Pallapatti, Karur
Pallapatti | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Palli-Ma-Nagar | |
Pallapatti Location in Tamil Nadu, India Pallapatti Pallapatti (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°43′52″N 77°54′35″E / 10.731111°N 77.909722°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Karur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Pallapatti Municipality |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 30,624 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 639205, 639207 |
| Telephone code | 04320 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-47 |
Pallapatti is one of three municipalities of Karur district in Tamil Nadu, India. The history of Pallapatti dates back 600 years. It is accessible from the NH 44 connecting Dindigul and Karur and is located 46 km (29 mi) from Dindigul and 35 km (22 mi) from Karur, which can be reached through Aravakurichi town. Pallapatti is a Tamil Muslim-majority town that emphasizes passing traditional and cultural values across generations. There are several mosques, a church and a temple. The Nankanji River flows through Pallapatti.
Pallapatti is known for its strong culture of entrepreneurship across Tamil Nadu. Well-known business chains from the town include BAWA Medicals, MAHARAJA Silks, and Lifestyle, all of which have grown into successful retail brands.