Kavadikaranoor

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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. The economy is diversified. It is largest village in Thangayur panchayat. The rocks deposited on western side of kavadikaranoor is expected to have more number of rare minerals and much granite ore. Number of stone quarrying companies are here for more than 30 years.

Geography

Kavadikaranoor is located at 11°36′N 77°54′E / 11.60°N 77.90°E / 11.60; 77.90. 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 doesn't 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 12.35 km2. With a population of 2212 As of 2001 India census[1], 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 thosands of people worship from various part of districts.

Climate

The climate in Kavadikaranoor is very hot in summer and mildly cooler climate in winter. The monsoon rain starts around October to November. May, June will be windy and summer raining season starts.

Demographics

The people are mostly Gounders. Other community people are also present in small numbers. All the people are peacefully co-existing and living in harmony.

Kavadikaranoor had a population of 1,805. Males constitute 70% of the population and females 63% and an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.

References

  1. "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.


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