Kinathukadavu

Kinathukadavu
suburb
Kinathukadavu

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 10°49′N 77°01′E / 10.82°N 77.02°E / 10.82; 77.02Coordinates: 10°49′N 77°01′E / 10.82°N 77.02°E / 10.82; 77.02
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Coimbatore
Elevation 308 m (1,010 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 8,154
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code +91-4259
Vehicle registration TN-41

Kinathukadavu (also spelt as Kinathukkadavu), கிணத்துக்கடவு, meaning Pass of the Well, is a Taluk in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is along the National Highway 209 and is 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Gandhipuram heart of Coimbatore city and 20.5 kilometres (13 mi) from Pollachi town. Neighboring places are Kodangipalayam, Othakalmandapam, Malumichampatti, Echanari to name a few.

Geography

Kinathukadavu is located at 10°49′N 77°01′E / 10.82°N 77.02°E / 10.82; 77.02.[1] It has an average elevation of 308 m (1,010 ft).

Temples

Education

Kinathukadavu has four high secondary schools and two primary schools as well as a number of private schools, including Government Higher Secondary School - Kinathukadavu, T.E.L.C Sr.Berhandal Girls Higher Secondary School, Vivek vidyalaya matriculation higher secondary school, Kids park matriculation higher secondary school. Noyal Public School is the one of the best boarding School in Kinathukadavu It's located in No.10 Muthur near Vinayaga Gardens Residential Site.

Colleges

Place of interest

Climate

Kinathukadavu is located about 40 km east of the Palghat Pass in the Western Ghats. Winds from the Arabian sea are funnelled via the Palghat Pass resulting in a salubrious climate. During southwest monsoon, the place receives heavy rainfall. It has a moderate temperature and windy climate during summer period. The important crops which are cultivated are vegetables like tomato, green chilly, lady's finger, brinjal and cotton, ground nuts etc. Coconut trees are also well suitable for this soil and climate conditions. One of the famous landmarks and places to gather is on the pollachi main road.

Culture

The town has a multi-ethnic, multi-religions population. Hindus, Muslims, Christians are the major religions in Kinathukadavu.

Transport

Buses from Ukkadam Bus Terminal to Pollachi stop here. TNSTC busus and private buses are also Available to Kinathukadavu. Town Bus numbered 33A connects Kinathikadavu with Gandhipuram Bus terminal. Busses available for every 5 mins from Pollachi and Ukkadam bus terminal.

Workforce

People are involved mainly in agricultural activity. Rest of people are working in Textile industry, Automobile Industries. Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) also located very near from Kinathukadavu.

Politics

Kinathukadavu assembly constituency is part of Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency).[2] Kinathukadavu is represented by its own Member of Legislative Assembly.

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kinathukadavu
  2. ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
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