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which was the people in palakkad.
People of Palakkad
Palakkad is a district of Kerala state. The language spoken by the majority is Malayalam, with a distinct Tamil flavour. Tamil is spoken in the areas bordering Tamil Nadu, by Tamil Brahmins and some Muslims who have roots in Tamil Nadu.

The main religion is Hinduism, with many castes - Nair, Ezhava, Namboothiri (Kerala Brahmin), Iyer (Tamil Brahmin), trader (Moothan), artisan community like carpenter (Asari), goldsmith (Thattan), blacksmith (Kollan) and potter (Kusavan). There are some tribals also in the forest areas. Nairs are traditionally the warrior caste.  Ezhavas are mostly farmers.  Namboothiris work as temple priests. Apart from the traditional work, now being educated they work in every field viz., as government employees, astrologers, physicians, scholars, etc.

The Tamil Brahmins of Palakkad migrated from Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu centuries back, on the invitation of the then ruler. They were settled in 96 villages called Agraharams in different parts of the district. They are also basically priests. They brought along their rich cultural heritage, Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance among them.

Muslims are in majority in the areas bordering Malappuram district. Here almost every family has male members in the Gulf region. Due to this, the area has substancially improved economically in the recent years.

The Christians from the districts Idukki and Kottayam migrated to Palakkad and made the hilly terrains of the district their homes. They are very hard working and have a reputation of being good farmers. They have made enormous contribution in the fields of education and medical care by establishing schools, colleges and hospitals even in remote villages.


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