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Tourist Places near Palakkad
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Vayilyamkunnu Bhagavathi Temple,
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Killikkurussi Mahadeva Temple
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Brahmeeswaran Temple
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Mangottu Kavu Temple
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SreeRamaswamy Temple,
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Pariyanempatta Bhagavathi Temple,
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Njangattiri Bhagavathi Temple,
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Anjaneya Mandir
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Lakshminarayan Temple,
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Kalikavil Bhagavathy Temple,
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Mathur Mannampulli Bhagavathy Temple
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Panayoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple,
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Poozhikkunnu Sree Krishna Temple,
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Vengeri Temple
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Parthasaradhy Temple,
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Sree Mahadeve Pandekkal Shive Temple,
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Sree Mariyamman Temple,
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Sree Manappullikavu Temple,
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Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Temple
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Sree Anjumoorthy Temple
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Sree Thiruvara Shiva Temple
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Pookottukavu Bhagavathi Temple,
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Kodarmanna Mahavishu Temple,
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Punnamparambu Bhagavathi Temple,
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Thalayanakkad Siva Temple,
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Cherplery Siva Temple,
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Sree Guruvayoorappan Temple,
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Kaithali Temple
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Mookambika Temple
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Easwaramangalam Temple
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Maathur Ganapathi Temple,
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Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple,
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Yajneshwaram Shiva Temple,
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Sree Mariyamman Temple
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Chenganikkottukavu Bhagavathi Temple
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Kanthallur Srikrishna Temple
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Kalarikal Bhagavathi Temple
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Kallarakode Shiva Temple
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Sree Parakkattu Bagavaty Temple
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Udayarkunnu Bhagavathy Temple
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Chitturkavu Devi Temple,
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Cherpalchery Ayyappankavu Temple,
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Cherpalchery Puthanalkal Bhagavathy Temple
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Panniamkurussi Thirumantham Kunnilamma Temople
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Erinjupuraan Temple,
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Vettaykkorumakan Temple,
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Neellikavu Bhagavathy Temple,
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Kodikkunnu Bhagavathi Temple
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Palakkad is one of the districts for Kerala state. Palakkad is headquarters for the district. Palakkad is bounded by Malappuram District on the Northwest, by Thrissur District on the Southwest and by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu on the East. The district urbanization is around 13%. The district is also known as "the granary of Kerala". The city is located around 350 km north to state capital of Thiruvananthapuram. Palakkad is near the Palghat Gap, a pass of natural depression through the Western Ghats ranges that run parallel to the West coast of India, and connects Kerala to the plains of the state of Tamil Nadu to the East.
Palakkad History
Previously, Palakkad was under the rule of the Chera kings. With the decline, parts of the district was ruled by Palakkad Rajas who were Zamorins of Calicut who later gave the independence. Some parts were under Kollengode Rajas of Vengunad and the Valluvanad part of the district was under Valluvakonathiris. For short duration, some regions of the district near Chittur came under the attack of the nearby Kongu King when the local people opposed the Kongu invasion successfully. Palakkad was a part of the Malabar District of Madras Presidency previously, and then came under the princely state of Cochin and Madras state. It was identified as separate district of Kerala in 1956 when the state was formed.
Palakkad Culture
Palakkad has a wonderful cultural tradition, it is known that Thunchathu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, father of Malayalam literature had his last days in Chittur Kunchan Nambiar, the founder of Thullal, the famous Poet ofMalayalam had his birth in a small village called Killikurissimangalam in this district.Mani Madhava Chakkiar for Koothu and Vazhenkada Kunjhu Nair for Kathakali are two famous names to be remembered here. The district is blessed with the birth of Sri. Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavather, the exponent of Carnatic Music and Sri. Palakkad Moni Iyyer the master of Mridangam. Sri. C.Sankaran Nair belongs to Mankara is also in this district. The great poet of Malayalam Literature Mahakavi Kumaranassan wrote his famous poetry Veena Poovu here.
Palakkad Tourism
Tourist places in Palakkad Nelliampathy Malampuzha Pothundy Ottappalam SilentValley Mangalam Siruvani Meenkara Dhoni Parambikulam Kanjirapuzha Mayiladumpara J.P.Smrithi Vanam Palakkad Fort Kottayi Mennvallom Attappadi Thunchan Gurumadom Kunchan Smarakom
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List Of Banks Operating in Palakkad District
State Bank Of India - 47 branches
Canara Bank - 38 branches
State Bank Of Travancore - 33 branches
Punjab National Bank - 31 branches
South Indian Bank - 26 branches
The Federal Bank Ltd - 21 branches
The Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd - 19 branches
Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd - 16 branches
Union Bank Of India - 11 branches
Hdfc Bank Ltd - 11 branches
Vijaya Bank - 8 branches
Indian Bank - 8 branches
Bank Of Baroda - 6 branches
Indian Overseas Bank - 5 branches
Bank Of India - 4 branches
Syndicate Bank - 4 branches
Icici Bank Ltd - 4 branches
Corporation Bank - 3 branches
Andhra Bank - 2 branches
Pin Codes in Palakkad District
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ATMs in Palakkad
HDFC ATM
Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Canara Bank ATM
College Road, Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Canara Bank ATM
Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
SBI ATM
Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
South Indian Bank ATM
G.B.Road, Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Corporation Bank ATM
Mangalam Towers, Town Bus Stand Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India
SBT ATM
Surya Complex, Town Bus Stand Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India
HDFC Bank ATM
Palakkad, Kerala, India
HDFC ATM
English Church Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India
South Indian Bank ATM
Kunathurmedu, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Hospitals in Palakkad
Prasanthi Hospital
Kalpathy, Palakkad, Kerala, India
ESI Hospital
Vadakkanthara, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Sreekrishna Hospital
Palakkad, Kerala, India
Dr A Govindarajan Eye Hospital
70, Officers Colony, Puthur, Puthur, Trichy, Kerala, India
0431 279 2901
Achutha Menon Hospital
Olavakode, Palakkad, Kerala, India
District Ayurveda Hospital
College Road, Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Karuna Hospital
Adithyapuram, Melamuri, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Palakkad Co-operative Hospital
Palakkad, Kerala, India
Sunshine Hospital
Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Welcare Hospital
Palakkad, Kerala, India
Petrol Bunks in Palakkad
Petrol Pump
College Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Indian Oil Petrol Station
College Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Petrol & Diesel
Railway Station Road, Olavakode, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Petrol Pump
Gandhi Bazaar Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Petrol Pump
NH 213, Railway Colony, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Petrol Pump
Shornur Road, Nurani, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Petrol Pump - PJR
Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala, India
IBP Petrol Bunk
Chittur Road, Kenathuparambu, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Indian Oil Petrol Bunk
Chandranagar, Palakkad, Kerala, India
0491 257 1793
H P Petrol Pump
Palakkad, Kerala, India
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Near Cities
Palakkad
2 KM near
Chittur-Thathamangalam
15 KM near
Ottappalam
32 KM near
Shoranur
45 KM near
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Near By Air Ports
Peelamedu Airport
56 KM near
Kochi Airport
85 KM near
Calicut Airport
95 KM near
Mysore Airport
188 KM near
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Near By Districts
Palakkad
0 KM near
Coimbatore
49 KM near
Thrissur
62 KM near
Malappuram
77 KM near
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Near By RailWay Station
Palghat Town Rail Way Station
1 KM near
Palakkad Rail Way Station
1 KM near
Parli Rail Way Station
11 KM near
Kanjikode Rail Way Station
12 KM near
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