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★ District of Kerala ★

Palakkad

പാലക്കാട്
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Area · — km²
Population · 28,09,934
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Palakkad — district of Kerala

Palakkad is a district in Kerala. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Palakkad

Gateway to Kerala with Palakkad Gap mountain pass and rich agricultural heritage.

District HQ
Palakkad

Must-visit places in Palakkad

fort

Palakkad Fort

18th-century Dutch fort in the heart of Palakkad city, a significant historical structure.

  • lake
    Malampuzha Dam

    Major dam across Malampuzha River with scenic gardens and recreational facilities.

  • hill
    Nelliyampathy Hills

    Picturesque hill station with coffee and spice plantations in the Western Ghats.

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Then & Now

Palakkad district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
21,33,124
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
25,14,955
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,82,285
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
5,68,614
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 157 villages

Palakkad district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
10,31,466Census 2011
Female population
11,01,658Census 2011
Sex ratio
1068 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,82,285Census 2011
SC population
3,22,951Census 2011
ST population
47,023Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
25,14,955+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,68,614RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
8,06,903Census 2011
Cultivators
55,754Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,80,457Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,162 / 2,32,91615% complete
SBM-G toilets
37,207Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Palakkad district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
83 of 157 villages have notable places mapped · 53%
  • Temple· 34
  • School· 10
  • Hospital· 8
  • High school· 4
  • PHC· 2
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Palakkad district.

Browse by mandal

All 7 mandals of Palakkad

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

157 villages · 88 GPs
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Top villages in Palakkad

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Palakkad

How many mandals and villages are in Palakkad district?

Palakkad district has 7 mandals and 157 revenue villages across 88 gram panchayats in Kerala.

Where is the headquarters of Palakkad district?

The district headquarters of Palakkad is —.

What is the pincode of Palakkad district?

Palakkad district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Palakkad may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Palakkad fall under?

Palakkad district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Palakkad district?

Palakkad district had a population of 28,09,934 per the 2011 Census, across 157 villages.

When was Palakkad district formed?

Palakkad district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Palakkad district?

Major rivers in Palakkad district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Palakkad

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)