Palakkodu

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  ?Palakkodu
Tamil Nadu • India
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Location of Palakkodu
Coordinates: 12°18′N 78°05′E / 12.3, 78.08
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 533 m (1,749 ft)
District(s) Dharmapuri
Population 18,614 (2001)

Coordinates: 12°18′N 78°05′E / 12.3, 78.08 Palakkodu is a panchayat town in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

[edit] Geography

Palakkodu is located at 12.3° N 78.08° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 533 metres (1748 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Palakkodu had a population of 18,614. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Palakkodu has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 57%. In Palakkodu, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Palakkodu
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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