Yedakadu

Coordinates: 11°17′47″N 76°38′16″E / 11.296356°N 76.637661°E / 11.296356; 76.637661
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Yedakadu
Edakadu
village
Nickname: 
Sokku Town
Coordinates: 11°17′47″N 76°38′16″E / 11.296356°N 76.637661°E / 11.296356; 76.637661
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNilgiris
Population
 • Total2,000
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
643209
Telephone code0423
Vehicle registrationTN-43
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest cityUdhagamandalam
Lok Sabha constituencyNilgiris

Yedakadu (also known as Edakadu) is a serene hamlet located in the Nilgiris Hills in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. Yedakadu is located 26 km from Udhagamandalam (Ooty) and 38 km from Coonoor. The major occupation of the people is tea plantation. Yedakadu is popular for its 'Sivarathiri' (Lord Shiva Festival), an annual carnival which draws a large crowd from around the Nilgiris. Badaga is the native language. There are three places within the village named "Naduhatty","Sundatty" & "Thalaihatty".