Palamedu

Palamedu
City
Palamedu

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 10°07′N 78°07′E / 10.12°N 78.12°ECoordinates: 10°07′N 78°07′E / 10.12°N 78.12°E
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Madurai
Elevation 227 m (745 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 8,187
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 625 503
Telephone code 91-4543

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

Geography

Palamedu is located at 10°07′N 78°07′E / 10.12°N 78.12°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 227 metres (744 feet)

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] 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.

Bull Taming (Jallikattu) was one of the Famous historical event held every year in the month of January 15th.People from Overseas come and spend time during the month of January.Here Palgova(Milk Sweet)is very famous in south India.

Kodaikanal, Vagai dam, Kumbakarai falls are some popular tourist spots nearby. Another recent identified water falls named 'Kutladampatti' is very near. Thekkadi, Suruli falls, Kourtallam are also near to this place and it is 100 km away from here. There is a small dam ('Sathiyar') near Palamedu. Madurai is accessible by 20 km. Alagarkovil & Alanganallur is also too close.

References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Palamedu
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.