Pālakkodu Population 2026
Pālakkodu has a population of 20,959, making it the #2822 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 606× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,959
Rank in India
#2822
Coordinates
12.31°N, 78.07°E
~509 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,816 km
1,128 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Pālakkodu
- Dharmapuri68,619 people · ~22 km away
- Pennāgaram17,480 people · ~27 km away
- Krishnagiri71,323 people · ~28 km away
- Denkanikota24,252 people · ~39 km away
- Harūr25,469 people · ~53 km away
- Hosūr229,528 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pālakkodu?
Pālakkodu has a population of 20,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2822 biggest city in India.
What region is Pālakkodu in?
Pālakkodu is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Pālakkodu the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,816 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.