Palamedu

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Palamedu v • d • e Tamil Nadu • India
Palamedu
District(s)	Madurai
Coordinates	10.12° N 78.12° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 227 m (745 ft)
Population	8,187 (2001)
Codes • Postal • Telephone	• 625 503 • +91-4543

Coordinates: 10.12° N 78.12° E

Palamedu is a panchayat town in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

[edit] Geography

Palamedu is located at 10.12° N 78.12° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 227 metres (744 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Palamedu had a population of 8187. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Palamedu has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 54%. In Palamedu, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.