| Palakkayam | |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Map showing Palakkayam in Kerala |
| Coordinates: | 11°N 76.5931°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Palakkad |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 7512 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 678591 |
| Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
| Area Code: | 04924 |
Palakkayam is a village in the Mannarkkad taluk of the Palakkad district in Kerala, India. Administratively, it falls under the Karimba, Thachampara and Kanjirappuzha gram panchayat.[1] It is situated approximately 35 km from the district headquarters, Palakkad, and 16 km from the eco-tourism spot at Siruvani Dam. The village is connected via Edakkurissi on the Palakkad-Kozhikode National Highway and is about 120 km from Kozhikode.
The village is known for its proximity to Kanjirapuzha Dam, a key irrigation structure located 6 km away. The nearest airport is in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, about 100 km away, while the nearest railway station is Palakkad Junction, situated 30 km from the village.
According to the 2011 Census, Palakkayam has a population of 7,512, comprising 3,729 males and 3,783 females. The literacy rate is 79%, below Kerala's state average of 94%. The sex ratio stands at 1,014 females per 1,000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.95% and 11.24% of the population, respectively.[2]
Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy. Of the working population, many are cultivators or agricultural laborers. Public and private bus services connect the village to nearby towns and cities.[3]
Palakkayam has educational institutions like Carmel HSS and healthcare facilities including the Assumption Hospital in nearby Kanjirapuzha. The village also hosts the St. Mary's Church Palakkayam.
The serene surroundings of Palakkayam attract visitors to its nearby eco-tourism and irrigation sites, including Siruvani and Kanjirapuzha dams.