Palakkad is one of the 14 cities formed in the state of Kerala, and it is the largest city in the state, with an area of nearly 4 thousand square kilometers, and tropical forests of wonderful beauty cover 1,360 km of the total city area, and these wonderful forests have made the city a destination for foreign tourists from all countries of the world The forests of this city are characterized by the spread of waterfalls, streams, trees and rare plants, and there are many types of animals such as elephants, tigers and crocodiles. This city was named after the "Bala" tree that is scattered throughout and its suburbs. The city's climate is moderate at most times of the year, except in the summer, when the heat and humidity are intense. There are many dams in this city, as well as some rivers. The population of the city is about two million, which is a small number compared to the size of the city. The residents speak several languages, including Malayalam and English, among others.