| Pallathur | |
|---|---|
| Suburban | |
| Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°08′41″N 78°48′22″E / 10.1448°N 78.8061°ECoordinates: 10°08′41″N 78°48′22″E / 10.1448°N 78.8061°E | |
| Country |
|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Sivaganga |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,840 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Pallathur is a panchayat town and a suburban of the city of Karaikudi in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
As of 2001[update] India census, Pallathur had a population of 7840. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pallathur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 69%. In Pallathur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.