Vedalai is a village in
Ramanathapuram district
Ramanathapuram District, also known as Ramnad District, is one of the 38 districts an administrative districts of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The old Ramanathapuram District consists of Present day Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar is a c ...
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Tamil Nadu
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state in southern
India
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Geography
Vedalai is bordered by the Paak River to the north and
Gulf of Mannar
The Gulf of Mannar ( ) is a large shallow bay forming part of the Laccadive Sea in the Indian Ocean with an average depth of . to the south.
Sundaramudaiyan (S.Madai) village lies to the west and Maraikkayar Pattinam to the east. Vedalai is 13 km
2(approx) in size. It lies in 9.26' Latitude and 79.11' Longitude.
In south of the Gulf of Mannar there are two islands lies between 2 km from Vedalai. This islands have many extinct species and rare living organisms so it is declared as a reserved area called "
Gulf of Mannar National Park" and carefully monitored by the Forest Department.
Pillaimadam is near Vedalai.
Economy
Many years ago, fishing was the main source of income in Vedalai. In recent years, however, people are going to the Gulf countries to make money.
Seafood export and seafood preserving also contribute to the income of the people.
Education
Private schools
*Infant Jesus Matriculation School
*Al Ameen Nursery and Primary school
*Sethu Vidyalaya
*Raja Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Arts College
Government school
* Elementary and Govt Higher secondary school.
{{Ramanathapuram district
Villages in Ramanathapuram district