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Labbaikudikadu is a town located in the northeastern part of Perambalur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It is classified as an urban area.[2] and governed locally by a panchayat.[3]
Labbaikudikadu | |
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Town panchayat | |
  Labbaikudikadu Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°23′35″N 79°01′53″E / 11.39306°N 79.03139°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Perambalur |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,891 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 46 |
Demographics edit
As of the 2011 Census of India,[4] Labbaikudikadu has a population of 11,891. In the early 1980s, the majority of the male population emigrated to various Persian Gulf states seeking employment while others concentrated on local business. Many emigrant families are based in Dubai, UAE. Several emigrants held key positions in various government and private sectors. Rising incomes produced savings that were converted into property investments.
Government edit
The town is divided into a West Section and an East Section, each respectively overseen by a West Jamaat and an East Jamaat. Each of these jamaats is overseen by Jamaatars (Chiefs), chosen by the other members of the Jamaat.
Religion edit
Muslims form a majority (about 98%) of the population. The community celebrates Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) and Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan). Several large masjid (mosques). A communal get-together called 'Aathu Nombu' is held next day after Eids. It is a festive moment wherein the population gathers to meet on the dry bed of the Vellar river, to enjoy home-made food and small rides and attractions. In addition to these festivals, emigres get together in Dubai at Mushrif park in the name of 'Namadur kudumbam'. A temple gathers Hindu community members.
Transport edit
Public and private buses connect the village with Perambalur, Ariyalur and Trichy. Minibuses link the village with nearby small villages. Frequent buses to Chennai and other southern districts of Tamil Nadu are available at Thozhudhur Toll Plaza, 2 km from the village.
References edit
- ^ Krishna Rao, M.R.V. (2014). "District census handbook: Perambular" (PDF). Census India. Census Directorate. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Local body (urban)". Perambalur District. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "District profile 2017: Perambalur district" (PDF). 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
External links edit
- "LABBAIKUDIKADU TNTJ". 28 April 2012. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
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