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Palakkad is the land of Palmyras and Paddy fields. It is the chief granary of Kerala and is often called the Gateway of Kerala. Palakkad lies at the foot of the gigantic Western ghats on the border of Kerala. This district with mountains, forests and fertile valleys, rivers and mountains streams are rich in flora and fauna. |
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Access to Palakkad
Air: The nearest airport is Coimbatore, 55 km. from Palakkad..
Rail: There are two railway stations here. The main one is the Palakkad junction situated 5 km. from the city and other at the town. Palakkad is connected by good motorable roads connecting major centres of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Road:Buses to Guruvayoor, Thrissur, Malampuzha and other places are operated from Town bus stand. Thiruvalluvar Transport Corporation of the Government of Tamil Nadu is also operating several buses to various centres in Tamil Nadu from the K.S.R.T.C. bus stand |
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Other Statistics
> 1082 educational institutions
> 210 health care organisations
> 2000 registered industries & 900 ssi units
> 335 Post offices
> 102 Teliphone Exchanges |
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