Melarcode Explained

Melarcode
Native Name:Mayilattoor
Native Name Lang:Tamil
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.6167°N 76.5697°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Palakkad
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:25,000
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, Tamil, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:678703
Area Code Type:Telephone Code
Area Code:0492
Registration Plate:KL-

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 many peacocks in the village.

Melarcode has a developed cultural background. Melarcode has produced many fine artists in the field of Carnatic Music and Namasankeerthanam like Melarcode Vaidhyanathan (Vaithy) Bhagavathar and Melarcode Ravi Bhagavathar. North Village (Vadakke Gramam) in Melarcode is considered to be one of the most beautiful Agraharam-s in Palakkad District. Annual Uthsavam is being celebrated every year in 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 544 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 Dhanlaxmi Bank. Melarcode has a sizable migrant population.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reports of National Panchayat Directory . Ministry of Panchayati Raj . 30 December 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131230233940/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224726&rlbtype=V . 30 December 2013 .