| Pethanaicken Palayam | |
| — city — | |
| Coordinates | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Salem |
| Population | 16,343 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Pethanaicken Palayam is a Panchayati raj town in the Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a considered a major pilgrimage spot and tourist center. The population of the town as per 2001 census is 16396.
Agriculture is the main occupation in Pethanaicken Palayam. Pethanaicken Palayam is famous for Areca nut and Piper Bettle Farms, Coconut Leaves Weaving, production of Areca Plates and production of Coir Ropes. Rice, Cotton, Turmeric and tapioca are grown as a major commercial crop. The pre-dominate soil in the village is blacksanding.
Paduvakkadu has two historical temples, Load Vinnayaga temple and Sri Muthumariamman temple