Palode
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Palode is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. Palode town is from Thiruvananthapuram city and from Nedumangad municipality. Thenmala Dam is from Palode, and the Ponmudi hills are 35 km. Palode is on the Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala-Shenkottai State Highway 2 (Kerala). Tenkasi is from Palode. Palode is surrounded by the Western Ghats and is a gateway for tourism destinations. Places of interest and tourism near Palode include Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Mankayam Ecotourism, Brimore Tourism, and Lower Meenmutty Hydel Tourism Centre Nanniyode. Brimore is away and has a tea estate and plantations.
Palode is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. Palode town is from Thiruvananthapuram city and from Nedumangad municipality. Thenmala Dam is from Palode, and the Ponmudi hills are 35 km. Palode is on the Thiruvananthapuram-Thenmala-Shenkottai State Highway 2 (Kerala). Tenkasi is from Palode. Palode is surrounded by the Western Ghats and is a gateway for tourism destinations. Places of interest and tourism near Palode include Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Mankayam Ecotourism, Brimore Tourism, and Lower Meenmutty Hydel Tourism Centre Nanniyode. Brimore is away and has a tea estate and plantations. ==Demographics== Palode's population in 2023 was estimated to be 18,205. It had a population of 14,922 in 2011, with 7,005 males and 7,917 females. The total female population was 53.1%. Scheduled Tribe population was 4.2%. Scheduled caste population was 10.1%. The total literacy rate was 84.3% (2011). The working population of Palode was 38.8%. ===Mankayam ecotourism=== Mankayam is about northeast of Thiruvananthapuram City, from Palode on the way to Brimore. Mankayam is a popular eco-tourism spot in Kerala. From the hill ranges of Chemunchi the Chittar River flows down through the forest, creating a tributary in the form of the Mankayam River. The picturesque milky cascades are the major tourist attractions at Mankayam. Among the two waterfalls are the Kalakayam and Kurissadi which are among the biggest waterfalls in southern Kerala. The state forest department offers exclusive trekking options. ===Brimore tourism=== Brimore Marigold Estate is a 900-acre tea, rubber and coffee estate from Palode established by the British in 18801. Brimore is one of the best trekking spots in Kerala and lies at a height of above sea level. The forest checkpost at Mankayam waterfalls requires a payment of Rs 25 per vehicle. Attractions near Brimore include: Ayyappa temple - An old termite mound converted into a granite temple Brimore Tea Factory - One of the oldest tea factories in Kerala Madame Falls - inside the Brimore estate Ramayana Cave - A stream originates from the cave. Seetha waterfalls - Safe for bathing a natural bathtub Braemore Estate Bungalow Braemore Palace Braemore Hills ==Government institutions== Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides Centre Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biological Institute Chief Disease Investigation Office Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research Center (ICAR) Government community Health Centre Palode Police Station (Circle) Kerala State Road Transportation Corporation Palode Palode Forest Range Office. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) PWD Guest House Palode Shanthi Kudeeram government public crematorium Tribal employment exchange career development center and model samanwaya center ==External links==
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