Melarcode
Melarcode is a village and Gram Panchayat in Palakkad District, Kerala, South India. "Mayilattoor" was the former name of Melarcode, "Mayil" meaning peacock, probably due to the presence of so many peacocks in the village.
Melarcode | |
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Village | |
| Coordinates: 10.616659°N 76.569664°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Palakkad |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 0492 |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
Melarcode has a developed cultural background. Melarcode has produced many fine artists in the field of Devotional Music like Melarcode Vaithyanathan (Vaithy) Bhagavathar and Melarcode Ravi Bhagavathar. North village in Melarcode is considered as one of the beautiful agraharam in Palakkad district. Annual utsavam is being celebrated every year on the months of April/May. The place is 70% covered with paddy fields, ponds, canals and temples.
Transportation
Melarcode is well connected with all parts of Kerala with NH 47 just 10 km away. The village lies 25 km south of Palakkad Town. The nearest airport is Coimbatore, and Kochi airport is 95 km south of the village.
Banks
Melarcode has established banks such as Canara Bank and Dhanlakshmi Bank. Melarcode has a sizable migrant population.[1]
References
- "Reports of National Panchayat Directory". Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.