Pala, Kerala
Municipality in Kerala, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Pala, Kerala?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Pala (Malayalam: പാലാ; IPA: [paːlaː]) is a municipality[3] in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is located 21 km (13.0 mi) north of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 138 km (85.7 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Pala has a population of 22,056 people, and a population density of 1,373/km2 (3,560/sq mi).
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Quick Facts Country, State ...
Pala | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 9.71278°N 76.68353°E / 9.71278; 76.68353 | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Kottayam |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Pala Municipality |
• Municipal Chairperson | Mr. Shaju V Thuruthen |
• Member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala (MLA) | Mani C. Kappan |
Area | |
• Total | 16.06 km2 (6.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 22,056 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 686573, 686574, 686575 |
Telephone code | +9148 22 |
Vehicle registration | KL 35, KL 67 |
Nearest city | Kottayam |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Pala |
Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
Close
Pala is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river, and is a major hub of Syrian Christian culture in Kerala.[4]