Palamedu
| Palamedu | |
|---|---|
| panchayat town | |
  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 |
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Madurai |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,187 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 625503 |
| Telephone code | 91-04543 |
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, mainly on the second day of Tamil month Thai. Tourists even from Overseas visit and spend time during the month of January, during Pongal festival.Here Palamedu Palgova (Milk Sweet) is very famous all over South Tamilnadu.
Kodaikanal, Vaigai dam, Alagar Koil, 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 150 km away from here. There is a small dam ('Sathiyar') near Palamedu. Madurai is accessible by 20 km. Alagarkovil & Alanganallur is also very near from Palamedu.
Temples
Sri Padaivetti amman temple, Mariyamman temple, Ayyanar kovil,Vadakkuvasal chellaiye, Kizhakuvasal chellaye,Silaikkarai Amman, Pechiamman Temple
Economy
Palamedu has a moderate monsoon climate condition. People in this area are mainly cultivating 'Guava', 'Ground nut', 'Sugar Cane', 'Paddy (Rice)', etc. More number of people are engaged in producing dairy products. Milk is supplied to all over the Southern parts of Tamil Nadu.
References
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- ↑ "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.