Palakkad Fort
A compact square with bastions at the corners and a moat around it, the fort is the most geometric shape in town and an immediate focal point of the map.
Minimalist map poster · India
Palakkad Map Poster & Print
10.7732° N / 76.6537° E
A town at the western mouth of the Palakkad Gap, where rice fields and rail lines pass through the Western Ghats.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Palakkad in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Palakkad, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Palakkad at home
The map
About this Palakkad map poster
Palakkad sits at the western end of the Palakkad Gap, the widest break in the Western Ghats and the natural corridor between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Roads and the railway funnel through this opening, and the town spreads across the plain in an irregular web of streets, with paddy fields pressing close on several sides. The district is often called the granary of Kerala for its rice.
At the centre stands Palakkad Fort, a square granite fort built by Hyder Ali in 1766 and later associated with Tipu Sultan, its moat still visible on the map. To the west, the Kalpathy agraharam preserves rows of traditional Brahmin houses along the Kalpathy river, and its temple chariot festival each November draws large crowds.
A Palakkad map poster reads as a meeting of built and cultivated land. The fort's hard square contrasts with the organic streets around it, the river curves along the town's edge, and the paddy fields beyond leave broad, pale spaces. It makes a quiet, grounded picture of a town shaped by its gap in the hills.
- Population
- 133,000
- Coordinates
- 10.7732° N / 76.6537° E
- Elevation
- 87 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Palakkad, India
Kalpathy agraharam
Long terraced rows of houses line narrow streets beside the river, a dense linear pattern clearly different from the looser neighbourhoods nearby.
Gap and railway
Roads and rail lines converge from the east, following the pass through the Ghats, and give the map strong directional strokes toward Tamil Nadu.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Palakkad
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Palakkad
A map that means something
Palakkad is often the place people leave from, for Kochi, Coimbatore or abroad, which is exactly why its map matters to them. The fort, the river and the fields make an image that feels specific rather than generic.
Title it with your family name or neighbourhood, add a subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters come on matte paper with an optional wooden frame; digital files include six sizes at 300 DPI.
Order the Palakkad posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Palakkad map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Palakkad poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Palakkad poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Palakkad poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Palakkad poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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