Kadaladi

Coordinates: 9°13′39″N 78°28′21″E / 9.227392°N 78.472595°E / 9.227392; 78.472595
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Kadaladi
Town
UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
623703
Telephone code4576
Vehicle registrationTN 65

Kadaladi (pronunciation

Taluk headquarters and a revenue region of Ramanathapuram
district.

History

Trade between Tamil Nadu and

Jain idols of the 12th century.[citation needed] The fort at Kottaimedu was built in the 17th century, built on the banks of the Gundaaru River.[citation needed
]

In pursuance to the Delimitation Act, 2002, Kadaladi merged with Mudhukulathur constituency in 2007 for representation in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and continued as part of Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency.[1]

Demography

As of 2001 India census, Kadaladi had a population of 13,135. Males constituted 48% of the population and females 52%. Kadaladi had an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 80%, and female literacy 71%. In Kadaladi, 12% of the population were under six years of age.

Culture

Sri Madaswamy Temple, Sri Pathirakali Amman and Sri Muthu Mariyamman Temple, Sri KamatchiAmman Temple and Sri Muthumariamman Temple are the major temples in the region. Sri Pathirakali Amman, Sri Kamatchi Amman and Sri Santhanamariyamman are worshipped there. Mosques and churches are present.

Sandhan Koodu festival is celebrated by Muslims. Matha Chariot Process is celebrated by people of all religions.

Nadar, Maravars, and Yadav community people are in large numbers.[citation needed]

Infrastructure

A bus stand, three main bazaars, and trade streets are present. The market is open on Fridays.

Education

The 19 schools include nine primary, two upper primary, five secondary and 3 higher secondary. An arts and science college is present. Schools include:

  • Government Higher Secondary School - Kadaladi
  • Saraswathi Widyalaya Metriculation School - Kadaladi
  • Kamarajar Metriculation School - Kadaladi
  • Government Middle School - Kadaladi (Melur)
  • Government Elementary School - Kadaladi
  • Govt Arts & Science college - Kadaladi
  • sangeetha matriculation school-kadaladi

Economy

Agriculture and animal breeding are the main businesses of the people of the region. Dairy farms are widespread.

Politics

Kadaladi is part of

Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency). In 2007, Kadaladi merged with Mudhukulathur constituency for representation in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.[1]

Notables

References

  1. ^ a b "DELIMITATION COMMISSION OF INDIA" (PDF). eci.nic.in. 13 August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  2. ^ Published: Saturday, June 24, 2006, 16:35 [IST] (24 June 2006). "Cong leader S Balakrishnan passes away - Oneindia". News.oneindia.in. Retrieved 1 December 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY) FIRST SESSION" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 September 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2010.