Pala, Kerala
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Pala, or Palai (Malayalam: [paːlaː]) is a town and a municipality in Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of the Meenachil taluk and the Pala Revenue Division.
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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)[1] | |
• 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 |
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Pala is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river. It is one of the main gateways to the southern high ranges of the Western Ghats.[2]