Why is Palakkad called Palghat?
Palakkad is known as the Granary of Kerala. The district has vast stretches of lush green paddy fields, with tributaries of Bharathapuzha river criss-crossing it. Palakkad was known as Palghat during British rule. The name was later changed from Palghat to Palakkad by the government of Kerala.
Which is the biggest taluk in Palakkad district?
Talukas in Palakkad District, Kerala
| # | Taluka | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottappalam | Palakkad |
| 2 | Palakkad | Palakkad |
| 3 | Alathur | Palakkad |
| 4 | Chittur | Palakkad |
What is Speciality Palakkad?
Palakkad is also known as the rice bowl of Kerala. The 18th-century Palakkad Fort has sturdy battlements, a moat, and a Hanuman temple on its grounds. North on the Kalpathy River, the 15th-century Viswanatha Swamy Temple is the main venue of the Ratholsavam chariot festival.
Which is Palakkad sub district?
There are two educational districts in Palakkad Revenue District namely Palakkad and Ottapalam. There are also divided into 13 Sub-districts namely Thrithala, Pattambi, Shornur, Ottapalam, Cherpulassery, Mannarkkad, Parli, Palakkad, Alathur, Chittur, Koyalmannam, and Agali.
Which river flows through Palakkad Gap?
The Bharathappuzha river (River Ponnani) originates in the Palakkad Gap from rivulets and tributaries feeding from steep escarpment slopes along the flanks of the Ghats. Palakkad gap has played a major role in enabling human migration into Kerala from parts of Tamil Nadu.
What language is spoken in Palakkad?
Malayalam
Languages
| Languages in Palakkad district | |
|---|---|
| Malayalam | 93.7% |
| Tamil | 4.82% |
| Telugu | 0.57% |
| Kannada | 0.14% |
Which district is smallest in Kerala?
Mahe is the smallest district of India by size. The total area of Mahe district is surrounded by North Malabar of Kerala State….Mahe district.
| Mahe Mahé | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Puducherry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.69 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
What is the old name of Palakkad?
Palakkattussery
In earlier times, Palakkad was also known as Palakkattussery. Many concluded that Palakkad is derived from ‘Pala’, an indigenous tree which once densely occupied the land; and hence Palakkad or “the forest of Pala trees”.
Is Palakkad rural or urban?
The district has an total area of 4,482 sq km., 400 sq km is urban and 4082 sq km is rural. Out of total population of Palakkad, 3,119,027 in the district, 676,810 are in urban area and 2,133,124 are in rural area.
Which is smallest district in Kerala?
Which is the broadest river in Kerala?
With a length of 209 km, it is the second longest river that flows through Kerala after the Periyar. It flows through Palakkad Gap, which is also the largest opening in the Kerala portion of Western Ghats….Bharathappuzha.
| Bharathapuzha | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala, Tamilnadu |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Anamalai Hills |
Which is biggest river in Kerala?
Periyar
The 244 km long Periyar, known as Choorni in ancient period, is the longest river in Kerala.
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