Vedalai

Vedalai is a village in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu state in southern India.

Geographical location

Vedalai is bordered by the Paak River to the North and Gulf of Mannar to the south. Sundaramudaiyan (S.Madai) village lies to the West and Maraikkayar Pattinam to the East. Vedalai is 13 sq.km(approox) in size. It lies in 9.26' Latitude and 79.11' Longitude.

In south of the Gulf of Mannar there are two islands lies between 2 km from Vedalai. This islands have many extinct species and rare living organisms so it is declared as a reserved area called "Gulf_of_Mannar_National_Park" and carefully monitored by Forest Department.

Economy

Many years ago fishing is the main income in vedalai. But since few years people are going to Gulf countries for their income.

Sea food export and sea food preserving also contribute to the income of the people.

Educational Institutions

Private Schools

Al Ameen Nursery and Primary school

Raja Matriculation School