Kottaikkadu

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Kottaikkadu is a small village in Tuticorin district (Tamil Nadu), belongs to Srivaikundam Taluk and Siruthonda Nallore panchayat.[1]

Etymology

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  • Nearest Town : Eral, Tuticorin
  • Nearest Railway Station: Tuticorin / Kurumbur / Tirunelveli / Tiruchendur
  • Nearest Airport: Tuticorin / Madurai / Trivandrum
  • STD Code: +91-4630

Village economy

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It is primarily an agricultural village. Mainly they are farming Rice, Banana and Coconut. It is an ever green village, at least one cow is in every family. All houses are electrified and own a television. There runs a small river so there is no shortage of water in this village.

Education

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Around 20 persons have completed their graduation in engineering and 5 persons have completed their graduation in medicine. Every year at least 4 students are getting graduation in various disciplines of arts and science. Others went to different countries for their higher studies and job opportunities.

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