Palode is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1][2] Palode town is 35 km (22 mi) from Thiruvananthapuram city and 17 km (11 mi) from Nedumangad municipality.There is a Helipad [3] in palode. Palode is surrounded by Western Ghats. Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute[4][5] is situated near Palode. Mankayam Ecotourism [6] near Brimore is 11 km (6.8 mi) away. Brimore [7] has tea estate and plantations make Palode a gateway for tourism destination.Thenmala is 38 km (24 mi) from Palode and Ponmudi hills is 35 km. Palode is a town in Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala -Shenkottai State Highway 2 (Kerala). Tenkasi is 75 km (47 mi) from Palode. Palode is a town located in Nedumangad Taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala.
Palode | |
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Town | |
 Clockwise from Top; Kusavoor jn, Palode Town, Veterinary Biologicals Institute, Tropical Botanical Garden, Chief Disease Investigation Office, Mankayan Eco-Tourism | |
| Nickname: Pacha Palode | |
  Palode Location in Kerala, India  Palode Palode (India) | |
| Coordinates: 8°42′12″N 77°01′35″E / 8.7033°N 77.0264°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Taluks | Nedumangad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Serpanch |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 14,795 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC 5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 695562 |
| Area code | 91472 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-21 & KL-16 |
Place of Interest and Tourism near Palode are Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanical Garden, Mankayam Ecotourism, Brimore Tourism, Lower Meenmutty Hydel Tourism Centre Nanniyode.[8]
Demographics
editPalode is a town located in Nedumangad Taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. Palode population in 2023 is estimated to be 18,205. Palode had a population of 14,922 in 2011[9] with 7,005 males and 7,917 females. Total female population is 53.1%. Scheduled Tribe population is 4.2%. Scheduled caste population is 10.1%. Total Literacy rate is 84.3% (2011). Working population of Palode is 38.8%.
History
editPalode was once a stronghold of the Venad empire, a medieval kingdom that exerted much dominance in the region. However, the onset of the colonial era saw the once-mighty empire splinter into four provinces, namely Chirava, Tripappor, Ilayidam (Kottarakara), and Perakam (also called Nedumangad).
Geography
editPalode is located 8.7033N 77.0264E. Palode is 35 km (22 mi) northeast from Thiruvananthapuram city, Palode town is a small hamlet on the foothills of the Western Ghats covered by Rubber plantations and Forest. Vamanapuram river passes through Palode. Palode is surrounded by Peringammala, Nanniyode and Pangode Panchayath.
Transport
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Road transport
editPalode is well connected to major cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala SH-2 passes through Palode. Kerala state road transport corporation have a bus depot in Palode connects major towns and villages in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam District. Thiruvananthapuram is 35 km (22 mi), Kollam is 66 km (41 mi) and Tenkasi is 75 km (47 mi). Main places near by Palode is Madathara 13 km (8.1 mi), Kallara is 17 km (11 mi), Vithura is 14 km (8.7 mi) and Kulathupuzha 28 km (17 mi). Palode can be reached by roads from most parts of Kerala. MC Road (State Highway 1) connected by Karette-Kallara-Palode bus route.[1]
- Thiruvananthapuram city 35 km (22 mi)
- Nedumangad 17 km (11 mi)
- Kollam 66 km (41 mi)
- Thenmala 38 km (24 mi)
- Tenkasi 75 km (47 mi)
- Madurai 230 km (140 mi)
- Thoothukudi 190 km (120 mi)
- Attingal 37 km (23 mi)
- Punalur 45 km (28 mi)
- Pathanamthitta 95 km (59 mi)
Air transport
editNearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) - 35 km (22 mi)
Cochin International Airport - 225 km (140 mi)
There is a helipad in Palode.
Rail transport
editThere is no railway lines pass through Palode. Proposed Sabari railway line stations in phase -3 there will be a station in Palode. Nearest railway station near Palode are:
- Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station 35 km (22 mi)
- Thenmala railway station 38 km (24 mi)
- Punalur Railway station 45 km (28 mi)
- Chirayinkil Railway Station 43 km (27 mi)
- Varkala Railway Station 47 km (29 mi)
- Kollam railway Station 63 km (39 mi)
Place of worship
edit- St George Roman Catholic Latin church
- Assemblies of God Church
- Palode Juma Masjid
- Uma Maheswara Temple Palode
- Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, Pacha
- Madan Thampuran Temple
- CSI Palode Church
- Seventh-day Adventist Church Palode
- Pappanamcode Juma Masjid
- St.Joseph Malankara Catholic Church Palode
Place of interest and tourism
editMankayam ecotourism
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Mankayam is about 45 km (28 mi) northeast of Thiruvananthapuram City, 11 km (6.8 mi) from Palode on the way to Brimore. Mankayam is one of the popular eco-tourism spots in Kerala.[citation needed] From the hill ranges of Chemunchi the Chittar River flows down through the forest, creating a tributary in the form of the Mankayam River. The various picturesque milky cascades are the major tourist attractions at Mankayam. Among the two waterfalls are the Kalakayam and Kurissadi which among the biggest waterfalls in southern Kerala. The state forest department has come up with exclusive trekking options.[citation needed]
Brimore tourism
editBrimore Marigold Estate is a 900-acre tea, rubber and coffee estate 13 km (8.1 mi) from Palode town it was established by British in 1880.
Brimore is one of the best trekking spots in Kerala and lies at a height of 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level. The forest check post at Mankayam waterfalls requires a payment of Rs 25 per vehicle. Most attractions near Brimore
- Ayyappa temple - An old termite mound converted into a granite temple
- Brimore Tea Factory - One of the oldest tea factories in Kerala
- Madame Falls - 2 km (1.2 mi) inside the Brimore estate
- Ramayana Cave - A stream originates from the cave
- Seetha waterfalls - Safe for bathing a natural bathtub.
- Braemore Estate Bungalow
- Braemore Palace
- Braemore Hills
Lower Meenmutty Hydel Tourism Centre, Nanniyode
editThe lower Meenmutty Hydel Tourism centre is 4 km (2.5 mi) from Palode in Meenmutty is related to Lower Meenmutty dam. The lower Meenmutty Hydel Tourism project is the only project working under KSEB in the southern Kerala.
The center is surrounded by forest, on the shores of the Vamanapuram river. Boating is a common activity at this destination.[citation needed] Another attraction is the garden. Lower Meenmutty Hydel tourism centre has an amusement zone for children and boating, namely pedal boats and slow boats. There is a small dam in lower Meenmutty Hydel.[citation needed]
Climate
editPalode has a climate that lies on the border between a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) and a tropical monsoon climate (Am). As a result, its only distinct seasons relate to rainfall rather than temperature. The mean maximum temperature is 34 °C (93 °F) and the mean minimum temperature is 21 °C (70 °F). The humidity is high and rises to about 75% during the monsoon season. Palode has south-west monsoons and gets its first showers in early June. The city receives heavy rainfall of around 1,827 mm (71.9 in) per year. Palode gets rain from the receding north-east monsoons which hit the October. The dry season sets in by December. The lowest temperature recorded in the city core was 17.8 °C (64.0 °F) on 6 January 1974 and the highest temperature was 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) on 4 April 2007.
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Climate data Palode (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.8
(96.4) |
36.3
(97.3) |
37.7
(99.9) |
38.0
(100.4) |
35.8
(96.4) |
35.8
(96.4) |
33.7
(92.7) |
34.0
(93.2) |
35.4
(95.7) |
35.2
(95.4) |
34.3
(93.7) |
35.5
(95.9) |
38.0
(100.4) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 34.4
(93.9) |
34.8
(94.6) |
35.4
(95.7) |
35.1
(95.2) |
34.6
(94.3) |
32.8
(91.0) |
32.1
(89.8) |
32.3
(90.1) |
33.0
(91.4) |
32.8
(91.0) |
33.1
(91.6) |
34.1
(93.4) |
35.9
(96.6) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 32.4
(90.3) |
32.8
(91.0) |
33.5
(92.3) |
33.3
(91.9) |
32.6
(90.7) |
30.4
(86.7) |
30.1
(86.2) |
30.3
(86.5) |
30.9
(87.6) |
30.9
(87.6) |
31.0
(87.8) |
32.0
(89.6) |
31.7
(89.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.4
(81.3) |
27.8
(82.0) |
28.9
(84.0) |
29.2
(84.6) |
28.9
(84.0) |
27.1
(80.8) |
26.7
(80.1) |
26.9
(80.4) |
27.2
(81.0) |
27.2
(81.0) |
27.1
(80.8) |
27.3
(81.1) |
27.6
(81.7) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22.3
(72.1) |
22.9
(73.2) |
24.3
(75.7) |
25.1
(77.2) |
25.1
(77.2) |
23.8
(74.8) |
23.3
(73.9) |
23.4
(74.1) |
23.5
(74.3) |
23.5
(74.3) |
23.2
(73.8) |
22.6
(72.7) |
23.6
(74.5) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 20.2
(68.4) |
20.9
(69.6) |
22.1
(71.8) |
23.0
(73.4) |
22.6
(72.7) |
22.0
(71.6) |
21.7
(71.1) |
21.8
(71.2) |
22.1
(71.8) |
22.1
(71.8) |
21.6
(70.9) |
20.3
(68.5) |
19.7
(67.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 17.8
(64.0) |
18.1
(64.6) |
20.2
(68.4) |
20.3
(68.5) |
20.1
(68.2) |
20.0
(68.0) |
20.2
(68.4) |
18.2
(64.8) |
20.8
(69.4) |
20.1
(68.2) |
18.9
(66.0) |
18.2
(64.8) |
17.8
(64.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 19.9
(0.78) |
23.7
(0.93) |
32.8
(1.29) |
123.0
(4.84) |
191.6
(7.54) |
305.7
(12.04) |
189.4
(7.46) |
135.7
(5.34) |
182.9
(7.20) |
281.2
(11.07) |
216.3
(8.52) |
58.8
(2.31) |
1,761.1
(69.33) |
| Average rainy days | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 16.3 | 13.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 94.7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 64 | 63 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 73 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 260.4 | 248.6 | 254.2 | 201.0 | 192.2 | 129.0 | 136.4 | 164.3 | 180.0 | 173.6 | 165.0 | 217.0 | 2,321.7 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 8.4 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| Source 1: India Meteorological Department (sun 1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Tokyo Climate | |||||||||||||
Educational institutions
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- Iqbal College[10]
- Allama Iqbal Institute of Management (MBA)[11]
- Crescent Central School, Panangode, Palode
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chettachal[12]
- S.K.V Higher Secondary School, Pacha
- N.S.S Higher Secondary School
- Dr Ambedkar Vidya Niketan CBSE Model School, Njaraneeli[13]
GUPS, Pacha, Paluvally(since 1949)schoolcode 42647(SAMAGRA)
Health care
editGovernment Community Health Centre
editGovt. Community Health Centre is well-equipped clinic with all the modern equipment. The clinic has separate waiting and consultation areas which allow enough space for patients to wait conveniently at the clinic. Being a specialized hospital, the doctor offers a number of medical services. The clinic is operational between 00:00 - 23:59.
Brothers Medical Centre
editBrothers Medical Centre And Diagnostic Services is a recognized name in patient care. They are one of the well-known Hospitals in Palode. Located in, this hospital is easily accessible by various means of transport. A team of well-trained medical staff, non-medical staff and experienced clinical technicians work round-the-clock to offer various services. A team of doctors on board, including specialists are equipped with the knowledge and expertise for handling various types of medical cases.
White Hospital
editQuality health care service backed by highly qualified doctors and specialist, medical professionals, nurses with state of art equipments combined with modern technologies providing round the cloak service.
Government institutions
edit- Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute
- Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides Centre
- Institute of Animal Health&Veterinary Biological Institute
- Chief Disease Investigation Office
- Indian Institute Of Oil Palm Research Center(ICAR)
- Government community Health Centre.
- Palode Police Station (Circle)
- Kerala State Road Transportation Corporation Palode.
- Palode Forest Range Office.
- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
- PWD Guest House Palode
- Shanthi kudeeram government public crematorium
- Tribal employment exchange career development center and model samanwaya center[14]
India's first tribal employment exchange
Economy
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Palode Town’s major economy come from Retails, There is small and big retail shops around palode .Timber and Wood related business and Tourism is another major source of economy.
Palode is predominantly an agriculture-dependent area and most of the people have directly or indirectly been involved in agriculture for their livelihood. With the spread of rubber cultivations in the 1970s and 1980s in the eastern regions of Kerala, farmers of Palode quickly moved over from Coconut and Paddy cultivations to Rubber, attracted by its high Return on Investment. In the 1990s, a lot of village youth traveled to the Middle East countries in search of jobs and, by now, a good number of adults from the village is working abroad and, therefore, remittance is also a good source of income. Flow of remittance has resulted in increase in the number of concrete buildings, replacing the old thatched and tiled houses.
Palode Mela
editStarted as a livestock fair named "Kaala Chantha" in 1962, transformed into a Grameen Mela held for 10 days.
Palode Mela one of the traditional agricultural trade fare that has been started since 1962. Now flourished as the national fest of south Kerala. February 7 to 16 people celebrate this Mela. More than 50000 people visit the mela per every year. When the period of cattles rolled the economic position of society, before the time of globalisation and economic liberation, the farmers started this mela as a trade fare.
References
edit- ^ a b "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- ^ "Yahoo India Map". Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ "Helipad, Vrindavanam Convention Centre, Airport In Suchindram, Tamil Nadu | Helipad, Vrindavanam Convention Centre Near Me -Suchindram". closelocation.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Home - Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute". jntbgri.res.in. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "JNTBGRI wins patent, lists healer as an inventor". The Hindu. 9 February 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Mankayam Ecotourism near Palode in Thiruvananthapuram". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "A treasured trek at Brymore in Thiruvananthapuram". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Lower meenmutty. "Lower meenmutty hydro tourism".
- ^ "Census of India". Archived from the original on 10 May 2006. Retrieved 13 December 2008.
- ^ "IQBAL College, Peringammala, Trivandrum". www.iqbalcollege.edu.in. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "AIIM - Allama Iqbal Institute of Management | Youth4work". youth4work.com. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "JNV, Thiruvananthapuram". navodaya.gov.in. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Dr, Ambedkar Vidya Niketan". www.dravncbse.org. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Staff Reporter (11 October 2018). "India's first tribal employment exchange opens". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
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