Mangalam Dam

Mangalam Dam
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Constructed on the river Cherukunnapuzha, a tributary of the river Mangalam, the Dam is a popular picnic site. The construction of the dam was completed in the year 1956 and is located south of Palakkad town. The reservoir fringes on the forest teams with wildlife like deer, elephants and a variety of birds. The entire area is quite fascinating with beautiful parks, lawns and statues.

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 10°36′44″N 76°29′9″E
Coordinates : 10°36′44″N 76°29′9″E

Country: India
State: Kerala
District: Palakkad
Population (2001)
• Total 6,008
Languages
• Official Malayalam , English

Time zone IST ( UTC+5:30 )

PIN 678706

Vehicle registration KL-49

Nearest city Palakkad & Trichur

Lok Sabha constituency Alathur

Vidhan Sabha constituency Alathur

* Demographics*
As of 2001 India census , Mangalam Dam hada population of 6008 with 2978 males and 3030 females.

*Schools*
*. Lourde matha Higher secondary School(State Syllabus)(Oldest School In This Location)
*. St. Marys public School(CBSE)
*. St xaviers central School(CBSE)

*. St. Joseph Hospital - This is the oldest hospital in this area

References
"Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above" . Retrieved 2008-12-10