Idikarai is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated at the banks of Kousika River^{[3][circular reference]}. The place is easily accessible by Road through public transportation.

As of 2011 India census,^[4] Idigarai had a population of 8686. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Idikarai has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 90%.

The main places nearby are Maniakaran Palayam, Athi palayam, Vattamalai palayam, Keeranatham, Chinna mettupalayam. Maniakaran palayam is well known for its unique location and developing industries and flats.