Quick Facts

Geography and Climate

• Location:
  Eastern Kerala, bordering Tamil Nadu to the east.
• Boundaries:
  • North: Malappuram District
  • South: Thrissur District
  • East: Coimbatore District (Tamil Nadu)
  • West: Thrissur and Malappuram
• Geographical Features:
  • Palakkad Gap: A 30 km wide natural mountain pass in the Western Ghats, facilitating easy access to Tamil Nadu. It’s a key trade and transit route.
  • Rivers:
    • Bharathapuzha River (second-longest river in Kerala)
    • Gayathri, Kalpathi, Kannadi, and Malampuzha tributaries
  • Forests: Extensive in Attappady, Silent Valley, and Nelliampathy
• Climate:
  • Tropical monsoon climate
  • Hot summers, heavy southwest monsoon
  • Avg. temperature: 20°C – 35°C
  • Avg. rainfall: 2,500–3,000 mm annually