>Fayenatic london at 21:12, 7 September 2021

2021-09-07T21:12:15Z

New page

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Edappadi
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| other_name =
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline =
| image_alt =
| image_caption =
| nickname =
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu
| pushpin_label_position =
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
| coordinates = {{coord|11.58|N|77.85|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Region]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Salem district|Salem]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type = First Grade Municipality
| governing_body = [[Edappadi Municipality]]
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 =
| area_rank =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 239
| population_total = 55385
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_footnotes =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_rank =
| population_demonym =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 637101,637102
| area_code = (91)04283
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| registration_plate = TN-52
| website =
| footnotes =
| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| demographics1_title2 = Spoken
| demographics1_info2 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
}}
'''Edappadi''' (also spelt '''Edappadi''' or '''Idappadi''') is one of the developing towns and a [[municipality]] in [[Salem district]] in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. Edappdi was once known for its thriving powerloom industry. The economy is diversified. The main modes of income are agriculture, lorry & heavy truck transport, granite, textile powerloom, entertainment and foundry.

The rocks around Edappadi are expected to contain rare minerals.


== Etymology ==
The name is derived from a group of family names 'Edayar' (means the people who survived with Cow, Buffalo and house animals).

==Geography==
Edappadi is located at {{Coord|11.58|N|77.85|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/38/Idappadi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Idappadi]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

Sarbanka river originating from [[Shevaroy Hills]] passes through Edappadi town. With developments and urbanisation the river has dried and now it's more of a sewage canal. River Cauvery is 6 km away from Edappadi.

Water is supplied by the Cauvery river and 'Periya-yeri' (Big-lake) near Edappadi. It is surrounded by many lakes like, Periyayeri, ChettiYeri, Punka-yeri, Reddipatti-Yeri, Kavadikaranoor-Yeri (Aachampalli Yeri).
=== Topography ===
It has an average elevation of {{convert|288|m|ft|abbr=on}}. It is situated at the basin of the hill called 'Soorieya malai'(Mountain of Sun). 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. Edappadi has a variable terrain. Sankagiri - Edappadi route via Veerappam Palayam and Sunnambukkuttai is rocky.


== Location ==
Located in the Salem district of the state, Edappadi is one of the most important textile areas. It is situated 34 km from Salem. River Sarabanga, Soriyankaradu mountain which is 5 km away from the town are the major geographical features of this region.

Spread over an area of 28.22 km<sup>2</sup>.

== Climate ==
The climate in Edappadi 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==
{{bar box|title=Religious census|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|96.1}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|3.03}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|0.72}}{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikh]]|yellow|0.01}}{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhist]]|Gold|0.0}}{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jain]]|Blue|0.0}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.13}}{{bar percent|[[Irreligion|No religion]]|violet|0.0}}}}
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Edappadi had a population of 54,823 with a sex-ratio of 946 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 5,411 were under the age of six, constituting 2,759 males and 2,652 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 7.62% and .01% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 64.67%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 14560 households. There were a total of 27,764 workers, comprising 1,327 cultivators, 4,140 main agricultural labourers, 2,071 in house hold industries, 19,257 other workers, 969 marginal workers, 30 marginal cultivators, 129 marginal agricultural labourers, 114 marginal workers in household industries and 696 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Idappadi|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=685650|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Edappadi had 96.1% [[Hindus]], 3.03% [[Muslims]], 0.72% [[Christians]], 0.01% [[Sikhs]], 0.0% [[Buddhists]], 0.0% [[Jainism|Jains]], 0.13% following other religions and 0.0% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

=== Festival ===
Festival celebration every year "kavadi padhayathirai", people from Edappadi go for the dharishanam of [[Palani Murugan Temple]] at [[Palani]].


== Government and politics ==

Edappadi assembly constituency was part of [[Salem (Lok Sabha constituency)]] till now. [[Edapadi (State Assembly Constituency)|Edappadi constituency]] is a separate state assembly constituency from 1952 itself. Currently [[Edappadi K Palaniswami|Edappadi K. Palanisamy]] is sitting MLA of ADMK and was the [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]].


== Economy ==
The economy of the town revolves around the manufacture of towels and lungies.

Most of the population is depending on Agriculture & Power Loom weaving. There are thousands of power looms standing idle due to a workforce that is focussed on migrating to other towns is search of higher pay in other industries.
Lack of irrigation projects has led to frequent draughts even though a large river (Cauvery) flows just 10 km from the town. Now Former Chief Minister [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]] proposed diversion of 0.5tmcft of Mettur surplus water to Salem tanks for a total cost of 565 Crores.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-government-orders-diversion-of-0-5tmcft-of-mettur-surplus-water-to-salem-tanks/articleshow/72060978.cms</ref> The above scheme might help plenty of non - irrigated Agricultural land to irrigate in Edappadi & Sankari Taluks which will enable the people in this area to be sustainable with


== Transport ==
=== By Air ===
Nearest Airport is [[Salem Airport (India)|Salem Airport]], it is situated 38 km from Edappadi.
=== By Rail ===
=== By Road ===
Edappadi is Connected in road with major cities in [[Tamil nadu]]. Now new outer ring road was constructed around Edappadi town which connects Edappadi - Sankari Road, Edappadi - Salem Road, Edappadi - Jalakandapuram Raod, Edappadi - Poolampatti Road, Edappadi - Koneripatti Road, Edappadi - komarapalayam Road to avoid high traffic in town . Edappadi bus stand is situated in center of the town. [[Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] serves daily bus services from Edappadi to [[Chennai]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Trichy]], [[Madurai]], [[Kumbakonam]], [[Chidambaram]], [[Hosur]].

==Education==
The Government Boys Higher Secondary School is one of the oldest schools. It has the second biggest playground in Salem Dt.
* Amala Matriculation Higher Secondary School
* AGN Matric Hr. Sec. School, Konganapuram
* Universal Public School
* Government Boys Higher Secondary School
* Government Girls Higher Secondary School
* Saraswathi Vidhyalaya Nursery & Primary School
* SKT Higher Secondary School
* Acharya Group of Institutions
* Reliance Matriculation School
* Universal Matriculation School, Konangkuttaiyur, Edappadi.
* Wisdom Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Edappadi.
* St Marys matriculation school, v.valasai, Edappadi.
* Kalaimagal nursery and primary school, Edappadi.
* Kalaimagal vidhyasaram matriculation school, Edappadi.
* Periyar University Constituent Arts & Science College has been functioning in Edappadi from 2016 itself. It has been inaugurated by [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] then Late Chief Minister [[jayalalitha|Dr.J.Jayalalitha]]. More than 1200 students were studying in the Arts & Science College.


== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://edappadi.net Edappadi home page]

{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Salem district]]

Edappadi - Revision history

>Fayenatic london at 21:12, 7 September 2021