Edaiyar

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Edaiyar is a village in the

Aranthangi revenue block of Pudukkottai district,{{cite web

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dc=22&tlkname=Arantangi®ion=8&lvl=block&size=1200 Tamil Nadu, India.

Demographics

As per the 2001 census, Edaiyar had a total population of

569{{Cite web|url=http://www.voiceofbharat.org/Village_Details.aspx?ID=553753|title=Wo kann ich REDUSLIM kaufen?|date=27 January 2022}} with 289 males and 280 females. Out of the total population 381 people were literate.

Economy

The local economy is primarily agrarian. Most residents engage in farming and agricultural labor, with crops such as paddy, groundnut, and pulses being commonly cultivated. Some villagers are also involved in cattle rearing and seasonal work in nearby towns.

Education

Edaiyar has access to basic educational facilities through a government-run primary school. For higher education, students typically travel to nearby towns such as Aranthangi or Pudukkottai.

Transport

The village is connected by local roads to Aranthangi, which serves as the nearest major town and administrative center. Public and private buses are the main mode of transport for villagers.

Culture

Edaiyar celebrates traditional Tamil festivals such as Pongal, Deepavali, and Tamil New Year. The village has one or more small temples that serve as centers for religious and community activities.

References

Category:Villages in Pudukkottai district

Village Boundary Map – Government of Tamil Nadu (Archived)

Census of India 2001: Village Directory – Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.