Palamaner
| Palamaner పలమనేరు | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Palamaner Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°12′00″N 78°45′00″E / 13.2000°N 78.7500°ECoordinates: 13°12′00″N 78°45′00″E / 13.2000°N 78.7500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Chittoor |
| Mandal | Palamaner |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 28.13 km2 (10.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 51,163 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 517408 |
| Telephone code | +91–8579 |
| Vehicle registration | AP–03 |
| Website | Palamaner Municipality |
Palamaner or Palamaneru is a town in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Palamaner mandal.[3]
Etymology
The name "Palamaner" originated from "Pallava Yeru", meaning lake dug by Pallavas. "Yeru" in Telugu means lake. Palamaner is also known as Milk City of South India.
Geography
Palamaner is located in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh at 13°12′00″N 78°45′00″E / 13.2000°N 78.7500°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 683 meters (2,244 ft).
Climate
The minimum temperature hovers between 12 and 28 degrees all round the year. The climate here varies seasonally and is invariably moderate which makes the inhabitants uncomplaining.
Transport
Palamaner is the pivot point between Bangalore and Tirupati , on NH 4 connecting Bangalore and Chennai.
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[5][6] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.
References
- ↑ "Basic Information of Municipality". Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration. Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ↑ "Chittoor District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 498, 519. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Palmaner, India". fallingrain.com.
- ↑ "School Eduvation Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ↑ "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Retrieved 7 November 2016.