Palapallam

Palapallam
Map
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanniyakumari
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
16,638
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN75

Palapallam is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[1] Palappallam had a population of 16,638. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Palappallam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 50% of the males and 50% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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