Palamedu
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| 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(s) | Madurai |
| Population | 8,187 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 227 metres (745 ft) |
Palamedu is a panchayat town in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
[edit] 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).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] 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.
Jallikattu was one of the Famous historical event held every year in the month of January.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. There is a small dam ('Sathiyar') near Palamedu. Madurai is accessible by 20 km. Alagarkovil is also too close by 18 km
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Palamedu
- ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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