Palakkodu
Palakkodu | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Dharmapuri |
| Elevation | 533 m (1,749 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,614 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 636808 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-29 |
Palakkodu (also known as Palakod or Palacode) is a panchayat town in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Geography
Palakkodu is located at 12°18′N 78°05′E / 12.3°N 78.08°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 533 metres (1748 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] 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.
Politics
Palacode has its own constituent assembly. [3]
Banks
- State Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Lakshmi vilas Bank
- Union bank of India
Attractions
Somanahalli or somballi is a village of this Taluk. It is known for its very old Mystic Ankola tree. Kannada super star Uday kumar was born in palakodu
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Palakkodu
- ^ "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.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ^ http://www.columbuslost.com/2013/01/holy-ankola-or-alinjal-tree-at.html
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