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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]
Edaikazhinadu | |
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Town | |
Nickname: Edaikazhinadu | |
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 |
Demographics
editAs 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
editOur Lady of Miracle's Church, Kadapakkam
CSI Church is recently developed in Mosque street
Schools
editEdaikazhinadu 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
editEdaikazhinadu is serviced by branches of Indian Bank and Tamil Nadu Grama Bank.
Hospitals
editThe town has one primary government health care, with 2 doctors working in shifts and few support staffs.
Industries
editHollow block manufacturers, fish net manufacturing company, wood furniture companies, and aqua companies are the major industries in this town.
Boat house
editRain 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.