Edaikazhinadu is a panchayat town in Chengalpattu district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Edaikazhinadu was situated near villages Vennangupattu, Kadappakkam. Alamparai fort, a 17th century historical fort, is located in this region.

Demographics

India census, Edakalinadu had a population of 25,769. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Edakalinadu has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 51%. In Edakalinadu, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Churches

Lord Jesus Christ's prayer house,Thenpakkam
Our Lady of Miracle's Church, Kadapakkam CSI Church is recently developed in Mosque street

Events

RTI Training Programme - 14/06/2015 To register - https://www.facebook.com/events/1598582123738101/

Schools

Edaikazhinadu has a number of government and private schools, including Loyola Matriculation School,Sri. P. Krishna. Govt. Hr. Sec, School, K.V.S. Matriculation school, St. Mary's Matriculation school, and Jeevitha International Trust - all of which are situated in Kadapakkam.

Banks

Edaikazhinadu has branch of Indian Bank and Pallavan Grama Bank. Indian bank is the oldest one and all business and common man use this bank for transactions. But the general complaint against this bank is lack of infrastructure, Slow processing, not responding to customers properly. To open a new account you need to stand for hours and yet they will ask you to come after 7–10 days.

Hospitals

This area has one primary government health care, situated in edaikazhinadu. People in this region use this hospital for all basic health problems. This hospital has 2 doctors working in shift and few supporting staffs.

Industries

A.M.E Saw mill & Furniture is a wood furniture manufacturer in this area. This area also has some Hallow block manufacturers, fish net manufacturing company, wood furniture companies, and aqua companies. No other source for many graduated people to survive with a job in this area.

Boat house

Rain drop boat house, situated in Muttukadu (Nainarkuppam) is a tourist spot in Edaikazhinadu. People travel between Chennai & Pondicherry visits this place frequently. This organic farm is closed

Real estate

Due to its environment, Edaikazhinadu is a preferred destination among realty investors. Most of the beach next properties are already purchased by Chennai-based business people and realty investors.

References

{{Reflist Cities and towns in Chengalpattu district