Edaikazhinadu

Coordinates: 12°19′53″N 80°02′01″E / 12.33139°N 80.03361°E / 12.33139; 80.03361
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Edaikazhinadu
Town
Nickname: 
Edaikazhinadu
Edaikazhinadu is located in Tamil Nadu
Edaikazhinadu
Edaikazhinadu
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 12°19′53″N 80°02′01″E / 12.33139°N 80.03361°E / 12.33139; 80.03361
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChengalpattu
Government
 • TypeState Government
 • BodyTown Panchayat
Population
 (2001)
 • Total25,769
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
603 304
Vehicle registrationTN 19 Y

Edaikazhinadu is a panchayat town in Chengalpattu district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Nearby villages are Vennangupattu and Kadappakkam. Alamparai fort, a 17th-century historical fort, is located in this region.[1]

Demographics[edit]

As of 2001 India census,[2] Edakalinadu had a population of 25,769. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Edakalinadu has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 51%. In Edakalinadu, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Churches[edit]

Our Lady of Miracle's Church, Kadapakkam

CSI Church is recently developed in Mosque street

Schools[edit]

Edaikazhinadu has a number of government and private schools, including Loyola Matriculation School,Sri. P. Krishna. Govt. Hr. Sec, School, K.V.S. Matriculation school, St. Mary's Matriculation school, and Jeevitha International Trust - all of which are situated in Kadapakkam.

Banks[edit]

Edaikazhinadu is serviced by branches of Indian Bank and Tamil Nadu Grama Bank.

Hospitals[edit]

The town has one primary government health care, with 2 doctors working in shifts and few support staffs.

Industries[edit]

Hollow block manufacturers, fish net manufacturing company, wood furniture companies, and aqua companies are the major industries in this town.

Boat house[edit]

Rain drop boat house, situated in Muttukadu (Nainarkuppam) is a tourist spot in Edaikazhinadu.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Edaikazhinadu and Alamparai Fort – History, Temples and Tourism".
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.