Attapaddy situated on the northeastern side of the district of Palakkad and extend over an area of 827 sq. kms has the chief tribal settlement. Located 38 kms from Mannakkad, the place consists of frequently hilly highland terrain, fed by the tributaries of the River Cauvery.
Kanjirapuzha dam is situated 13 Km. away from Mannarghat. Siruvani is situated 80 Km. away from Palghat. The dam is constructed across the river Siruvani
Siruvani is 46 km north of Mannarkad and 48 km from Palakkad. The Siruvani Project is in Sholayur Panchayath.The gateways on either side of the road across across the dam are typical of the Kerala and Tamil architectural styles.
A Meenvallam waterfall is around 8kms from Thuppanad junction on the Palakkad- Manarkkad route. It is a combination of enchanting beauty and scenic splendor. The water falls from nearly 20 to 25 feet and the depth is around 15-20 feet.