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{{for|the town in France|Valady, Aveyron}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Valadi
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| image_caption = Ulagayee temple at Valadi
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Tiruchirapalli district|Tiruchirapalli]]
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Valadi is a zone in Trichy city located on 5 miles from Chathram Bus Terminus in Trichy, Tamil Nadu along the Trichy-[[Chennai]] railway. Its size and importance today is much lesser than its status in the pre-independence era, due to massive emigration over the last few decades in search for better career, and its diaspora numbering a few thousands is spread all across the world.

==Economy==
[[File:Kaveri.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Kaveri in its full spate]]
Valadi is a primarily agricultural economy and is located in the fertile rice belt of [[Trichy]]-[[Thanjavur]] region. The presence of the river [[Kaveri]] in the region and its supporting canals like [[Kollidam]] made three crops a year possible and hence the region became prosperous. One of the first major dams in history, [[Kallanai]] built by the [[Chola]] king Karikala cholan around 2000 years ago is located few miles from this place. Many of inhabitants also find work in the nearby places of [[Lalgudi]], and with the economic boom in India, there has been a growth in the service industry too. A number of expensive houses have started to come in this region both out of the economic growth and
the investment from the diaspora is yet to come due to the long distance from the major financial centers like [[Chennai]] and [[Bangalore]].

==Places of worship==

The old [[Shiva]] temple, '''Vishwanathasamy temple''', and the native goddess abode of '''Shri Ulaganayaki temple''' are the main places of worship in Valadi. The Lakshminarayana swamy temple is the key highlight to Keezha Valadi. There is also the Keezha Sivan Kovil that was visited and worshipped by Mahaperiyaval Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swamigal. The famous Vishnu temple of [[Sri Rangam|Ranganathaswamy temple]], Ganesh temple at [[Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Rockfort|Rockfort]] and the Shiva temple at [[Thiruvanaikaval]] are all located in a 5-mile radius from Valadi. Also the famous '''Lord Sri Muthumariyamman Temple''' is located in Kavalkara Street & Also one of the oldest Temple of '''Elamanadichi Amman Temple''' with big water tank is located at '''Thathanoor kallar street''' Valadi.

Also the famous Lord Goddess Prithyunga Devi temple is located in Sempalani Street.

Valadi is known for its tradition building and temples. Even the bus stop of Valadi is Known as Shivan kovil stop. Shiva temple is well known temple which is near the road and yearly we do have some festivals.

==Cultural Wealth==
[[File:Vidwan Valadi Krishna Iyer (1893 - 1950).jpg|thumb|Vidwan Valadi Krishna Iyer (1893 - 1950)]]
Valadi is a place of great cultural heritage; It was the home of many great musicians and scholars. [[ Valadi Krishnaiyer]], [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]], [[V. Seshasayee]] are some of the natives of Valadi.

==Transport==
Valadi is a few miles from Trichy airport that services national and international flights. It has frequent flights to [[Chennai]] and the flight time is around 30 mins. From the airport, a taxi cab should cost around Rs.250 ($5).

By Train, the closest station is [[Lalgudi]] that services a lot of regional trains and almost all major trains operating in the region ([[Rockfort Express]], Guruvayur Express, Rameswaram Express, [[Pallavan Express]], Mangalore express) stop at [[Srirangam]] and from there you could get a local bus or an [[autorickshaw]]. Typical journey time from the station is less than 30 mins. From Chennai, the total time is approximately 7 hours.

By Bus, you can reach Trichy Central bus stand (or) Junction from any place in Tamil Nadu, and from there you could take a city bus towards [[Lalgudi]]. Alternatively, you could go to Chathram Bus Stand and it has frequent bus services to Valadi. For people coming from north of Trichy, the buses generally stop in [[Trichy tollgate|tollgate]], and you could take an [[autorickshaw]] for around Rs.50.

Now it has the long bridge over the railway track, which makes the people easy to travel without waiting for the train. Now we also could see lot of call taxi , autorickshaws, mini tempo which are accessible anytime.

==Bank, Post Office, school and railway station==
This is one of the very few villages which has post office and Bank. It also has the [[automated teller machine]] outside the bank. People can use this ATM during the bank official hours.

Post office is also used by the other nearby villages, which is big help for the neighboring villages.

There is a Government Higher secondary school and railway station where the local passenger trains stop.

<ref>{{cite news
|url = http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/26/stories/2004112615340300.htm
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050113235536/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/26/stories/2004112615340300.htm
|url-status = dead
|archive-date = 13 January 2005
|title = Officials hopeful of getting Valadi bridge ready by August | location=Chennai, India |work = [[The Hindu]]
|date=26 November 2004}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.wikimapia.org/857354/]

[[Category:Neighbourhoods and suburbs of Tiruchirappalli]]

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