Edaikazhinadu
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Edaikazhinadu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Edaikazhinadu | |
  Edaikazhinadu Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°19′53″N 80°02′01″E / 12.33139°N 80.03361°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chengalpattu |
| Government | |
| • Type | State Government |
| • Body | Town Panchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 25,769 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 603 304 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 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[update] 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]- ^ "Edaikazhinadu and Alamparai Fort – History, Temples and Tourism".
- ^ "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.