UGC NET EXAM -29th December 2013 VENUE DETAILS

UGC NET EXAM -29th December 2013 VENUE DETAILS

Date:20 Dec 2013




                                                               
                                                                     
The UGC National Educational Testing (NET) for JRF and Eligibility for Assistant Professor under the faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, languages (Including Electronics Science, Environmental Science and Computer Science & Applications) to be held on Sunday the 29^th December 2013 at the following colleges/Centres. The allotted Subjects and Roll Numbers to these colleges/centres as mentioned in the Admission card are as follows:

 

Sl. No	Subject code	Subject	Total no. of registered candidates	Roll Number	Venue of the Test
1	1	Economics	1198	06010001 to 06010215	Al-Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College, Near Lalbagh Main Gate, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 027. Ph: 080-22222402
				06010216 to 06010515	Surana College, No. 16, South End Road, Near South End Circle, Bangalore – 560 004. Ph: 080-26642292
				06010516 to 06010815	Visveswarapura College of Science, K.R. Road, V.V. Puram,
					Bangalore – 560 004. Ph: 080-26675575
				06010816 to 06011065	Visveswarapura Arts & Commerce College, K.R. Road, V.V.Puram,  Bangalore – 560 004. Ph: 080-26677885
				06011066 to 06011198	BES College of Education, 16th main, 4th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore 560011. Ph: 080-26640129
2	2	Political Science	575	06020001 to 06020117	BES College of Education, 16th main, 4th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore 560011
					Ph: 080-26640129
				06020118 to 06020367	Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College for Women, No.1/D, 59th ‘C’ cross, 4th  ‘M’  Block  Rajajinagar (Opp. Sujatha talkies), Bangalore – 560 010. Ph: 080-23359474
				06020368 to 06020575	S.S.M.R.V. College, No. 17, 26th Main, 36th Cross, 4th T Block, Near BMTC Depot, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 041. Ph: 080-22453665
3	3	Philosophy	11	06030001 to 06030011	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), K.R. Circle, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
4	4	Psychology	285	06040001 to 06040250	Govt. Arts College, Ambedkar Veedhi, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001
					Ph: 080-22211115
				06040251 to 06040285	Maharani’s Women’s Arts, Commerce & Management College, Sheshadri Road, Near Fire Station, Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22257792
5	5	Sociology	491	06050001 to 06050022	Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College for Women, No.1/D, 59th ‘C’ cross, 4th  ‘M’ Block  Rajajinagar (Opp. Sujatha talkies), Bangalore – 560 010. Ph: 080-23359474
				06050023 to 06050272	S.S.M.R.V. College, No. 17, 26th Main, 36th Cross, 4th T Block, Near BMTC Depot, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 041. Ph: 080-22453665
				06050273 to 06050491	Janatha First Grade College, 2nd Main, 8th Cross, Chamarajapet, Near Idgah Maidan, Bangalore – 560 018. Ph: 080-26675962
6	6	History	859	06060001 to 06060374	Seshadripuram College, No.27, Nagappa street, Near Nehru Nagar Petrol Bunk, Seshadripuram, Bangalore – 560 020. Ph: 080-22955354
				06060375 to 06060774	SJRC Science Arts and Commerce, N0. 9, Race Course Road (Near Anand Rao Circle), Bangalore 560009, Ph: 080-22264952
				06060775 to 06060859	Al-Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College, Near Lalbagh Main Gate, Hosur Road,
					Bangalore – 560 027. Ph: 080-22222402
7	7	Anthropology	8	06070001 to 06070008	University Visvesvaraya  College of Engineering (UVCE), K.R. Circle,  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
8	8	Commerce	3559	06080001 to 06080600	Rajajinagar Parents Association, CA-2, 70th Cross, 5th Block, Near BBMP Community Hall, Rajajinagar, Bangalore – 560 010.
					Ph: 080-23503211
				06080601 to 06081200	Government R.C. College of Commerce & Management, Palace Road, Near Hotel Chalukya, Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22261889, 8050587902
				06081201 to 06081800	Vivekananda Degree College, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Near Orion Mall, Rajajinagar 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560 055. Ph: 080-23579511
				06081801 to 06082400	SRN Adarsh College, Near T.R. Mill, Chamarajpet, Bangalore – 560 018. Ph: 080-26677100
				06082401 to 06082900	Bishop Cotton  Women’s Christian College, No.19, 3rd Cross, CSI Compound, Behind Unity Building, Mission Road, Bangalore – 560 027. Ph: 080-22212933
				06082901 to 06083400	K.L.E Society’s S. Nijalingappa College, 2nd Block, Near Navarang Theatre, Rajajinagar, Bangalore – 560 010. Ph: 080-23526055
				06083401 to 06083559	Seshadripuram Composite PU College, No.40, Girls School Street,
					Seshadripuram, Bangalore – 560 020
9	9	Education	341	06090001 to 06090026	NMKRV College for Women, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 011. Ph: 080-26637042
				06090027 to 06090326	S. Cadambi Independent Pre-University College, Between Shankarmutt and Havanur Circle, Opp. To Basaveshwara Nagar Post Office, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore – 560 079. Ph: 080-23232831
				06090327 to 06090341	Govt. Science College, Nrupathunga Road, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001. Ph: 080-22212924
10	10	Social Work	541	06100001 to 06100031	Janatha First Grade College, 2nd Main, 8th Cross, Chamarajapet, Near Idgah Maidan, Bangalore – 560 018. Ph: 080-26675962
				06100032 to 06100331	Home Science College, Seshadri Road, Bangalore 560001.
					Ph: 080-22200233
				06100332 to 06100541	NMKRV College for Women, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 011. Ph: 080-26637042
11	11	Defence and Strategic Studies	1	06110001 to 06110001	University Visvesvaraya  College of Engineering (UVCE), K.R. Circle,  Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
12	12	Home Science	123	06120001 to 06120123	Maharani’s Women’s Arts, Commerce & Management College, Sheshadri Road, Near Fire Station, Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22257792
13	14	Public Administration	23	06140001 to 06140023	University Visvesvaraya  College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
14	15	Population Studies	34	06150001 to 06150034	University Visvesvaraya  College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
15	16	Music	13	06160001to 06160013	University Visvesvaraya  College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
16	17	Management	1945	06170001 to 06170289	SRN Adarsh College, Near T.R. Mill, Chamarajpet, Bangalore – 560 018. Ph: 080-26677100
				06170290 to 06170789	Bishop Cotton  Women’s Christian College, No.19, 3rd Cross, CSI Compound, Behind Unity Building, Mission Road,
					Bangalore – 560 027. Ph: 080-22212933
				06170790 to 06171289	K.L.E Society’s S.Nijalingappa College, 2nd Block, Near Navarang Theatre, Rajajinagar, Bangalore – 560 010. Ph: 080-23526055
				06171290 to 06171789	Seshadripuram Composite PU College, No.40, Girls School Street, Seshadripuram, Bangalore – 560 020
				06171790 to 06171945	Seshadripuram College, No.27, Nagappa street, Near Nehru Nagar Petrol Bunk, Seshadripuram, Bangalore – 560 020. Ph: 080-22955354
17	20	Hindi	166	06200001 to 06200166	Maharani’s Women’s Arts, Commerce & Management College, Sheshadri Road, Near Fire Station, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22257792
18	21	Kannada	2111	06210001 to 06210600	Rajajinagar Parents Association, CA-2, 70th Cross, 5th Block, Near BBMP Community Hall, Rajajinagar, Bangalore – 560 010.
					Ph: 080-23503211
				06210601 to 06211200	Government R.C. College of Commerce & Management, Palace Road, Near Hotel Chalukya, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22261889, 8050587902
				06211201 to 06211800	Vivekananda Degree College, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Near Orion Mall, Rajajinagar 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560 055. Ph: 080-23579511
				06211801 to 06212111	SRN Adarsh College, Near T.R. Mill, Chamarajpet, Bangalore – 560 018. Ph: 080-26677100
19	22	Malayalam	8	06220001 to 06220008	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), K.R. Circle,  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
20	25	Sanskrit	61	06250001 to 06250030	Maharani’s Women’s Arts, Commerce & Management College, Sheshadri Road, Near Fire Station,
					Bangalore – 0 001. Ph: 080-22257792
				06250031 to 06250061	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
21	26	Tamil	26	06260001 to 06260026	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
22	27	Telugu	40	06270001 to 06270040	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
23	28	Urdu	40	06280001 to 06280040	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
24	29	Arabic	3	06290001 to 06290003	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 22961082
25	30	English	854	06300001 to 06300126	Visveswarapura College of Science, K.R. Road, V.V. Puram, Bangalore – 560 004. Ph: 080-26675575
				06300127 to 06300376	Visveswarapura Arts & Commerce College, K.R. Road, V.V. Puram,
					Bangalore – 560 004. Ph: 080-26677885
				06300377 to 06300626	BES College of Education, 16th main, 4th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore 560011. Ph: 080-26640129
				06300627 to 06300854	Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College for Women, No.1/D, 59th ‘C’ cross, 4th  ‘M’  Block  Rajajinagar, (Opp. Sujatha talkies), Bangalore – 560 010. Ph: 080-23359474
26	31	Linguistics	5	06310001 to 06310005	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
27	38	Marathi	2	06380001 to 06380002	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
28	39	French	5	06390001 to 06390005	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
29	40	Spanish	3	06400001 to 06400003	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
30	45	Japanese	3	06450001 to 06450003	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
31	46	Adult Education/ Continuing Education	14	06460001 to 06460014	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
32	47	Physical Education	269	06470001 to 06470269	Govt. Science College, Nrupathunga Road, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001. Ph: 080-22212924
33	55	Labr. Welfr / Pers. Mgmt / Indl Rela / Labr & Soc Welfr / HRM	181	06550001 to 06550181	Maharani’s Women’s Arts, Commerce & Management College, Sheshadri Road, Near Fire Station, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22257792
34	58	Law	303	06580001 to 06580303	Govt. Science College, Nrupathunga Road, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001. Ph: 080-22212924
35	59	Library and Information Science	606	06590001 to 06590042	S.S.M.R.V. College, No. 17, 26th Main, 36th Cross, 4th T Block, Near BMTC Depot, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 041. Ph: 080-22453665
				06590043 to 06590292	Janatha First Grade College, 2nd Main, 8th Cross, Chamarajapet, Near Idgah Maidan, Bangalore – 560 018. Ph: 080-26675962
				06590293 to 06590592	Home Science College, Seshadri Road, Bangalore 560001.
					Ph: 080-22200233
				06590593 to 06590606	NMKRV College for Women, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 011. Ph: 080-26637042
36	60	Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies	3	06600001 to 06600003	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.         Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
37	62	Comparative Study of Religions	2	06620001 to 06620002	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.         Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
38	63	Mass Communication and Journalism	239	06630001 to 06630077	Govt. Science College, Nrupathunga Road, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001. Ph: 080-22212924
				06630078 to 06630239	Govt. Arts College, Ambedkar Veedhi, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001 Ph: 080-22211115
39	65	Perfoming Arts - Dance/Drama/Theatre	31	06650001 to 06650031	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
40	66	Museology & Conservation	1	06660001 to 06660001	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
41	67	Archaeology	9	06670001 to 06670009	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
42	68	Criminology	3	06680001 to 06680003	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
43	72	Comparative Literature	1	06720001 to 06720001	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
44	73	Sanskrit Traditional Subjects	56	06730001 to 06730056	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
45	74	Women Studies	33	06740001 to 06740033	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
46	79	Visual Arts	81	06790001 to 06790081	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
47	80	Geography	75	06800001 to 06800075	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
48	81	Social Medicine & Community Health	24	06810001 to 06810024	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
49	82	Forensic Science	9	06820001 to 06820009	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
50	85	Konkani	1	06850001 to 06850001	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Veedhi,
					Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
51	87	Computer Science and Applications	2015	06870001 to 06870341	Seshadripuram Composite PU College, No.40, Girls School Street,
					Seshadripuram, Bangalore – 560 020
				06870342 to 06870841	Seshadripuram College, No.27, Nagappa street, Near Nehru Nagar Petrol Bunk, Seshadripuram, Bangalore – 560 020.
					Ph: 080-22955354
				06870842 to 06871241	SJRC Science Arts and Commerce, N0. 9, Race Course Road (Near Anand Rao Circle), Bangalore 560009, Ph: 080-22264952
				06871242 to 06871541	Al-Ameen Arts, Science & Commerce College, Near Lalbagh Main Gate, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 027. Ph: 080-22222402
				06871542 to 06871841	Surana College, No. 16, South End Road, Near South End Circle, Bangalore – 560 004. Ph: 080-26642292
				06871842 to 06872015	Visveswarapura College of Science, K.R. Road, V.V.Puram,
					Bangalore – 560 004. Ph: 080-26675575
52	88	Electronic Science	586	06880001 to 06880250	NMKRV College for Women, 3rd Block, Jayanagar,
					Bangalore – 560 011. Ph: 080-26637042
				06880251 to 06880550	S. Cadambi Independent Pre-University College, Between Shankarmutt and Havanur Circle, Opp. To Basaveshwara Nagar Post Office, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore – 560 079. Ph: 080-23232831
				06880551 to 06880586	Govt. Science College, Nrupathunga Road, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001. Ph: 080-22212924
53	89	Environmental Sciences	193	06890001 to 06890088	Govt. Arts College, Ambedkar Veedhi, KR Circle, Bangalore 560001 Ph: 080-22211115
				06890089 to 06890193	Maharani’s Women’s Arts, Commerce & Management College, Sheshadri Road, Near Fire Station, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22257792
54	90	International and Area Studies	9	06900001 to 06900009	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), K.R. Circle, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001.
					Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
55	92	Human Rights and Duties	7	06920001 to 06920007	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE),
					K.R. Circle, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082
56	93	Tourism Administration and Management	85	06930001 to 06930085	University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), K.R. Circle, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore – 560 001. Ph: 080-22961081 & 080-22961082

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Management Lessons from Mahabharata

Preparing for the target

Karna went to subdue other kings so that he could get their wealth. On the other hand, Arjuna, Bheema and Yudhisthra set out to acquire Divyastras, strength and strategic wisdom.

Try to tap new opportunities instead of simply focusing on killing your competition. If your competition dies, there is only a smaller growth in your business because there would be another one in a short while. Instead, if you go for newer opportunities, you may have added strength to your business.

Allies

Kaurvas had a few allies; while Pandavas, worked to garner more allies so that they can gain more support. They established various relationships through marriages.

While working on a big project, it is good to extend to other people who can contribute in whatever way or portion. The more allies you have working for the achievement of your target, the more chances you have.

Leadership

Kauravas had a one-man leadership hierarchy. The whole of the army was under one person's command. On the other hand, Pandavas had different generals directing the operations.

Share your responsibilities when you have a huge target. It is good to have different people looking after different departments and answerable for their own tasks. If you have only one person making all the decision, things could turn messy.

Team Spirit

This is where Kauravas lacked a great deal. All the great generals of Kauravas including Bheesma, Drona, Karna, Shalya, etc. were fighting individual fights. However, Pandavas had only one team bound by one goal. All participated in decision making process and contributed their skills.

It's important to have a good team that gels nicely. More importantly, all the team members should be given due consideration while making decisions. Individual goals are good but team goals can be met if everybody contribute his/her lot.

Individual Motives

Kauravas had individual motives but they could not help the group motive. Only Duryodhna wanted the war. While Pandavas had their individual vows and oaths to keep, they worked towards the common goal.

Align individual goals and skills to the group. It will help you get maximum output because every individual is pumped to fulfill his/her personal goal, which in turn is fulfilling the common goal.

Committment

Commitment is very important. Kauravas were short on this. Almost every one of them had personal bias and points where they said they would not be committed to the war. While Pandavas were committed wholeheartedly and were willing to do anything to achieve the common goal even if it means laying aside personal agendas.

If the people in the team are not committed to lay aside personal preferences, the team won't work. Make sure the common goal is achieved even if it means keeping the personal goals pending.

Right Managers

Pandavas were very good in this. They knew how to inspire, how to take benefits from faltering enemies, how to expose their weakness and whenever needed seek guidance from others.

Put right people at right places. If the managers or team leaders are not able to inspire or provide directions, the team won't function effectively. This is surely one of the most important aspect of any management team.

Women Empowerment

Kauravas were all patriarchal structure. Gandhari was not heard and there was no participation of women in decision making. On the other hand, Pandavas relied heavily on this--Kunti, Draupadi, and the mothers of other warriors like Hidimba (Bheema's wife) and Subhadra (Arjuna' wife).

It's important to tap the potential of your better half. Masculine traits of aggression and dominance should be balanced with harmony and sustenance.

Compilation

So, it's good to build teams, have right kind of managers, group goals over individual goals, women participation, inspiration, ackowledgement.

Palakkad: the land of Palmyrahs and Paddy fields and the "Gateway of Kerala"

BRIEF HISTORY

Palakkad is a part of the erstwhile Malabar district of Madras Presidency. The district accounts for about 11.5% of the total land area of the state of Kerala, with the share of population is 8.22.%. The literacy rate of the district is low than the state. The district has got two types of climates. Ottappalam, Alathur and Mannarkkad are having a climate similar to that of other districts of Kerala, whereas Palakkad and Chittur are having rather a dry climate similar to Tamilnadu. However the average rainfall is good for cultivation. There are five Taluks and 163 villages in the district. There are four Municipal towns and Ninety one Panchayaths in the district. The district is divided into 13 Community Development Blocks for the effective implementation of various developmental activities.

Palakkad or Palghat is the land of Palmyrahs and Paddy fields. Along with Kuttanadu, Palakkad is a major Paddy growing area of the state. It is often called as the “Gateway of Kerala”. The Sahya Ranges bordering the region and the 32 Kim. long gap in the mountains esert a dominant influence on the climate of the region. This Gap is known as “Palakkad Gap”. In the past, this land was known as Palakkattussery Etymologist trace the word Palakkadu from Palanilam meaning the dry area. Palakkad has a long history dating back to the Paleolithic Period, which was substantiated by a number of megalithic retics discovered from this region. It also housed the Capitals of two Kingdoms such as Palakkad and Kollengode, which were in prominence till a Century back.

The ancient history of Palakkad is shrouded. According to William Logan, the author of “Malabar Manual”, the Pallava Dynasty of Kanchi might have invaded Malabar in the second or third century. One of their headquarters was Palakkad, which could be the present Palakkad. For many centuries the Malabar Region ruled by Perumals. Malabar had been invaded by many of the ancient South Indian Rulers. After this the Malabar was divided among their Utayavars. The famous among them were the “Valluvakonathiri” (Ruler of Valluvanad) Kollengode Raja (Ruler of Venguvanad) and Sekharivarma (Raja of Palakkad) of Palakkattussery. The Palakkad Region came under the control of Kollengode Raja and Sekharivarma Raja of Palakkad.

When the Kozhikode Sammoothiri invaded Palakkad in 1757, the Palakkad Raja sought the help of Hyder Ali of Mysore. His help forced the Sammoothiri for retreat. Later Hyder Ali subjugated all territories in Palakkad, which were under the possession of Kozhikkode Sammoothiri. Thus whole dominion of Palakkad passed into the control of Mysore Sulthan Hyder Ali Khan and his son Tippu Sulthan. The war between East India Company and Tippu Sulthan ended with the treaty of 1792 and all the possessions of Tippu in Malabar area ceded to the East India Company and it formed the Malabar District of the Madras Presidency.

LOCATION

Palakkad district is situated in the South West Coast of India. The district is bounded on the North by Malappuram District, in the East by Coimbatore district of Tamilnadu, in the south by Trichur district and in the west by Trichur and Malappuram districts. The district is between 10’ 21 and 11’ 14 North latitude and 76’ 02 and 76’ 54 East longitude. The total Geographical Area of Palakkad district is 4480 sq.k.ms. Representing 11.53% of the State’s Geographical area. The Forestland of the district covers an area of 136257 hectares.

TOPOGRAPHY

Topographically the district can be divided into two regions, the low land comprising the midland and the high land formed by the hilly portion. The soil is laterite in the hill and mid regions. Midland is thick with Coconut, Arecanut, Cashew, Pepper, Rubber and Paddy cultivation.

DEMOGRAPHY

The district has a population of 2617072 persons according to the 2001 census.        The density of the population is 585 per sq.k.m. Decadal growth rate for the period 1991 - 2001 is 9.86% in comparison with the state figures of 9.42% . The sex ratio of the district is 1068 females for 1000 males. This is in consonance with the unique pattern of the state, which is contrary to the All India figure of 929 females per 1000 males. The district has achieved 100 % literacy in 1991, calculated on the basis of population above the age of 6 years.

RIVERS

The most important river in the district is the Bharathapuzha. The tributaries of Bharathapuzha are Malampuzha, Walayar, Mangalam, Meenkara, Ayalure, Pothundy and Kanjirapuzha. There are also two tributaries of the Cauvery in Attappady hill range.viz. Bhavani and Siruvani. The other important river flows through the district is Korapuzha,. Kunthipuzha and Nellipuzha are two tributaries from Attappady and join the Bharathapuzha at Kuttippuram.

CLIMATE

The district has a humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to June. In the Western Part of the district whereas it is less humid in the Eastern sector. The most important rainy season is during South West Monsoon, which sets the 2nd week of June and extends upto September. About 75% of the annual rain is received during the south west monsoon period. During the period December to May, practically no rain is received. The temperature of the district ranges from 20’ C to 45’ C . The maximum temperature recorded at Palakkad was 43’C.

ADMINISTRATION

The District Headquarters located at Palakkad is about 160 k.ms. away from Kochi and 370 k.ms. from Thiruvananthapuram the State Capital. For the purpose of administration the district is divided into two Revenue Divisions – Ottappalam and Palakkad and 5 Taluks viz. Alathur, Chittur, Palakkad, Ottappalam and Mannarkkard. There are 163 villages in the district. Palakkad Municipality is one among the oldest municipalities of the state have completed 130 years. Other Municipal towns are Ottappalam, Shornur and Chittur Tathamangalam. The district has 91 Panchayaths. The district is divided into 13 Community Development Blocks for the effective implementation of various developmental activities

RESOURCES

The Potential of a district depends primarily on the availability of resources, which can be utilized to forward integration as raw material for industry. The availability of all types of transport facilities viz. Road, Rail, and Water are the factors favorable to the district. Palakkad district is blessed with many resources like agricultural produces, minerals, horticultural produces, Cattle & Livestock, forest produce etc. The majoragricultural products include rice, coconut, Banana, Groundnut, Cotton etc. and they offer maximum employment potential to the society. There are opportunities for the development of tourism with tourist spots like Malampuzha, Nelliampathy, Silent Valley National Park and Attappady.

LAND AND SOIL

The total geographical area of Palakkad district is 4480 sq.k.ms. Out of this the area under forest is 1363 sq.k.ms. Palakkad, Chittur and Alathur taluks are more or less plain except for Nelliampathy Area of Chittur Taluk. But Ottappalam and Mannarkkad taluks are undulating. The district falls in the midland region except Attappadyblock which is an Integrated Tribal Development Block and lies in the high land region.

There are three types of soil (1) laterite soil seen in Ottappalam, Alathur, Chittur and Palakkad taluks

(2) Virgin forest soil of Mannarkkad Taluk and (3) Black soil in Chittur and Attappady Valley which is used for the cultivation of Cotton.

LANGUAGE

The language spoken by the people of the district is Malayalam, Tamil which is next in importance here. Those who have languages other than Malayalam as their mother tongue can generally understand and speak Malayalam. Tamil is common in Chittur Taluk and ‘Palakkad Taluk. Nearly 25 percent of the people are speaking Tamil as their mother tongue. Konkani,Tulu and Kannada speaking families are also seen here and there in the district.

RELIGION AND CASTE

Hinduism is the pre-dominant religion of the district. Nearly 71 percent of the people belong to the Hindu community. All the sub castes of Hindus are well represented in the district. The Vellodys, Nedungadies Moothans, Gupthas, Mannadiars, Tharakars and Ezhuthachans are the peculiar sections of the Hindu Community of this district. The second largest community of the district is Muslims forming 25 percent of the total population. The strength of Christian Community is nearly 4 percent. Almost all the sections of the Christian Community are represented in the district. A large number of Christian families from Tranvancore areas have moved to the hilly tracts of the north and south valleys of the district, in thirst of land and living.

AREA UNDER CROPS

Palakkad district is called the “Granary of Kerala” The net cultivated area of the district is 198474

hectares i.e. 44 percent of the total geographical area. Major portion of the cultivable area is used for raising food crops. About 80 percent of the rural population of this district are Agriculturists or Agricultural Labourers. The total paddy cropped area comes to 111029 hectares (totals of three seasons) Palakkad is the only district in the state where Cotton and Groundnut are cultivated. Area under Fibre Cotton cultivation is 1472 hect. and Groundnut is 1346 hectares.

Coconut and other oil seeds occupy a prominent position among the crops covering 57991 hectares and it is one of the major source of income to the cultivators. Paddy, Cereals and Millete cultivated in 115697 hectares and it is the major agricultural activity of the district. . Fibre, drugs etc. are cultivated in vast areas of the district covering 29991 hect. which is about 65 percent of the corresponding area of the state. The climate in the district is suitable for the cultivation of horticultural crops such as Mango. Jack fruit, Pappaya etc. and the area under cultivation of fresh fruits is 41105 hectares. Plantation crops such as Rubber, Tea, Coffee etc. are planted in a big way in midland and highland regions. The area under plantation crops is 35475 hectares in which rubber occupies more than70 percent . More and more area are brought under plantation crops. Major cultivation of Cotton in the state is concentrated in Palakkad district which occupies an area of 1472 hectares.

There is a godown of Food Corporation of India at Olavacode with a capacity of 50,000 Metric Tonnes. There are four Ware Housing Godowns owned by the State Government. They are located at Palakkad, Kozhinjampara, Alathur and Muthalamada. The other institutions aiding Agriculture are Soil Testing Laboratory at Pattambi, Agricultural Information Unit, Farmers Training Centres Pattembi and Alathur, Orange and VegitableFarm at Nelliampathy, Central Orchard Pattambi, Horticultural Development Farms at Malampuzha and Agricultural; Farms at Muthalamada, Kunnanur, Alathur, Ananganadi, Eruthempathy and Kongad..

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

        1.Kalpathy Car Festival. It is celebrated at Kalpathy Viswanatha Swami Temple, which is the oldest Temple in Malabar. It was built in A.D.1425 by H.H.Kombi Achan, the then Raja of Palakkad. The Retholsavam was celebrated during the last three days of Alpasi (Thulam) There are four chariots in this Grammoms. The centre of attraction of the festival is Kalpathy, Tamil Brahmin’s Village. (see the chapter Kalpathy Car Festival)

  

        2.Chittur Konganpada. Konganpada is a grand festival of historical importance, celebrated in the Bhagavathy temple at Chittur, ten kilometers from Palakkad Town. It is held every year on the first Monday after the new moon night in Kumbhom (February-March), to commemorate the victory of Nairs of Chittur over the military of Konganadu (Coimbatore) led by the Chola King, Rajadhi Raja. The festival starts with “Chilambu” on Sivarathri in Kumbhom which reminds Kongan’s (Chola Kings) declaration of war and the frightened people worshipping Bhagavathy and beseaching her help

  

        3.Jain Festival. There is an ancient Jain temple at Jainmedu, near Palakkad town. According to a legend, one sutar (head of the Jains) built this temple 500 years ago for the Jain sage. Chandranathaswamy. The Jains who came here from Mysore fled from this place during the invasion of Tippu Sulthan.

        4.Nemmara Vallenghy Vela (Nellikulangara Vela) To invoke the blessings of Nellikulangara Bhagavathy, the people of Vallenghy and Nenmara conduct a festival on 20th Meenam

(March-April) every year. This is the famous Nemmara Vallanghy Vela. This beautiful

temple is in the Vallenghy Village of Chittur Taluk. The flag hoisting ceremony in connection with the vela is held jointly by the residents of Vallanghy and Nemmara on 9th Meenam. On

all days following the flag hoisting till the eve of the vela, Kummatti, Karivela,Andivela and similar other folk rituals are performed. These three ceremonies together are known as Kanyar. The pomp and splendor of the festival would put it in second place, perhaps only to the Pooram festival of Thrissur.

        5.Ottappalam Nercha Festival. Juma prayers are held in Ottappalam mosque on Fridays. To commemorate the death anniversary of a saintly person by name Uthman Auliya, an annual festival is held in January-February. The special feature of this festival is the grand procession which ceremoniously brings various things such as rice, coconuts etc. to the mosque as offerings. On the next day, a feast is held where the various articles received will be cooked and distributed to the poor.

        6.Sivarathri Festival at Kallekulangara. The festival is conducted for nine days and ends with an arat of the deity Hemambika in Kalpathy River. The festival is celebrated in the Kallekulangara Bhagavathy Temple,at Akathethara.

        7.Manappulikavu Vela. The important festival of Manappullikavu at Yakkara is the annual Vela.

        8.Arat Festival in Kachanamkurichy Temple. Kachanamkurichy temple is an important Vishnu temple. The arat festival here in the month of May attracts many people.

        9.Navarathri festival in Pallavur Siva Temple, Amavasi Festival in Trippallur Siva Temple, Pooram festival in Kongad Bhagavathy temple and Retholsavam at Kodumba Subrahmanya Temple are some of the important festivals which attracts a large number of devotees. Mahamakom is also held in the Kodumbu temple once in twelve years.

PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST

Palakkad, which lies at the foot of the Western Ghats, the dreamy land of misty monuments with its ever green tropical forests, dams, wild life sanctuaries, rivers, rare birds and animals, historical monuments, places of worship and traditional Ayurvedic treatment centres, has tremendous scope and immense potential to become one of the best tourist destinations in the country. The district is gifted with the beauty of virgin and verdant Nelliampathy hills, the precious and unique Silent Valley National Park, the famous Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Attappady hills and more than half a dozen dams like Malampuzha, Mangalam, Pothundi, Kanjirapuzha, Siruvani and Parambikulam..

Nelliampathy

Nelliampathy Hills are extremely fascinating and offer an easy escape from the sorting summer of Palakkad. About 75 kms from Palakkad is this cool hill resort. The height of the hills ranges from 467 metres to 1572 metres. It has immense trekking potential. Seethargundu, at Nelliampathy offers a fantastic view of the valley below, a wide angled panoramic picture of about one third of Palakkad, beautiful and resembling the Green Valley of Kodaikanal. The total area is about 82 sq.kms. The highest peak in the range is Nellikotta, also called Padagiri. It is 1585.08 metres above sea level. The other major peaks are Vellachimudi, Valiyavana, Mayanmudi and Vela Vanchan, each about 1200 metres high. The annual average rainfall in the area is 4.244 mm. The temperature varies between 15’ C in December and 30C in April, the mean temperature being 22’C. The Pothundi reservoir glints in the distance like sapphire in a sea of emerald. The 1000 metre high waterfall is one of the major attractions. Seethargundu got its name from the legend that Sita Devi, during the vanavasa period with Sri Rama, took a bath here. During Deepaval, a large number of devotees gather here.

Malampuzha

Malampuzha Garden is the Vrindavan of Kerala. Malampuzha exudes the charm of the harmony of nature a perfect synchronization of the grandeur of the mountains blending with the serenely of rivers. It is 12 kms from Palakkad. There are lush green lawns, Innumerable flower beds glittering pools, fountains and avenues. There is a fresh water aquarium. A snake park and a children’s park with a toy train, which await the pleasure and delight of children. The reservoir is ideal for boating and fishing. The Garden House has a unit of water ports. A small garden in the Japanese style gives a . touch of exotic charm to the landscape. So does the hanging bridge across the river. Another items of interest in the part is the imposing concrete sculpture of YAKSHI, done by the renowned Kanai Kunhiraman. The Passenger ROPEWAY, the first of its kind in South India, offers adventurous and delightful air journey of 20minutes across the gardens, giving a soul string view of the gardens, the distant hills that kiss the heavens and the blue strip of the reservoir. There is a ROAD TRAIN for amusement ride on wheels. In the vast expanse of the Malampuzha Garden and its vicinity.. There is a TELESCOPIC TOWER in the garden providing a terrestrial view upto 40 miles. The first ROCKGARDEN emerged from the Master creator Padmashree Nek Chand of Chandigarh, in South India is at Malampuzha. Modeled after Appu Ghar of Delhi and Essel World of Bombay the first Amusement Park of Kerala named FANTASY PARK is at Malampuzha. The Park has modern thrilling Rides over 8 acres plot landscaped beautifully with Garden and Fountains.

Pothundy

Pothundy is 38 kms south of Palakkad town. An irrigation project was commissioned here in 1968 with an estimated cost of Rs.234.25 lakhs, consisting of an earthen dam with a spillway section across the tributaries of Ayalure River. Its 10 kms right bank canal ad 8 kms left bank canal irrigate an area of 5465 hectares in Chittur and Alathur Taluks. The project also provides water supply to Nemmara and Ayalure Villages.

Ottappalam

This was the centre of political as well as tenant movements in South Malabar of the erstwhile Malabar province of Madras Presidency. The festival at Chathan Kandar Kavue is very famous one in Ottappalam. The legend goes that the temple was built by the local Kanjoor Namboodiri family at a place where a scheduled caste person called Chathan found a stone bleeding while he was sharpening his knife on it. The deity of this temple is Durga. The annual festival is Talapoli which is celebrated on Avitam day in Meenam. Nercha festival in the Ottappalam mosque attracts the local Muslims in large numbers. It is said that a saintly person by name Uthaman Auliya had lived and dies at this place. An annual festival is held at this mosque on his death anniversary.

Silent Valley

The Silent Valley National Park, with an area of 90 sq.kms, is situated in the north eastern corner of the district. It rises abruptly to the Nilgiri Plateau in the north and overlooks the plains of Manarkkad in the south. The river Kundhi descends from the Nilgiri hills above, a altitude of 2000 meters traverses the entire length of the valleys and rushes down to the plains through a deep gorge. River Kunthi never turns brown, it is crystal clear, perennial and wild. The Silent Valley National Park, is probably one of the most magnificent gift of nature to mankind, a unique preserve of tropical rain forests in all its pristine glory with an almost unbroken ecological history. Thanks largely to its difficult terrain and remittances the extent of degradation is minimum comparison with other sanctuaries. There is a huge wild tree of Kattualying variety. It is hollow within and can hide atleast 12 people in it.

 

Mangalam

Located 48 kms south of Palakkad town, Mangalam is mainly occupied by settlers from other parts of the State. Mangalam dam is located near the NH 47 about 14 kms. South of Vadakkencherry village. The dam is constructed across Cherukunnapuzha a tributary of Mangalam River. It is located in picturesque surroundings. The reservoir fringes on the forest area where there are deer, wild elephants and a variety of birds. There are beautiful parks and lawns adorned with statues.

Siruvani

The Siruvani Project is in Sholayur Panchayath. The dam constructed across the River Siruvani, is for supplying drinking water to Coimbatore Corporation of Tamilnadu. The dam is surrounded by reserve forests. The distance from Edakkurissi to Siruvani Dam is 22 kms. The scenic beauty of Siruvani is simply enchanting. Muthikulam hill is situated on the eastern side of the dam. There is a natural waterfall in the hill.

Meenkara

Meenkara is a fascinating spot by virtue of the dam, garden, fishponds and natural beauty. It is 32 kms.south east of Palakkad Town. This Dam is built in the river Gayathri which flows into Bharathapuzha.

Dhoni

Dhoni is a reserve forest area, 15 kms from Palakkad town. The forest has among other captivating signs, a small but splendid waterfall. The site can be reached after a fairly long climb of 3 hours from the base of Dhoni Hills.

Parambikulam

Parambikulam wild life sanctuary extends over an area of 280 sq.kms. It is 110 kms away from Palakkad via. Pollachi. The oldest and highest teak tree “Kannimari Teak” is situated here. Three Dams were constructed on the hilltop. They are Paruvarippallom, Thunakadavu, and Parambikulam. for the irrigation of Pollachi Taluk of Tamilnadu and Chittur Taluk of Palakkad District. It is the place which is famous for teak plantations. Boat cruises is provided in the Parambikulam Reservoir. The Rest Houses of the State Forest Department at Thunakadavu, Thellikkal and Elanthode and a tree house in Thoonakkadavu offer lodging facilities. The Giant Kannimari Teak and the wild animals in the forest area are a sight to dream of.

Kanjirapuzha

Kanjirapuzha Dam is situated about 38 kms. from Palakkad. The water spread of the dam lies in a single stretch. An evergreen forest, by name ‘Vettilachola’ is immediately beyond the reservoir which is surrounded by hills and during rainy season, the mountain will be covered with mist. All this makes the area extremely beautiful and picturesque. There are three islands in the reservoir with plenty of fish (including commercial varieties) grown by the Fisheries Department.

J.P.Smrithi Vanam

Loknayak J.P.Smrithi Vanam and Deer Park is in an extent of 100 acres of reserve forest at Walayar in the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu on the side of N.H.47. Deers and other animals move freely in this park. Facilities for elephant ride is provided. The distance from Palakkad town is 22 kms.

Mayiladumpara

Peacock Sanctuary. Myladumpara Choolannur Peacock Sanctuary is 30 kms. away from Palakkad. It is well known as a grove abounding in Peacocks.

Palakkad Fort

Palakkad Fort, situated in the Palakkad Town, is the most beautiful and best preserved forts in Karala. The sober silence of the granite wall reminds the old tales of valour and courage. It was constructed in 1766 by Hyder Ali of Mysore and his son Tippu Sulthan. In 1790 the fort was taken over and remodified by the British East India Company. The fort is protected by the Archeological Survey of India. Martyr’s Column, Open Air Auditorium called “Rappadi” and Tourism Information Centre of District Tourism Promotion Council are there in the spacious Fort Maidan. The Children’s

Park and ‘VATIKA’ are just on the side of the Fort. The fort was situated in the middle of Palakkad Gap with an area of 15 acres.

Kottayi

It is 15 kms away from Palakkad. Kottayi is the native place of the Late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Karnatic Music.

Mennvallom

There are 10 steps of Water falls at Meenvallom, the originating point of Thuppanadu River. The height of the falls varies from5 to 45 metres. The distance from Palakkad is 37 kms.

Attappadi

Attappady is a tribal abode. Irular, Mudugar and Kurumbar are the main tribal groups. They live in forest in closely built huts called ‘Ooru’ (hamlets) Government have constructed some concrete programs to uplift the tribals. The Intensive Tribal Development Project, Attappady implementing the tribal development schemes.

Thunchan Gurumadom

Across the lush green fields, two kms. from Chittur Town on the banks of river Sokanasini an old building where Thunchathu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, regarded as the father of Malayalam Language, lived in the 16th Century. People call it Gurumadom and it is here that he transcreated the two great Sanskrit epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha, for the common people. At the Gurumadom one Srichakra and a few idols worshipped by him the stylus the wooden slippers (Padukom) and a few old manuscripts are exhibited. It is on Vijayadasami day that the memorial gets the maximum number of visitors with hundreds of children brought here for a ritualistic initiation into learning.

Kunchan Smarakom

Kalakkathu Kunchan Nambiar represents an age and its culture in the field of Malayalam literature. He was the native of Killikkurissimangalam in Palakkad. Now, the Kunchan Smarakom is a national monument and is being governed by a Committee appointed by the Government. A three year course on Ottan Thullal, Seethankan Thullal and Parayan Thullal was started with the help of artists attached to this monuments. Every year May 5th is celebrated as Thunchan Day. A library and an Auditorium are attached to this monuments.

There are so many other tourist centres are also here. Important of them are Sree Rama Temple and the Spring at Thenari, the Kattilmadom Temple, Ruins of a mud fort near Chalissery etc.

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