Palamaner
| Palamaner పలమనేరు |
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 Palamaner
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| Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Chittoor |
| Mandal | Palamaner |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 28.13 km2 (10.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • 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.[3]
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Etymology
The name "Palamaner" originated from "Pallavan yeri", meaning lake dug by Pallavas. "Yeri" in Tamil means lake. Palamaner is also known as Milk City of South India.
Geography
Palamaner is located in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[4] It has an average elevation of 683 meters (2,244 ft).
Climate
The minimum temperature hovers between 12 to 28 degrees all round the year. The climate here varies seasonally and is invariably moderate which makes the inhabitants uncomplaining.
Transport
Palamaner is the pivot point between Bangalore and Tirupati , on NH 4 connecting Bangalore and Chennai.
