Vadakadu is one of the largest villages in Alangudi,

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, India. Mariamman Temple is a

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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 *This town lies near Alangudi, a town in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India. *This area mostly consists of

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Demographics

Nearby villages are

Pullanviduthi Pullanviduthi is a village in Alangudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The majority of its population works in the agriculture industry. Geography Pullanviduthi lies near Vadakadu, in an area consisting mostly of red soil. Etymology Economy The pri ...

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Protest

*This is a place where the protests intensified for the

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fracking to mine gas decision from the central government of India where people of Neduvasal are agitating against decision of the Government as it can pollute water and land here used for agriculture.

Etymology

Economy

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Tourism

* Sri muthumariyamman kovil

Schools

*Thangam matriculation school, Vadakadu *Lions matriculation school, Mangadu *Government hr. sec school, Vadakadu * 1 government middle school and 5 primary school among different streets *ThaiTamil school, Vadakadu *Mercy School, Vadakadu

Banks

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Nearest villages

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Entertainment

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, frequently arranged kabbadi matches. *

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, cricket matches held annually from April to June. *

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, so many volleyball Player around this area.state level Matches held here.

Notable people

* A.Venkatachalam, 984, 1996 and 2001 during this time, he was also the Minister for Tourism in Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha's cabinet. * T. Pushparaju, Indian National Congress candidate from Alangudi constituency in 1977 election and from Thirumayam constituency in 1984 election. District President Thirumayam constituency Pudukkottai Congress Committee in 15 year continue.

References

{{reflist Villages in Pudukkottai district new:अलंगुडी