Kanadukathan
Kanadukathan is a Town Panchayat in the Karaikudi taluk of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Demographics
In 2001, Kanadukathan had a population of 4,795 people. Of these, 10% were under 6 years of age. The town is evenly split between males and females. Kanadukathan has a literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 63.4%. According to the Indian census, the male literacy rate is 80% and the female literacy rate is 67%.Specialities
Kanadukathan is most famous for its Chettinad cuisine and for the architecture of its houses, whose main entrances are shaped to resemble those of temples.Events
- Festival of the Goddess of Beauty is a 10-day festival held in May every year.
- Hari Poojai is held in May every year.
- Sivarathiri is held in March. During Shivaratri, people take kavadi from Pazhaiyur to the Solai Andavar Temple.
- festival of the nagamuthu mariamman temple chiththira full moon day function is a 10 days
Schools / Colleges
- M.ct.M.Chidambaram Chettiyar Higher Secondary School
- M.ct.M.Chidambaram Chettiyar Elementary School
- CV.CT.V.Meenakshi Achi Matriculation School
- Annamalai Polytechnic College
Places of interest
- Pillayarpatti Kovil—religious site 1,600 years old Hindu Temple
- Kundrakudi Murugan Kovil—religious site, Hindu Temple
- Thirumayam Fort — historical site
- Chettinad Palace — It was designed by Annamalai Chettiyar with European influence in its architecture.
- Island Bungalow — heritage site
- CVCT CVRM House - Unique Historical Chettinad Twin Houses
- MJR VELAN AGENCY
- Chettinadu Mansion
Connection with major cities
- By road: located on Trichy – Rameshwaram National Highway .
- By train: Chettinad station is located on the Trichy – Rameswhwaram line. The following expresses stop at this station.