Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Area 28.13 km² Local time Tuesday 8:59 AM | Mandal Palamaner PIN 517408 Population 51,163 (2011) | |
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Weather 27°C, Wind S at 6 km/h, 73% Humidity | ||
Palamaner or Palamaneru is a town in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Palamaner mandal.
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Map of Palamaner, Andhra Pradesh 517408
Etymology
The name "Palamaner" originated from "Pallava Yeru", meaning lake dug by Pallavas. "Yeru" in Telugu means lake. Palamaner is also known as Milk City of South India.
Geography
Palamaner is located in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh at 13.2000°N 78.7500°E / 13.2000; 78.7500. It has an average elevation of 683 meters (2,244 ft).
Climate
The minimum temperature hovers between 12 and 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.
Education
The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.