Mannarkkad

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.

Mannarkkad
Mannarghat
Nickname: 
Gateway to Westernghats
Mannarkkad
Location in Kerala, India
Mannarkkad
Mannarkkad (India)
Coordinates: 10.98°N 76.47°E / 10.98; 76.47
Country India
StateKerala
RegionSouth Malabar
DistrictPalakkad District
Government
  BodyMannarkkad municipality
Area
  Total33.01 km2 (12.75 sq mi)
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Population
  Total34,839
  Density1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
DemonymMannarkkadans
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
678582
Telephone code+ 91, STD (04924)
Vehicle registrationKL-50
Parliament constituencyPalakkad
Assembly constituencyMannarkkad
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