Kavadikaranoor
| Kavadikaranoor | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Kavadikaranoor Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°36′N 77°54′E / 11.60°N 77.90°ECoordinates: 11°36′N 77°54′E / 11.60°N 77.90°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Edappady K Palanisamy ADMK |
| Elevation | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,812 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 637102 |
| Telephone code | (91)04283 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 27, TN 28 AND TN 52 |
Kavadikaranoor (also spelt as Kavadikaranur or காவடிகாரனூர் in Tamil) is a village of Edappadi Taluk in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Adjacent to Konganapuram a well known Raw Cotton Cultivation market(TCMS) in Tamil Nadu. The economy is diversified. It is largest village in area of Thangayur panchayat. The rocks deposited on western part of Kavadikaranoor are expected to have a number of rare minerals and much granite ore. A number of stone quarrying companies have been here for more than 30 years.
Geography
Kavadikaranoor is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 298 m (978 ft). It is situated at the east basin of the hill called 'Sooriya malai'(Mountain of Sun). The epic says, the Panja Pandavas were resided at the top of the hill during the first year of their 14 years forest living. Still this mountain does not have any plants due to its rocky and unusual properties. The research done by Periyar University Geologist shows it consist of rare radioactive minerals. Village have a beautiful view point as 'Koonamori Bridge' (A bridge with dangerous turns) to see the nearest town Edappadi. Aachampalli yeri (lake) is located in the north-eastern part and irrigation to nearby areas.
Location
Located 6 km in front of Idappadi and 3 km behind Konganapuram in Salem district. Spread over an area of 9.77 km2. With a population of 1,812 As of 2001 India census,[2] the economy of the village revolves around agriculture, truck and heavy truck transports.
Temple
Lord Vishnu is placed in this village with most famous in and around area named as Sri Paali Perumal Temple. Main festival seasons are October and April. Especially at 4th Saturday more than 20,000 people worship from various parts of districts.
Climate
The climate in Kavadikaranoor is hot in summer and mildly cooler climate in winter. The monsoon rain starts around October to November. May, June will be windy and summer rainy season starts.
Demographics
The people are mostly Kongu Vellala Gounder, Arunthathiyar. Other community people are also present in small numbers. All the people are peacefully co-existing and fruitfull relationship.
Kavadikaranoor had a population of 1,812. Males constitute 72% of the population and females 63% and an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.
Education
Panchayat Union Elementary School in Kavadikaranoor had started in 1957, also been an education center for Indian Adult Education Association to educate the rural adults at the time of '60s to '70s.
Near by pupils admit schools are:
- K A Nachiyappa Higher Secondary School, Konganapuram
- Government Higher Secondary School for Boys, Idappadi
- Amala Educational Institutions, Morasapatti, Idappadi
- A G N Matriculation School, Konganapuram
- P S G Matriculation School, Sankagiri
- Akash Vidhya Bhavan Matriculation School, Varathankatanoor
- Royal International School (CBSC), Komarapalayam
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Idappadi
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.