Melarcode Grama Panchayat, Local administrative unit in Palakkad district, India.
Melarcode Grama Panchayat is an administrative unit in Palakkad district that covers farming areas, water bodies, and residential neighborhoods across approximately 26 square kilometers. The region sits in Kerala and serves as a local governance structure for its communities.
The area was once called Mayilattoor, named for its peacock population, before becoming a structured administrative zone. This change occurred as India developed local self-governance systems.
People here celebrate the Uthsavam festival during April or May, and the region has produced notable performers of Carnatic Music and Namasankeerthanam. These musical practices reflect the local community's connection to classical art forms.
The nearest major airports are Coimbatore at about 25 kilometers away or Kochi at about 95 kilometers away, with National Highway 544 about 10 kilometers from here. Plan visits during dry months for better travel conditions.
North Village contains an Agraharam, a traditional Tamil Brahmin settlement that is one of the most notable examples in Palakkad district. This rare settlement pattern preserves old architectural and social patterns from past centuries.
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