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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kodiyampalayam
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = ta
| image_skyline = Kodiyampalayam.jpg
| image_caption = Kodiyampalayam beach
| map_caption = Kodiyampalayam
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu
| pushpin_label_position = left
| coordinates = {{coord|11.38|N|79.81|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{IND}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|..Tamil_Nadu_Flag(INDIA).png}} [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Mayiladuthurai district|Mayiladuthurai]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Taluk]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Sirkazhi taluk|Sirkazhi]]
| subdivision_type4 = Town Panchayath
| subdivision_name4 = [[Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai|Kollidam]]
| area_total_km2 = 1.2
| elevation_m = 6
}}
{{Short description|Island with Mangrove forests, located in Mayiladuthurai district}}
{{Distinguish|Kondayampalayam|Kangayampalayam|text=|selfref=village in [[Erode district]], and town in [[Coimbatore district]]}}

'''Kodiyampalayam''' ({{IPA|ta|koɖijampaːʎajam|lang}}, [[ISO 15919|ISO]]: {{IAST|Koṭiyam-pāḷaiyam}}), is a [[Island|continental island]] surrounded by [[Mangrove forest|Mangrove forests]], located in [[Mayiladuthurai district]], in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. The island situated at the mouth of [[Kollidam River|Kollidam river]], a northern [[distributary]] of the [[Kaveri River|Cauvery River]]. The island is located between the Kollidam river and [[Bay of Bengal]].

Kodiyampalayam is part of the [[Kollidam block]]. It falls under the [[Sirkazhi Assembly constituency|Sirkazhi Legislative Assembly constituency]] and the [[Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency|Mayiladuthurai parliamentary constituency]].

== Geography ==
The island is located {{Convert|37|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from its district headquarters, [[Mayiladuthurai]], {{Convert|12|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from [[Kollidam block|Kollidam]], {{Convert|20|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from [[Chidambaram]], {{Convert|16|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from [[Pichavaram]], and {{Convert|225|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from the state capital, [[Chennai]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |title=Kodiyampalayam beach in Mayiladuthurai to be developed as a tourist destination |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/kodiyampalayam-beach-in-mayiladuthurai-to-be-developed-as-a-tourist-destination/article69294257.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250309034841/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/kodiyampalayam-beach-in-mayiladuthurai-to-be-developed-as-a-tourist-destination/article69294257.ece |archive-date=2025-03-09 |access-date=2025-11-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=1 Skill {{!}} PDF {{!}} Sea {{!}} Knowledge |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/871082751/1-skill |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=Scribd |language=en}}</ref>

The nearest railway station is [[Chidambaram railway station]] {{Convert|16|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from the island, and the nearest airport is [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport|Tiruchirappalli]] ([[IATA]]: TRZ) {{Convert|171|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from the island.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kodiyampalayam Island Details |url=https://dwiep.ncscm.res.in/Island/IslandDetails/INTN003 |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=Dive into Indian Islands}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 Census]], Kodiyampalayam has approximately 2,000 peoples, most of whom are engaged in fishing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census India 2011 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3317_PART_B_DCHB_NAGAPATTINAM.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206005504/https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3317_PART_B_DCHB_NAGAPATTINAM.pdf |archive-date=2020-02-06 |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Antony |date=2020-06-01 |title=Not an easy pass for Nagapattinam residents even with lockdown relaxations |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/Jun/01/not-an-easy-pass-for-nagapattinam-residents-even-with-lockdown-relaxations-2150567.html |access-date=2026-04-29 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Tourist attractions ==

=== Mangrove ===
Kodiyampalayam Island is surrounded by [[Mangrove forest|Mangrove forests]], which extend from [[Pichavaram]] in [[Cuddalore district]] to the islands of Kodiyampalayam in Mayiladuthurai district.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-07 |title=Kodiyampalayam fishermen to get landside facility soon |url=https://www.dtnext.in/tamilnadu/2022/09/07/kodiyampalayam-fishermen-to-get-landside-facility-soon |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref> The Pichavaram mangrove forest is one of the largest mangrove forests in India covering about {{Convert|1478|ha|km2|abbr=unit}} of area (as of 2022). It is separated from the [[Bay of Bengal]] by a sand bar. The backwaters are interconnected by the [[Vellar River (Northern Tamil Nadu)|Vellar]] and [[Kollidam River|Coleroon]] river systems. The biotope consists of species like [[Avicennia]] and [[Rhizophora]]. It also supports the existence of rare varieties of economically important shells and fishes. The mangroves support unique diversity of flora and fauna.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramsar Sites |url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/RISapp/files/RISrep/IN2482RIS_2207_en.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424161142/https://rsis.ramsar.org/RISapp/files/RISrep/IN2482RIS_2207_en.pdf |archive-date=2023-04-24 |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=rsis.ramsar.org}}</ref>

Under an initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu aimed at reducing the impact of [[Cyclone|cyclones]], [[Storm surge|tidal surges]], and [[coastal erosion]], as well as supporting biodiversity and local livelihoods, [[Mangrove|mangroves]] have been planted in the [[Mayiladuthurai district]] along with nine other districts. According to official statistics, more than {{Convert|2900|ha|km2|abbr=unit}} of mangrove forests have been planted or restored from 2021 to 2025 under this programme.<ref>{{Cite news |title=World Mangrove Day: Tamil Nadu's renewed efforts add nearly 3,000 hectares of mangroves in three years |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/world-mangrove-day-tamil-nadus-renewed-efforts-add-nearly-3000-hectares-of-mangroves-in-three-years-chennai/article69855738.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250726062708/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/world-mangrove-day-tamil-nadus-renewed-efforts-add-nearly-3000-hectares-of-mangroves-in-three-years-chennai/article69855738.ece |archive-date=2025-07-26 |access-date=2025-11-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=🌱Mangrove Plantation in Mayiladuthurai🌱 - NEWS |work=Nature Wildlife & Wildlife Scociety |url=https://naturewildlife.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b1mangrove-plantation-in-mayiladuthurai%f0%9f%8c%b1/ |access-date=2025-11-19 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernando |first=Antony |date=2024-12-28 |title=Can TN's Nagapattinam bear another Tsunami? |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Dec/28/can-tns-nagapattinam-bear-another-tsunami |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-19 |title=State mangrove cover doubles in three years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-mangrove-cover-doubles-in-3-years/articleshow/112614257.cms |access-date=2025-11-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tamil Nadu adds over 2,400 hectares of mangrove cover in four years |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu-adds-over-2400-hectares-of-mangrove-cover-in-four-years-3741616 |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

=== Beach ===
Kodiyampalayam also has a beach that attracts both locals and tourists. According to records, approximately 40,000 people visited the beach in 2022, 60,000 in 2023, and 75,000 in 2024. on 25 March 2025, following requests from local MLAs, the tourism department prepared a detailed project report for Kodiyampalayam, proposing the construction of a viewing deck, visitor plaza, information desks, restrooms, pathways, lighting, and landscaped gardens to improve facilities and enhance the visitor experience. Tourism Minister R. Rajendran inspected the site, and the project report has been submitted to the government pending funding approval.<ref name="auto"/>

== Fauna ==
Kodiyampalayam, whose mangrove ecosystem forms a continuous part of the Pichavaram wetlands, attracts a variety of local bird species. The mangroves also attract migrant and local birds including [[Snipe|snipes]], [[Cormorant|cormorants]], [[Egret|egrets]], [[Stork|storks]], [[Heron|herons]], [[Spoonbill|spoonbills]] and [[Pelican|pelicans]]. About 177 species of birds belonging to 15 orders and 41 families have been recorded. The high population of birds could be seen from November to January due to the high availability of prey, the coincidence of the time of arrival of true migrants from foreign countries and local migrants from their breeding grounds across India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Forestry :: Mangroves |url=https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/forestry/forest_mangrove_index.html |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=agritech.tnau.ac.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Pichavaram: Detailed guide to world's second largest mangrove forest |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/pichavaram-detailed-guide-to-worlds-second-largest-mangrove-forest/articleshow/110083320.cms |access-date=2025-11-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://x.com/supriyasahuias/status/1902917866565013990 Tamil Nadu is on a Mission to create new Mangrove forests & restore degraded ones.]

{{Tourism in Tamil Nadu}}{{Ramsar sites in India|state=collapsed}}{{Mayiladuthurai district}}{{Mayiladuthurai Topics}}

[[Category:Mayiladuthurai district]]
[[Category:Islands of Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Mangroves]]
[[Category:Ramsar sites in India]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mayiladuthurai district]]

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MarcellaGunter0 at 14:54, 1 May 2026