Idikarai is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.DemographicsIndia census, Idikarai had a population of 6251. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Idikarai has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 89%. In Idikarai, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.LocationThe main places nearby are Maniakaran Palayam, Athi palayam, Vattamalai palayam, Keeranatham, Chinna mettupalayam. Maniakaran palayam is well known for its unique location and developing industries and flats.