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Country
  
India

Founded by
  
Athikkadai Jamath

PIN
  
613702

Area
  
200 ha

Area code
  
04366

State
  
Tamil Nadu

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Telephone code
  
04366

Population
  
2,752 (2001)

Athikkadai

Nearest cities
  
Tiruvarur district, Thanjavur

Athikkadai singers


Athikkadai is a village in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu Athikkadai is located on Koradacheri - Lakshmangudi Road. Athikkadai originate along the banks of Vennaru river. It is centrally located by Mannargudi (South) – Kodavasal (North), Thiruvarur (East) and Thanjavur(West).

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Map of Athikkadai, Tamil Nadu 613702

Athikkadai good friends club market groups hd


History

Athikkadai Muslims began to rule in Tamil Nadu in 1692. In the era of King Nawab and Serfoji II, Athikkadai emerged as a residential village. Its name may be derived from the tree name “Haathi” and the density of the tree “Kaadu”. Over time "Haati Kaadu" became Athikkadai.

It is a modern village controlled and administered by Jamath Leaders (Mosque / Masjid administrator and treasury). The residents of this place depend on the Jamath on occasions such as death, marriage, laws, wills and trade.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Athikkadai had a population of 2756. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Athikkadai has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 69%. In Athikkadai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Lifestyle

The village harbors 60 main streets and 1330 registered houses. People there are mainly self-employed, working at local businesses. Many residents emigrated to work in UAE, US, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Bahrain.

Masjids

  • periya palli Masjid
  • Mela Palli Masjid
  • Al-Ameen Masjid
  • Palakudi Masjid
  • Thowheed Marqus
  • Jaseem Hussain Masjid

    • Matharasas

  • Al Jamiathul Hussainiya Islamic Institution
  • Wahid Fathima Arabic College
  • Masaw Arabic College
  • AyeshaGani Matharasa
  • VKA Arabic College

    • Food Culture

  • Sweets - Damroot,Dumadai (backed Rava cake),Naanahattha (White Sweet Biscuit) Sweetpachadi (Tomato sweet), birnee (Famous Oats sweet), Beetroot Sweet, Bread Halwa,Cola Panniyaram, Badar Paniyaram, Haliah Tharam often served in marriages, Vatalaapam a famous home made recipe prepared exclusively for both Eid festivals (Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha).

    • Wedding dishes

  • Athikkadai Biriyani and Ghee Rice
  • Athikkadai Parotta
  • Athikkadai Biscuit-Murthaba and Egg-Murthaba
  • Dhalcha (Dhal gravy)
  • Samma Sukka (Mutton /Chicken white Curry)
  • Jalur murtapha ( an attribute of Dosa, prepared out of wheat batter)
    • •anju curry saapadu (five different dishes )

    Religion

    Most residents are Muslims with some Hindus.

    Location

    https://www.google.co.in/maps?biw=1366&bih=615&q=athikkadai+map&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.122852650,d.dGo&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi65qSNxffMAhWEUZQKHcZNAfAQ_AUIBigB

    Airports

  • no airport

    • Railways

  • Koradacheri station
  • Needamangalam junction
  • Thiruvarur junction
  • Mannargudi station

    • Primary/secondary

    • neelan matriculation higher secondary school needamangalam

    Colleges

  • Anjalai Ammal Engg College Kovilveni
  • ARJ College of Engg Mannargudi
  • Sulthana Abdullah Rowther College for Women Koothanallur
  • Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College For Women Thiruvarur

    • Banks

  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • ICICI Bank

    • Famous Club

    *JFC AND MGS - JOLLY FRIENDS CLUB AND MARKET GROUPS* A bazar,market vulpuram.

    References

    Athikkadai Wikipedia
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