Palakkad Gap or Palghat Gap is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats between Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad in Kerala. It has an average elevation of 140 metres (460 ft) with a width of 24–30 kilometres (15–19 mi).
It is due to the Palakkad Gap. The gap is the lowest pass through the Western Ghats. At the same time, due to hot winds coming from Tamilnadu the district of Palakkad is warmer than the rest of Kerala during summer.
Palakkad is the largest city of Kerala state. It is also known as Granary of Kerala and Rice bowl of Kerala. It is famous for it's historic Palakkad Fort and Jain Temple, annual Ratholsavam, and beautiful and lushy, Malampuzha Garden and Dam.
Answer: ' Kayal' is the local name of lagoons along side the Kerala coast.
States Reorganization Commission
Based on this report, Devikulam - Peermedu and Neyyattinkara Taluks were merged with Kerala state. On 1 November 1956 - four Taluks Thovalai, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam, Vilavancode were recognised to form the New Kanyakumari District and merged with Tamil Nadu State.The British made Palakkad a part of the Malabar District of Madras Presidency which post independence became a part of the Madras state. In 1956, when Kerala came into existence, Palakkad became a part of it. Palakkad is supposed to have derived its name from the “Pala tree” (Alsteria Scholaris) and “kadu” (forest).
He said that since August 8 -- when the rains began pounding the southern state -- as 3,14,391 persons have been lodged in 2,094 relief camps across Kerala. "The worst affected districts include Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Thrissur," Vijayan said after a review meeting with state officials.
Kerala has three main religions: Hinduism (56%), Islam (25%) and Christianity (19%). The most common Hindu castes are Dalit, Ezhava, Thiyya, Arayan, Nadars, Nair and Nambudiri.
Kasaragod is often named as land of Lords and Forts and one of the most beautiful districts in Kerala with number of tourist attractions including biggest Bekal Fort,Ananthapura Lake Temple, Ranipuram Hill Station,Kottancheri Hills and Valiyaparamba Backwaters.
List of districts and cities in Kerala by GDP per capita
| Rank | District | Per capita income in Rs. |
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| 1 | Ernakulam | 162,297 |
| 2 | Kollam | 143,638 |
| 3 | Alappuzha | 143,542 |
| 4 | Thrissur | 135,518 |
High Literacy
| # | District | Literacy |
|---|
| 1 | Kottayam | 97.21 % |
| 2 | Pathanamthitta | 96.55 % |
| 3 | Ernakulam | 95.89 % |
| 4 | Alappuzha | 95.72 % |
Literacy in Kerala
There is variation in literacy percentage in different districts of Kerala i.e. Pathanamthitta districts highest literacy (96.93%) and lowest in Palakkad (88.49%).The name Kerala has an uncertain etymology. One folk etymology derives Kerala from the Malayalam word kera 'coconut tree' and alam 'land'; thus, 'land of coconuts', which is a nickname for the state used by locals due to the abundance of coconut trees.
The Indian state of Kerala borders with the states of Tamil Nadu on the south and east, Karnataka on the north and the Lakshadweep Sea coastline on the west.
Largest dam in Kerala - Malampuzha Dam
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“Rice Bowl Of Kerala”- Palakkad. Palakkad was known as Palghat during British rule. Palakkad district has its own special characteristics. Palakkad is known as the Granary of Kerala.
Coimbatore International Airport
Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala from the north. Palakkad was known as Palghat during British rule. Palakkad district has its own special characteristics. Palakkad is known as the Granary of Kerala.
District Collectors/ADMs/SPs
| Thiruvananthapuram |
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| Shri. K. Gopalakrishnan IAS District Collector | Tel: 0471-2731177 0471- 2731166(F) 9447700222(M) E- mail: Website: |
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| Additional District Magistrate | Tel: 04994-255833, 9447726900(M) |
Palakkad district
| Palakkad District Palghat District Gateway of Kerala |
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| • Collector | D.Balamurali.IAS |
| • S.P | Debesh Kumar Behera, IPS |
| • DFO | Narendranath Veluri, IFS |
| Area |
Palakkad is the largest district in the state of Kerala, it is also known as the Granary of Kerala and Rice bowl of Kerala. It is famous for it's historic Palakkad Fort and Jain Temple, annual Ratholsavam, and beautiful and lushy, Malampuzha Garden and Dam.
A. There are a lot of beaches in and nearby Palakkad, namely the Karammal Beach, Kappad Beach, Baypore Beach, Cherai Beach, Kollam Beach, Nattika Beach and many more.
The dam and the garden is illuminated at nights on Weekends and Public Holidays. There is a swimming pool in the Garden, which is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The pool will be closed for Lunch Break from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and only ladies will be permitted from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
How populous is Palakkad?
Palakkad is still a growing town than a city. You will fall in love with the slow pace of life here. Spending some time in Palakkad as a young adult will re introduce you to cultural roots of Kerala. I came to the town as a young teenager and fall in love with the life here.
Etymology. The commonly held belief is that the name Palakkad is a fusion of two Malayalam words, Pala, which was the name given to barren land during the Sangam period, and Kadu, which means forest.
Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram
District, on the southwest by the Thrissur
District, on the northeast by The Nilgiris
District, and on the east by Coimbatore
district of Tamil Nadu.
Palakkad district.
| Palakkad District Palghat District Gateway of Kerala |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| Headquarters | Palakkad |
| Government |
Large parts of the district remain flooded on Friday as heavy rain continues. Nearly 3,000 people belonging to 850 families were shifted to 42 relief camps functioning in Palakkad, Alathur, Chittur, Mannarkkad, Pattambi and Ottappalam taluks. Several housing colonies in Palakkad town have been submerged.
