Kadayanallur
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Kadayanallur கடையநல்லூர் |
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| Town | |
 Kadayanallur
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| Coordinates: 9°05′N 77°21′E / 9.08°N 77.35°ECoordinates: 9°05′N 77°21′E / 9.08°N 77.35°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Taluk | Kadayanallur |
| Government | |
| • Type | First Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Kadayanallur Municipality |
| Area code(s) | 04633 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 76 |
| Website | http://www.kadayanallur.org |
Kadayanallur is a City in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu of India. The most important commodities such as Handloom clothes, matches, fiber, and mud-pots are being manufactured in the town. As of 2011, the town had a population of 90,360.
The name Kadayanallur comes from "Kadaikaaleeswara", the name of the presiding deity of Kadayaleeswarar kovil, a Hindu temple located in Kadayanallur. It is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats near the Courtallam Waterfall and Tenkasi. It is famous for saaral (drizzling), which occurs yearly from May to August. It is also known for its vast paddy and coconut fields. Most of the last generation of residents were farmers; however, many are now employed in various parts of India and in foreign countries such as the Persian Gulf, Singapore, and the United States Of America.
Kadayanallur is located at 9°05′N 77°21′E / 9.08°N 77.35°E. The town is located on the foot of the Western Ghat, and has an average elevation of 191 m (627 ft).
Kadayanallur is located at 9°05′N 77°21′E / 9.08°N 77.35°E. The town is located on the foot of the Western Ghat It has an average elevation of 191 m (627 ft). The city is surrounded by paddy fields, coconut farms and lot of ponds. A small river flows in the mid of the city. There are some rocky regions on the western end of the city called locally as 'parumbu'. Attakulam, Paloorani, Thamaraikulam, Annamalai peri and last and largest of those is periyakulam are the ponds found in this city. The town is having an area of 52.25 km2. The town is situated about 16 km on the North of Tenkasi and 47 km on the south of Rajapalayam. The N.H. 208 Quilon – Thirumangalam passes through this town. The town is general is having a dry climate except during the monsoon. The Indian Postal Service Pincode is 627751. The Telecom Code (BSNL) is 04633.
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