1010: The west to Shakunthala Junction on the east, covering 3 km, and was Palakkatussery's commercial centre and a major marketplace. This stretch of the city is known as Valiyangadi or Big Bazaar. Many wholesale shops are along this road. Kanjikode area of Palakkad city is second largest industrial hub in Kerala after Kochi . Kanjikode has many companies like Indian Telephone Industries Limited (ITI), Instrumentation Limited, Fluid Control Research Institute(FCRI), Saint-Gobain India Private Limited (formerly SEPR Refractories India Private Limited) , Patspin India Ltd, Pepsi, PPS steel (Kerala) PVT Ltd, United Breweries , Empee Distilleries, Marico, Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Rubfila International Ltd, Sitics Logistics, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala have production facilities. There are also many other steel manufacturing units and other production centres making it second largest industrial area in Kerala . The commercialization of Palakkad city
11000-653: Was a part of the Ponnani taluk . Rest of Pattambi Taluk, Ottapalam , and Mannarkkad Taluks were included in the Valluvanad Taluk of Malappuram Revenue Division in Malabar District. The remaining three Taluks of current Palakkad district (Palakkad, Alathur, and Chittur) together formed the Palghat Taluk of Malabar District during British Raj. At the time of 1951 Census of India , Palakkad
11110-427: Was formed on 26 January 1972 as the 11th district, with Devikulam, Udumbanchola and Peermedu taluks of the erstwhile Kottayam district and Thodupuzha taluk of the erstwhile Ernakulam district. Wayanad district was formed on 1 November 1980 as the 12th district in Kerala by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Pathanamthitta district was formed on 1 November 1982 as the 13th district by carving out
11220-494: Was given the name of the legendary Carnatic musician Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar from Palakkad. Mercy College is a women's college located in the city which was established in 1964. It is the first Women's college in the Palakkad District. The college is organized by the University Grants Commission . Ahalia Campus is the largest Edu-health campus in Kerala. It is located about 18 km from
11330-485: Was held in 1921 at Ottapalam on the banks of the river Bharathappuzha , which also later demanded a separate state for the Malayalam -speaking regions in future Independent India. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee was formed in that conference. Before that, Malabar District, Cochin, and Travancore had separate Congress committees. Ottapalam is located right in the middle of Kerala state. The region around Coimbatore
11440-455: Was later annexed by the Kingdom of Valluvanad , which was again followed by the conquest of the Zamorin of Calicut around 15th century C. E. Nedunganad was ruled by a Samanthan Nair clan known as Nedungadis , similar to the Eradis of Eranad and Vellodis of Valluvanad . Other kingdoms in Palakkad district during medieval period included Kollengode and Kavalappara . Both of them became
11550-435: Was net change of −1.42 percent in this compared to previous census of India. Languages of Palakkad district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 93.71% of the population spoke Malayalam and 4.82% Tamil as their first language. The administrative language and widely spoken language is Malayalam . Minority Dravidian languages like Irula (3560 speakers) and Kurumba (1028 speakers) are also spoken here. According to
11660-869: Was ruled by the Cheras during Sangam period between c. first and the fourth centuries CE and it served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap , the principal trade route between the Malabar Coast and Tamil Nadu . Palakkad city, which lies on the northern bank of the River Bharathappuzha , was ruled by the Palakkad Rajas ( Tarur Swaroopam ). Palakkad Raja had the right over the Taluks of Palakkad, Alathur , and Chittur . The original headquarters of Palakkad Raja s were at Athavanad , Tirur Taluk , in present-day Malappuram district . It
11770-547: Was ruled by the Cheras during Sangam period between the first and fourth centuries CE and served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap , the principal trade route between the Malabar Coast and Tamil Nadu . Palakkad city was ruled by the Palakkad Rajas ( Tarur Swaroopam ). Palakkad Raja had the right over the Taluks of Palakkad, Alathur , and Chittur . Chittur Taluk was part of Cochin Kingdom. The original headquarters of Palakkad Raja s were at Athavanad , Tirur Taluk , in present-day Malappuram district . It
11880-566: Was the second-largest city in the erstwhile Malabar District after Kozhikode . At that time only two towns in Malabar was treated as cities: Kozhikode and Palakkad . Following the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956, the erstwhile Taluk of Palakkad in Malabar District was divided into three: Palakkad , Alathur . Palakkad district was formed by taking parts of the erstwhile Malabar District . On 16 June 1969, Perinthalmanna taluk and Ponnani taluk were separated to form Malappuram district . On same day, Parudur village of Tirur Taluk
11990-550: Was transferred to Palakkad district. Later some years, the Silent Valley National Park of Karuvarakundu village in Eranad Taluk (now Karuvarakundu is a part of Nilambur Taluk) of Malappuram district was transferred Mannarkkad Taluk in Palakkad district. There are 12 legislative assembly seats in Palakkad. There are two Lok Sabha seats in Palakkad district. The presence of Palakkad Gap and proximity to Coimbatore make Palakkad economically important. Palakkad city
12100-480: Was treated as cities: Kozhikode and Palakkad. Following the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956, the erstwhile Taluk of Palakkad in Malabar District was divided into three: Palakkad, Alathur , and Chittur . Chittur and few areas of Alathur was part of Cochin Kingdom. and Palakkad district was formed by taking parts of Malabar District and Cochin Kingdom . Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala due to
#941058