Documented local history

As of the 2011 India census, Palamel had a population of 32512 with 15229 males and 15229 females. [1]

Palamel is part of the Onattukara cultural region. Panayil & Muthukattukara Devi temples are the famous and ancient temples in this place. Palamel borders Pandalam, Chunakkara, Nooranad and Thamarakkulam panchayaths; the Karingalichal Lake and puncha are situated near Palamel. It is part of Upper Kuttanad and lies in the drainage basin of the Achankovil river. Kettu Kazhcha, a procession of two huge oxen, is carried out here as part of the Padanilam Parabrahma Temple Sivarathri festival. [1]