Palamaner పలమనేరు |
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Town | |
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 | |
• Total | 28.13 km2 (10.86 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• 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.
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.
Palamaner is located in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh at 13°12′00″N 78°45′00″E / 13.2000°N 78.7500°E. 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.
Palamaner is the pivot point between Bangalore and Tirupati , on NH 4 connecting Bangalore and Chennai.
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.