Edappadi

Edappadi
Town
Edappadi is located in Tamil Nadu
Edappadi
Edappadi
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°35′N 77°51′E / 11.58°N 77.85°E / 11.58; 77.85
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSalem
Government
 • TypeFirst Grade Municipality
 • BodyEdappadi Municipality
Elevation
239 m (784 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
55,385
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
 • SpokenTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
637101,637102
Telephone code(91)04283
Vehicle registrationTN-52

Edappadi (also spelt Edappadi or Idappadi) is a municipality in the Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Edappadi was once known for its thriving power loom industry. The economy is diversified by agriculture, heavy truck transport, granite, entertainment and foundries.[citation needed]

The rocks around Edappadi are expected[by whom?] to contain rare minerals.[citation needed]