Edappadi
Edappadi | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 11°35′N 77°51′E / 11.58°N 77.85°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Government | |
| • Type | First Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Edappadi Municipality |
| Elevation | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 55,385 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| • Spoken | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 637101,637102 |
| Telephone code | (91)04283 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-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.
The rocks around Edappadi are expected to contain rare minerals.