Edaikazhinadu
Edaikazhinadu is a panchayat town in Chengalpattu district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Edaikazhinadu was around 27.5 village includes villages Vennangupattu, Kadappakkam. Alamparai fort, a 17th century historical fort, is located in this region.[1]
Edaikazhinadu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname(s): Edaikazhinadu | |
  Edaikazhinadu Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°19′53″N 80°02′01″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) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 19 Y |
Demographics
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
Our Lady of Miracle's Church, Kadapakkam
CSI Church is recently developed in Mosque street
Events
RTI Training Programme - 14/06/2015 To register - https://www.facebook.com/events/1598582123738101/
Schools
Edaikazhinadu has a number of government and private schools, including 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
Edaikazhinadu has branch of Indian Bank and Pallavan Grama Bank. Indian bank is the oldest one and all business and common man use this bank for transactions. But the general complaint against this bank is lack of infrastructure, Slow processing, not responding to customers properly. To open a new account you need to stand for hours and yet they will ask you to come after 7–10 days.
Hospitals
This area has one primary government health care, situated in edaikazhinadu. People in this region use this hospital for all basic health problems. This hospital has 2 doctors working in shift and few supporting staffs.
Industries
A.M.E Saw mill & Furniture is a wood furniture manufacturer in this area.
This area also has some Hallow block manufacturers, fish net manufacturing company, wood furniture companies, and aqua companies.
No other source for many graduated people to survive with a job in this area.
Boat house
Rain drop boat house, situated in Muttukadu (Nainarkuppam) is a tourist spot in Edaikazhinadu. People travel between Chennai & Pondicherry visits this place frequently.
This organic farm is closed
Real estate
Due to its environment, Edaikazhinadu is a preferred destination among realty investors. Most of the beach next properties are already purchased by Chennai-based business people and realty investors.
References
- "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.