Mannarkkad
Municipality in Kerala, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mannarkkad, formerly known as Mannarghat, is a major municipal town in Palakkad district of the Indian state of Kerala. The Silent Valley National Park and the Attappadi Reserve Forest are located in Mannarkkad Taluk. Mannarkkad is situated 36 km away from district headquarters Palakkad on National Highway 966. It is the traditional seat of the Mannarghat Moopil Nair.
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Mannarkkad
Mannarghat | |
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Nickname: Gateway to Westernghats | |
Coordinates: 10.98°N 76.47°E / 10.98; 76.47 | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
Region | South Malabar |
District | Palakkad District |
Government | |
• Body | Mannarkkad municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 33.01 km2 (12.75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 34,839 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Demonym | Mannarkkadans |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English[2] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 678582 |
Telephone code | + 91, STD (04924) |
Vehicle registration | KL-50 |
Parliament constituency | Palakkad |
Assembly constituency | Mannarkkad |
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