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, 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 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.
Schools
One Matriculation School namely "P.H.N.U.S.P. Pathirakaliamman Matric School is located here. More number of students from nearby villages are studying here. Government School and other private schools are also located here.
Temples
- Mariamman Temple
- Pathirakaliamman Temple
- Bala Vinayagar Temple
- Aindhu Muga Vinayagar Temple and a very famous
- Manjamalai Temple
- Pataivettiamman Temple
- Muthalamma Temple
Manjamalai River is run across this village.
Economy
Palamedu has a moderate monsoon climate condition. People in this area are mainly cultivated 'Guava', 'Ground nut', '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
- ↑ 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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.