Akathethara is a residential area in Palakkad city in the state of Kerala, India.[1][2] It is located to 11 km towards North from District headquarters Palakkad and 5 km from renowned Malampuzha garden.[3] Parts of Akathethara Panchayat is suppose to be part of the proposed Palakkad Municipal Corporation.[4] Sabari Ashram also called as Kerala's Sabarmati is located here where Mahatma Gandhi made his visit three times.[5]
Akathethara | |
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Coordinates: 10°49′N 76°39′E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Palakkad |
Government | |
• Body | Akathethara Panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 19.79 km2 (7.64 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 28,592 |
• Density | 1,444.77/km2 (3,741.9/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 678 008 |
Telephone code | 0491 |
Vehicle registration | KL-09 |
Civic agency | Akathethara Grama Panchayat 04912555171 |
Parliament constituency | Palakkad |
Assembly constituency | Malampuzha |
Website | www.lsgkerala.in/akathetharapanchayat |
As of 2001[update] India census, Akathethara had a population of 8190 with 4071 males and 4119 females.[1]
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