Kinathukadavu
Kinathukadavu | |
|---|---|
suburb | |
  Kinathukadavu Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°49′N 77°01′E / 10.82°N 77.02°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Panchayat |
| Elevation | 308 m (1,010 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,653 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | +91-4259 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-41 |
| Website | http://kinathukadavu.in |
Kinathukadavu (also spelt as Kinathukkadavu), meaning Pass of the Well, is a town panchayat suburb of Coimbatore city and taluk in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is along the National Highway 209 and is 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Gandhipuram heart of Coimbatore city and 20.5 kilometres (13 mi) from Pollachi town.
Geography
Kinathukadavu is located at 10°49′N 77°01′E / 10.82°N 77.02°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 308 m (1,010 ft).[citation needed]
Demographics
As of 2011 Indian Census, Kinathukadavu had a total population of 8,653, of which 4,271 were males and 4,382 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 737. The total number of literates in Kinathukadavu was 6,565, which constituted 75.9% of the population with male literacy of 81.3% and female literacy of 70.5%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Kinathukadavu was 82.9%, of which male literacy rate was 89.3% and female literacy rate was 76.8%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 1,263 and 4 respectively. Kinathukadavu had 2,469 households in the year 2011.[1]
Education
Colleges
Places of interest
Climate
Kinathukadavu is situated approximately 40 km east of the Palghat Pass in the Western Ghats. The region benefits from the funneling of winds from the Arabian Sea through the Palghat Pass, resulting in a salubrious climate. During the southwest monsoon, the area receives heavy rainfall, while the summer months bring moderate temperatures and a breezy climate. The key crops cultivated in this region include vegetables such as tomatoes, green chilies, lady's finger, brinjal, cotton, and groundnuts. Additionally, coconut trees thrive in these soil and climate conditions. One of the notable landmarks and gathering places in the area is located along the Pollachi main road.
Culture
The town of Kinathukadavu has a diverse population representing various ethnicities and religions, with Hindus, Muslims, and Christians being the major religious groups. The majority of the community in this area consists of the Gounder people, as it is situated in the Kongu region.
Transport
Buses from Ukkadam Bus Terminal to Pollachi stop here. TNSTC buses and private buses are also available to Kinathukadavu. Town Bus numbered 33A connects Kinathikadavu with Gandhipuram Bus terminal. Busses available for every 5 mins. from Pollachi and Ukkadam bus terminal. It has a railway station and has rail services from Coimbatore. Kinathukadavu Junction serves intermediate stop between Coimbatore and Pollachi Junctions.
Workforce
People are involved mainly in agricultural activity. Rest of people are working in Textile industry, Automobile Industries. Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) also is located very near from Kinathukadavu.
- Many MNC companies and Indian companies are established around Kinathukadavu.
- Nearly 30 companies are around Kinathukadavu.
- Eppinger tooling Asia pvt. ltd. is a German MNC located in Kinathukadavu.
- The windy climate has attracted the setting up of a number of wind mills to the east of Kinathukadavu.
Politics
Kinathukadavu assembly constituency is a part of Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency).[3] Kinathukadavu is represented by its own Member of Legislative Assembly. It is one of the 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Kinathukadavu Legislative Assembly Constituency number is 122.
References
- ^ a b "Census of India: Kinathukadavu". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kinathukadavu
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2008.