Kadayanallur

Kadayanallur is a city in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu of India. Commodities such as handloomed clothes, matches, fiber, and mud-pots are manufactured in the town. In 2011, it had a population of 90,360.EtymologyThe name Kadayanallur comes from "Kadaikaaleeswara", the name of the presiding deity of Kadayaleeswarar kovil, a Hindu temple in Kadayanallur.Daily lifeIt is famous for saaral, which occurs from May to August. It is known for its vast paddy and coconut fields.Most of the last generation of residents were farmers; however, many are now employed around India and in countries such as the Persian Gulf, Singapore.GeographyKadayanallur is at. The town is on the foot of the Western Ghat and has an average elevation of 191m.The city is surrounded by paddy fields, coconut farms, and many ponds. A small river flows in the middle 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 has an area of 52.25 km2. It is about 16 km to the north of Tenkasi and 47 km to the south of Rajapalayam. The N.H. 208 Quilon – Thirumangalam passes through this town. It in general has a dry climate except during the monsoon.The Indian Postal Service Pincode is 627751. The Telecom Code (BSNL) is 04633.