Kadayanickadu is a village situated 11 km east of Karukachal, spread out on either sides of Changanacherry - Manimala road in Kerala, India.

It is a typical Kerala rural settlement with the nature's green covering, ringing rivulets, small hills and slopes, agricultural fields, inhabited by rustic population.

The place Kadayanickadu lies in the middle-end of two Anikadus in the neighborhood - Anikadu north and Anicadu south with very famous Devi temples.

It is also possible that the name is derived from ‘Ayini’ tree (also known as 'Anjili' - Artocarpus hirsutus), which was abundantly found and widely used in the construction of ancient houses in this area.

There are certain house/locality names like Vizhapadikal, Paruvackadu, Karimpanil, Kallikal, Murudenpalakal, the correct import of the words is not deducible in current Malayalam.

According to known history, it was once part of Thekkumkoor kingdom, and was under the control of two Local Lords (Madampies), namely Ranni Kartha and Agasthanathu Nair, responsible for the maintenance of law and order as also tax collection.

All the previous Local Lords were removed from the posts and the king brought his own loyal people for the administration.

It is a wooden building structure measuring 40 X 25 feet covered with fireproof brick and lime mortar on the top.

P. Albuquerque & Sons, Mangalore[1] manufactured in the year 1868 are evidencing the fact that the house was formerly thatched, but has later been tiled.

In Kadayanikadu complete interaction mutual respects, co operation exists between all the castes, creed & faiths.

Vimala Poor Home [2] Kadayanickadu which came into existence on 13 October 1979 is being run by Sisters of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament(SABS),[3] Changanacherry.

For this dream project of late Arch Bishop Antony Padiyara, Sarpathumury (Villampara) Mr. Chackochan and his brother John donated their two acres of land for free.

The inmates are provided with spiritual, recreational, medical and other amenities and also encouraged to take care of poultry and rabbit farming and also cultivation of vegetables.

Also, Kadayanickadu is just about 20 km from Erumely, which is an important destination for Lord Ayyappa devotees during 'Mandala' season, en route to Sabarimala.