Palathali

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Palathali
village
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
TalukPattukkottai
Population
 (2001)
 • Total510
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Palathali is a village in the Pattukkottai taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is also known as "Durkkai Amman Kovil" due to the temple which is located there. Agriculture is the main activity, which is extensively done in "muppogam" (முப்போகம் ) three times a year. This place depends on "Kaveri" river water and borewells for farming rice. Rice cultivation is the main agricultural activity. Many people go abroad for work.

Demographics[edit]

As per the 2001 census, Palathali had a total population of 510 with 251 males and 259 females. The sex ratio was 1032.[clarification needed] The literacy rate was 76.82%.

References[edit]

  • "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2001". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original on 29 August 2009.