A multitude of towns and cities have developed in each and every state of Indian subcontinent. In the state of Tamil Nadu , there is no lack of towns and places as well. Amongst them, Kadayal deserves to be special mentioning. Kadayal is a `panchayat town` that is located in the district of Kanniyakumari of the same state of India.

There are several demographers who are working hard in order to throw some light about the demographical status of Kadayal. Due mentioning can be made about the Census report of India that has been published in the year 2001. Information like population, literacy status etc can be deciphered from this report. According to it, the total population of Kadayal has been enumerated to be 19,226. Also conditions of males, females as well as children individually are being incorporated in it. For example, population of male comprise of 49 percent , while the female populace constitutes of 51 percent. In Kadayal, 13 percent of the total population is below six years of age.

Literacy rate of Kadayal too is significant. It is interesting to note that the average literacy rate is 77, which is higher than that of the nation as a whole. 59.5 percent is the average literacy rate of India. To be specific, rate of male literacy is 80 percent and female literacy rate is 74 percent.

Apart from that, there is certain more information that has been gathered by the experts. Being an integral part of Kanniyakumari district it is quite evident that the people of Kadayal too follow its trend and tradition. Instances are not difficult to find. In order to carry on conversation with each other and also with the outsiders, all the residents speak languages like Tamil and Malayalam. Following the tradition of Indian Territory they have developed orientation to religions like Christianity, Hinduism, Islam. Festivals that are feted here are mostly religious thus sufficing the needs of people of the district. Deepavali , Ramzan and Christmas are celebrated in Kannyakumari with lots of vigor and enthusiasm.

Food habits of the people also are at par with the culture and tradition of the entire district. Amongst the population, there are some people who have had preferences for vegetarian meals. However, maximum of the people like non-vegetarian food dishes like agro, meat and fish. Using grated coconut in various food items and also in curries is a specialty of the food habit of this region.