Kadayanallur

Kadayanallur
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Kadayanallur Location of Kadayanallur in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates	9°05′N 77°21′E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District(s)	Tirunelveli
Population	75,604 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 191 metres (627 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 627751 • Telephone • +04633 • Vehicle • TN 76

Kadayanallur (Tamil: கடையநல்லூர்) is a second largest city and a Ist Grade Municipal town municipality in Tirunelveli District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu of India.

The most important commodities such as Handloom clothes, matches also fiber and mud-pots are being manufactured in the town.

The name Kadayanallur comes from "Kadayaleeswara", the name of the presiding deity of Kadayaleeswarar kovil, a Hindu temple located in Kadayanallur. It is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats near the Courtallam Waterfall and Tenkasi. It is famous for saaral (drizzling), which occurs yearly from May to August. It is also known for its vast paddy and coconut fields. Most of the last generation of residents were farmers; however, many are now employed in various parts of India and in foreign countries such as the United States, Singapore, and the Persian Gulf.

The nearest airport is at Madurai, nearest international airport at Thiruvananthapuram then Kochin and a rail service (converted to broad gauge in 2004 2005), served by Southern Railway (India) is also available.

The Indian Postal Service Pincode is 627751. The Telecom Code (BSNL) is 04633.

Geography

Kadayanallur is located at 9.08°N 77.35°E / 9.08; 77.35. The town is located on the foot of the Western Ghat It has an average elevation of 191 m (627 ft).

The town is having an area of 52.25 km. The town is general is having a dry climate except during the monsoon periods.

Cloudy Mountain near Kadayanallur.

Grapes Cultivation.

Interesting Statistics

• Located in between Puliangudi and Tenkasi in the National Highway 208 Madurai to Kollam
• Located in between Tenkasi and Sankarankoil in the Indian Railways between Madurai-to-Kollam line
• District Capital Thirunelveli 70 km.
• Madurai ( Madurai Domestic Airport IXM ) 120 km
• Tamil Nadu State capital Chennai 500 km
• Nearest International Airport Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala State Capital) 100 km .
• Courtallam Waterfall a famous tourist attaraction 15 km
• Kerala state Border - Ariyankavu is 25 km
• Polulation 77000 More than 85% Muslims.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Kadayanallur had a population of 75,604. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. In Kadayanallur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Schools and Colleges

• Govt.Boys Hr Sec School,
  
• Govt. Girls Hr Sec School,
  
• Fathima College of Pharmacy www.fcp.in

Politics

Kadayanallur (State Assembly Constituency) is part of Tenkasi (Lok Sabha constituency).

At Present MLA P. Chendur Pandian represents AIADMK is the From this Constituency.and he become the minister of Tamil Nadu

Historical Events

• 1966 -Upgraded to Grade III Municipality from Kadayanallur Panchayat Board
• 1973 -Commencement of Karuppanathi Drinking water supply scheme
• 1985 -Spread of Cholera
• 1987 -Upgraded to Grade II Municipality
• 1999 -Commissioning of Tamirabharani combined water supply scheme
• 2008 -Upgraded to Grade I Municipality

Notable Personalities

• S. M. Abdul Majid

Kadayanallur Web Sites

1)kadayanallur.org *http://kadayanallur.org
2)OnlineKadayanallur.com *http://www.onlinekadayanallur.com
3)Kadayanallur.net *http://www.kadayanallur.net

Kasidharmam

Kasidharmam is one of the biggest villages in Kadayanallur. This village has a huge amount of coconuts trees. Many of its people are employed in Singapore and various Gulf countries.

External links

• onlineKadayanallur.com
• Kadayanallur.org
• Tirunelveli.org
• kadayanallur.net
• Kadayanallur.in
• Kadayanallur-online