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Kavadikaranoor
Template:Infobox Indian jurisdiction Kavadikaranoor (also spelt as Kavadikaranoor or 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 factories.
Geography
Kavadikaranoor is located at 11°32′N 77°52′E / 11.54°N 77.86°E. It has an average elevation of 288 m (945 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 kms east from idappadi and 3 kms from konganapuram in the Salem district.Spread over an area of 10.35 km. With a population of over 1805 (2001 Census), the economy of the village revolves around agriculture and Truck transport.
Temple
Lord Vishnu is placed in this village with most famous in and around area named as Lord Paali Perumal Temple. Main festival seasons are October and April. More than 20,000 thosands of people come and workship 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%.