Vadakadu

Vadakadu is one of the largest villages in Alangudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

Vadakadu
city
Vadakadu
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Vadakadu
Vadakadu (India)
Coordinates: 10.341771°N 79.060879°E / 10.341771; 79.060879
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictPudukkottai
Government
  PresidentKanagaraj
Area
  Total1,250 km2 (480 sq mi)
Elevation
79 m (259 ft)
Population
 (2004)
  Total8,742
  Density100/km2 (300/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
622304
Telephone code04322-253***
Sex ratio50% /
Websitewww.vadakadu.blogspot.com

Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in the village. The temple's annual festival falls in May as well as Sithirai.

People are mostly engaged in agriculture.

Geography

Vadakadu is located at 10.341771°N 79.060879°E / 10.341771; 79.060879

  • This town lies near Alangudi, a town in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • This area mostly consists of red soil.

Demographics

Nearby villages are Pullanviduthi, Avanam

Protest

  • This is a place where the protests intensified for the Hydrocarbon fracking to mine gas decision from the central govt of india where people of Neduvasal are agitating against decision of the Government as it can pollute water and land here used for Agriculture[1] [2][3].

Etymology

Vadakadu means "north forest", deriving from the Tamil words "vada" meaning north and "kadu" meaning a forest.

Economy

  • This area is mainly depends on agriculture.
  • It's plux board are quality and high quality vinyl banners.

Tourism

Schools

  • Thangam matriculation school, Vadakadu.
  • Lions matriculation school, Mangadu.
  • Government hr.sec school,Vadakadu.
  • 1 government middle school and 5 primary school among different streets.
  • ThaiTamil school, Vadakadu.
  • Mercy School, Vadakadu.

Banks

Nearest villages

Entertainment

  • Kabbadi, frequently arranged kabbadi matches.
  • cricket, cricket matches held annually from April to June.
  • volleyball, so many volleyball Player around this area.state level Matches held here.

Notable people

  • A.Venkatachalam, [1984, 1996 and 2001], during this time, he was also the Minister for Tourism in Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha's cabinet.
  • T. Pushparaju, Indian National Congress candidate from Alangudi constituency in 1977 election and from Thirumayam constituency in 1984 election. District President Thirumayam constituency Pudukkottai Congress Committee in 15 year continue.
  • S.Manivarman,ADMK
  • M.S.Samraj Empire,Cyber_Killer
  • M.Prem Roman,DME

References

  1. Jayaraman, Nityanand. "All You Need to Know About the Protests in Neduvasal, Tamil Nadu". thewire.in. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  2. Thangavelu, Dharani (10 March 2017). "Protests against hydrocarbon project temporarily suspended in Neduvasal, Tamil Nadu". livemint.com/. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  3. Ganesan, S. "One hydrocarbon project, many fault lines". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
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