Kavalkinaru
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kavalkinaru
Vilakku | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Kavai | |
  Kavalkinaru Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°16′34″N 77°34′52″E / 8.276°N 77.581°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Code | 627105 |
Kavalkinaru is a village panchayat in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is located 24 km (15 Miles) from Nagercoil, 69 km (43 Miles) from Tirunelveli, and 99 km from Trivandrum International Airport. The nearest port, Tuticorin Port Trust, (also known as V.O.Chidambaram Port), is 111 km from Kavalkinaru. The town, once dependent on agriculture, livestock, stone mining, flower cultivation and the processing of Borassus (Palmyra Tree – பனை மரம்), is now embracing new technologies and professions. The high tunneling-effect of the Western Ghats has enabled this region to be a major Wind Power generation area for India, with thousands of windmills. There are also the test facilities for ISRO Propulsion Complex, a part of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on the lower slopes of the Mahendragiri mountain near Kavalkinaru.
This region was predominantly ruled by the majestic Pandyan Dynasty, as their kingdom was established from the south of the Kaveri River till Kanyakumari. The name originated from the well that provided fresh water for the soldiers of the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandiyas kingdoms, which is still preserved in the town.
Kavalkinaru Junction
Kavalkinaru Junction adds to Kavakinaru's growth in many ways. National Highway 44, which connects Varanasi and Kanyakumari, bypasses through the center of this junction, making it a trade point in the entire region. Almost all basic facilities can be availed from the junction.
There is a vegetable market, 'Kamaraj Market,' situated beside the junction. The market attracts traders from all the regions of Tamil Nadu, making it a prime hub for trade and distribution to the Tirunelveli district. Vegetables are supplied to the adjacent state of Kerala.