Who is Palakkad district collector 2021?
Mrunmai Joshi IAS
Offices
| Name | Designation | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Mrunmai Joshi IAS | District Collector & District Magistrate | District Collector, Civil Station, Palakkad-678001 Kerala |
| Sri. R.Vishwanadh IPS | District Police Chief | S.P Office, Palakkad 678001 |
| Sri. Suresh.R.P | Deputy Collector General (ADM) | ADM, Civil Station, Palakkad, 678001 |
Who is Palakkad Collector?
Palakkad Collector D Balamurali will be posted Labour Commissioner.
When was Palakkad district formed?
1st of January 1957
The present Palakkad district as an administrative unit was formed on the 1st of January 1957, consisting of the following taluks: Palakkad, Perinthalmanna, Ponnani, Ottapalam, Alathur and Chittur.
Which is the 14 district in Kerala?
Kasaragod district
Kasaragod district was formed on 24 May 1984 as the 14th district by carving out a major portion of the erstwhile Kannur district.
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”.
What is special in 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.
What is Palakkad known for?
Is Palakkad a district?
Palakkad is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala and has no coastal line. The district opens the state to the rest of the country through the Palakkad Gap with a width of 32 to 40 Kms.
What is the biggest district in Kerala?
The total area of the district is 4,480 km2 (1,730 sq mi) which is 11.5% of the state’s area which makes it the largest district of Kerala….Palakkad district.
| Palakkad District Palghat District Gateway of Kerala | |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala |
| Region | South Malabar |
| Headquarters | Palakkad |
| Government |
Where is Palakkad located?
Palakkad is a rural district of Kerala State of India. Coimbatore city of Tamil Naidu lies in the east of the District. Most parts of the district fall in the midland region.Out of the total area of 4480km², about 1360km² of land is covered by forests.
What is the main occupation of people in Palakkad district?
The only big city in the district is the district head quarters, Palakkad. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people here. Rubber is the main crop in the hilly regions The district is a major centre of export for mangoes and tamarind.
Where can I get CSC services in Palakkad?
Services from different departments are brought under one umbrella at any CSC. Some of the services are also made available through online portal. Location : Village Offices in Palakkad. | City : Palakkad | PIN : 678001.
What is the climate of Palakkad?
Palakkad is a rural district of Kerala State of India. Coimbatore city of Tamil Naidu lies in the east of the District. Most parts of the district fall in the midland region.Out of the total area of 4480km², about 1360km² of land is covered by forests. The climate is hot and humid for most part of the year.