Vadakadu

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Vadakadu
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Vadakadu
Vadakadu (India)
Coordinates: 10°20′30″N79°03′39″E / 10.341771°N 79.060879°E / 10.341771; 79.060879
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Pudukkottai
Government
  PresidentS Manikandan BE
Area
  Total1,250 km2 (480 sq mi)
Elevation
79 m (259 ft)
Population
 (2004)
  Total8,742
  Density100/km2 (300/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
622304
Telephone code04322-253***
Sex ratio 50% /
Website www.vadakadu.blogspot.com

Vadakadu is one of the largest villages in Alangudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in the village. The temple's annual festival falls in May as well as Sithirai.

People are mostly engaged in agriculture.

Geography

Vadakadu is located at 10°20′30″N79°03′39″E / 10.341771°N 79.060879°E / 10.341771; 79.060879

Demographics

Nearby villages are Pullanviduthi, Avanam

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