Palacode (also known as Palakodu or Palacode) is a panchayat town in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Palakkodu is located at 12.3°N, 78.08°W. It has an average elevation of 533 metres (1748 feet).

Demographics

India census, Palakkodu had a population of 20,959. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Palakkodu has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 57%. In Palakkodu, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Palacode constituent assembly sends representative to the state assembly. For Lok Sabha it belongs to Dharmapuri Constituency.

Banks

School Colleges and Library

1. Wisdomland Matriculation School Karagadahalli Palacode
2. Jaisakthi matriculation higher secondary school palacode
3. Jaisakthi Hi tech CBSE school palacode 4 Jaisakthi kids school palacode 5.Govt polytechnic college palacode was Dharmapuri District Co-op Sugar Mills Polytechnic College,
4. Govt arts and science college, Palacode
5. Arunachalam arts and science college palacode Palacode has a public library, located opposite BDO office. It has over 16,000 books and various journals.

Railway

Palacode railway station, Marandahalli railway station

Roads

1.Palacode bus stand 2 .M.G Road

Famous People

Dr Sendhilkumar is a distinguished public health researcher and a Siddha physician with a deep commitment to advancing health through traditional and modern approaches. With a unique expertise at the intersection of Siddha medicine, public health, and epidemiology, Dr. Sendhilkumar has contributed significantly to research that bridges these fields. He has published numerous research papers in both national and international journals, covering a broad range of topics, including Ayush systems, Siddha medicine, public health issues, and epidemiological studies. His work continues to shape the understanding and integration of traditional healing practices with contemporary public health strategies. Palakodu is also the birthplace of Kannada actor Uday Kumar.