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DHARMAPURI DISTRICT

Dharmapuri is one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil-Nadu, India. It is the first district created in Tamil Nadu after the independence of India by splitting it from then-Salem district on 2 October 1965. Dharmapuri District is one of the major producers of mango in the state, fine quality granite is found in the district. It is also one of the main sericulture belts in the state. Around 30 percent of the district's area is under forest cover. Kaveri enters Tamil Nadu through this district. Dharmapuri district had the lowest literacy rate of 74.23% in Tamilnadu during the 2011 census.

ETYMOLOGY

Dharmapuri was called Thagadur during the Sangam era. The name Thagadur is derived from two Tamil words, Thagadu meaning iron ore, and ur meaning place. The name Thagadur was changed to Dharmapuri after the Sangam period, possibly during the period of the Vijayanagara Empire or the period of the Kingdom of Mysore. The name Thagadur is still used by some of the people of Dharmapuri.

HISTORY

The region is believed to have been controlled by the Pallava dynasty in the 8th century. The Rashtrakutas took over in the 9th century. They were defeated by the Cholas in the 11th century, and subsequently the district came under the Chola sphere of governance.

During 18th century, present-day Dharmapuri district was part of the Kingdom of Mysore and was called Baramahal. As part of the Treaty of Seringapatam (signed on 18 March 1792) after the Third Anglo-Mysore War, Tipu Sultan agreed to give part of his territories including present-day Dharmapuri district to the British East India Company which was then merged into the Madras Presidency an administrative subdivision of British India.

The present-day district was part of the Salem District under British rule, until the founding of Dharmapuri district on 2 October 1965. The Dharmapuri district was split into Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts in 2004. Many historical rock sculptures are found in this district. Modhur, a village near Dharmapuri has remains that date back to the Neolithic age. A government museum in Dharmapuri town displays some of these significant sculptures.

According to 2011 census, Dharmapuri district had a population of 1,506,843 with a sex-ratio of 946 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. A total of 167,940 were under the age of six, constituting 87,777 males and 80,163 females. The average literacy of the district was 91.2% compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 375,873 households. There were a total of 751,170 workers, comprising 191,080 cultivators, 217,062 main agricultural labourers, 11,308 in house hold industries, 233,546 other workers, 98,174 marginal workers, 10,248 marginal cultivators, 50,283 marginal agricultural labourers, 4,033 marginal workers in household industries and 33,610 other marginal workers. The population of the district is roughly equal to the nation of Gabon or the US state of Hawaii.

Government
Location in Tamil Nadu
Coordinates: 12°7′33.6″N 78°9′14.4″ECoordinates: 12°7′33.6″N 78°9′14.4″E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
Established	2 October 1965
Founded by	M. Bhakthavatsalam
Headquarters	Dharmapuri
Taluks	Dharmapuri, Nallampalli, Palakcode, Karimangalam, Pennagaram, Harur, Pappireddipatti
• District Collector	K. Santhi, IAS
• Superintendent of Police	C. Kalaichelvan, I.P.S
Area
• Total	4,497.77 km² (1,736.60 sq mi)
• Rank	11
Population (2011)
• Total	1,506,843
• Rank	24
• Density	340/km² (870/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	636(xxx)
Telephone code	04342
ISO 3166 code	ISO 3166-2:IN
Vehicle registration	TN-29
Largest city	Dharmapuri
Largest metro	Dharmapuri
Central location:	12°7′N 78°9′E
Website	dharmapuri.nic.in

GEOGRAPHY

The district is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. Occupies an area of 4,497.77 km² (1,736.60 sq mi) (i.e. 3.46% of Tamil Nadu). It is bounded on the north by Krishnagiri District, on the east by Tiruvannamalai District and Kallakurichi district, on the south by Salem District, and on the west by Karnataka's Chamarajanagar District. The whole district is surrounded by hills and forests, and the terrain consists mostly of rolling plains.

FORESTS

The whole district is predominantly covered with forests. Spider Valley located near Hogenakkal is home to many wild animals. The district falls in the migratory path of elephants. Conflicts between man and elephant are most common in these parts. Many tribal communities depend on these forests. Vathalmalai, a mountain hamlet on top of Shervarayan hill chain has suitable conditions to cultivate coffee and jackfruit. Wild boars and spotted deer are commonly seen in Morappur and Harur forest region. Gaurs sometimes stroll near villages in the Bommidi region. Thoppur ghat has one of the area's scenic highways surrounded by mountains and forests.

Among the districts in tamil nadu , Dharmapuri district has the large number of forests once the district was dry . but in recent years , due to decent downpour the district looks green every where

GOVERNANCE

Dharmapuri is the district headquarters. The district has been divided into two revenue divisions, namely, Dharmapuri and Harur consisting seven taluks.

ADMINISTERATIVE DIVISIONS

Revenue divisions:

Dharmapuri and Harur.

Revenue taluks:

Dharmapuri, Harur, Karimangalam, Nallampalli, Palacode, Pappireddipatti, Pennagaram.

Town Panchayats:

Harur, Marandahalli, Bommidi, Palacode, Pennagaram, Karimangalam, Kambainallur, Papparapatti, Kadathur, Pappireddipatti.

Panchayat Unions:

Dharmapuri, Harur, Nallampalli, Palacode, Pennagaram, Karimangalam, Morappur, Pappireddipatti, Kadathur, Eriyur.

DEMOGRAPHICS

According to 2011 census, Dharmapuri district had a population of 1,506,843 with a sex-ratio of 946 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. A total of 167,940 were under the age of six, constituting 87,777 males and 80,163 females. The average literacy of the district was 91.2% compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 375,873 households. There were a total of 751,170 workers, comprising 191,080 cultivators, 217,062 main agricultural labourers, 11,308 in house hold industries, 233,546 other workers, 98,174 marginal workers, 10,248 marginal cultivators, 50,283 marginal agricultural labourers, 4,033 marginal workers in household industries and 33,610 other marginal workers. The population of the district is roughly equal to the nation of Gabon or the US state of Hawaii.

POLITICS

This section is transcluded from 16th Tamil Nadu Assembly.

District	No.	Constituency	Name
Dharmapuri district	57	Palacode	K. P. Anbalagan	All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	NDA
	58	Pennagaram	G. K. Mani	Pattali Makkal Katchi	NDA
	59	Dharmapuri	S. P. Venkateswaran	Pattali Makkal Katchi	NDA
	60	Pappireddippatti	A. Govindasamy	All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	NDA
	61	Harur (SC)	V. Sampathkumar	All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	NDA

AGRICULTURE

Farm lands, near Pappireddipatti Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts account for more than 60% to 70% total mango production in Tamil Nadu. It is a major producer of Ragi and saamai crops in the state. Exotic crops like dates are also being cultivated by some farmers in the areas around Ariyakulam.

ORGANIC FARMING

People such as millets have forgetten the traditional food and have become very much attracted to the fast food and adultereted food. these food result in blood pleasure and diabities . Dharmapuri cultivates milets in abudence . I wish that everyone should bake organic food and lead a healthy life.

We should not forest the Agriculture is the foremost of all occupation. We can't deny the fact that the whole world is getting around agriculturist.

Crop	Area under cultivation (in hect.)	in %
Paddy (Sornavari / Kuruvai / Kar / Samba / Thallady / Pisanam/ Navarai / Kodai)	9,465	5.60%
Millets (Ragi)	18,243	10.80%
Other Minor Millets	69,162	40.90%
Pulses	40,441	23.90%
Sugar Cane	11,971	07.10%
Mango	6,506	03.80%
Coconut	7,037	04.20%
Tamarind	1,197	00.70%
Other Crops	5,067	03.00%
Total	1,69,089	100%

Kaveri river, Ponnaiyar river, Thoppaiyaru river, Chinnar river, Nagavathy river, Vanniyar river and Sanathkumara river are the rivers that drains the district.

EDUCATION

Dharmapuri secures the second place in group or TNPSC and NEET exam .

VATHALMALAI

Vathalmalai is a hill station in Dharmapuri. It is situated at an altitude of 1,418 m (4,652 ft) height above sea level. It is located 25 km (16 miles) from Dharmapuri city and 65km from Salem. The road has 26 hairpin bends to reach hilltop. It covers an area measuring nearly 225 km2 (87 sq miles).

The climate in Vathalmalai:

The climate of the Vathalmalai Hills has a moderate humid subtropical climate. Winters are fairly mild, beginning in December and ending in February. During winter, the hills are covered in mist. Winters range from 7–18 °C (45–64 °F), and summers from 15–28 °C (59–82 °F). Rainfall is 1,500–2,000 mm (59–79 in).

Best Time to visit:

Time to visit Vathalmalai: March to June. (After Winter)

Coffee bushes blossom in April. The climate is also particularly pleasant. Most of the native flora and fauna of Vathalmalai have disappeared due to severe habitat fragmentation resulting from the creation of the plantations.

Important of Vathalmalai:

It is a protected area known for several threatened and endemic species. It includes Nilgiri tahr (Ibex), the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, the Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, the Gaur, wild pig, the Nilgiri langur, the Sambar deer and the Neelakurinji (that blossoms only once every seven years).

Transport Mode:

You can reach Vathalmalai only through road. It is 25km from away from Dharmapuri approximate 30mins from the main city. Cab facility available from Dharmapuri bus stand.

Its nice place for a bike ride. It’s also a nice place for tracking. If you want to enjoy the climate its nice but and you don’t find many places expect small falls.

NAGAVATHI DAM

Amusement park - Dharmapuri | Tamil Nadu

Address

Arakasanahalli, Tamil Nadu 636803, India

How to reach Nagavathi Dam in Dharmapuri

Step 1: Nagavathi Dam (Amusement park) is located in Dharmapuri, India.

Step 2: One can visit their website (if available) for inquiry.

Step 3: Address of Nagavathi Dam is Arakasanahalli, Tamil Nadu 636803, India. Coordinates are also mentioned in this article, Latitude is 12.0607517 and longitude is 78.027149.

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Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
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Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

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There is anothe dam thoppaiyar dam in dharmapuri. there is heavy agriculture water is used for agriculture.

Welcome To KALABAIRAVAR TEMPLE, Adhiyamankottai

A/M KALABAIRAVAR TEMPLE is most famous temple in Dharmapuri District Surrounding areas including Bangalore and Salem. In India, there are only two KALAIBAIRAVAR TEMPLE are available. One of them is Dharmapuri Kalaibairavar Temple. Dharmapuri Kalaibairavar temple is most famous temple among Karanadaka particullarly Bangalore people and Anthra Pradesh People. Dharmapuri Kalabairavar temple comes under Tamilnadu Hindu Religion Department.

HISTORY

In the 9th century, many Hindu temples were demolished by Enemies. At that time, the King Adhiyaman can not win the situation. At that time, vedic astrologer told to have regular piratistai on kalabairavar. And also they told not to build any separate temple for kalabairavar. Separate temple were situated only in kasi.

Therefore astrologers told to go and make statues and temple here. They had to tell the species of ritual statues adhiyaman king built the temple in the fort kalabairavar.

The structure of the temple

The history of the Shrine of the arts are all deterrent. In 9th century, the king adhiyamaan was built on. It is only after the construction of the King won the war. The temple were built before 1200 years ago. He established the temple on the roof over the 9 influences wheel renewed. By this way,9 influences were left.

On that day horoscope dhosas were departure and for the king adhiyaman and for the people, tatchanakasi kalabairavar becomes community god. The fort is on the hands of the key kalabairavar. Bhairava is a deterrent unmantira (primary Bhairavar). The special of this primary bairavar is having 27 stars and 12 zodiac signs.

People with aries as their zodiac sign shall pray his head to clear their dosha. Taurus neck, Gemini skin, arms, breast Cancer, Leo stomach, Virgo sign, Libra thigh, knee Scorpio, Capricorn, at the bottom of the knee, ankle Aquarius, Pisces and areas of foot care habits will be pray to clear their dosha. In this temple, the king adhiyaman worship twice. Before he goes to war with the sword, he go to war after the prayer and worship. The sword is a symbol not only of the deterrent.

Special Features:

If we pray this bairavar, the bad time will become good time. In this temple, there is a place for looking bad and good time.
His head will be seen as flames and this temple is painted red.
He has four hands.In each of his hand having trident, head, pabangusha, small membrano phone drum.
There is no period of time to worship him. There is 24-hour prayer. Because he is the only period of time.
He would support Creation, protection, destruction of Trinity.
He belongs to both vegetarian and Vaishnavism.
He wears the snake as punul and sacred hip thread.
The vehicle for the bairavar is special sacred vehicle and for other temples , there is a presence of sacred vehicle alone.
For him, the nude pattern is the grand design of joy.
He cured all the diseases. And in this temple, the vehicles of both nandhi and dog is present but in other temples only the vehicle of dog is present.

ABOUT ADHIYAMAN

Atiyamāṉ (also known as Adhiyamān, Adigamān or Satyaputra-Atiyān) were a royal Velir dynasty. These king-chiefs ruled from their capital Tagadur (present day Dharmapuri) from at least the 3rd century BCE. The royal house was one of the four kingdoms of Tamilakam, ruling parts of the Kongu Nadu. They were surrounded by the Cheras to the west and the Pandyas and Cholas to the east.

The Atiyamāṉs are mentioned in the Puranas as well as in ancient Tamil literature. Their rule in Southern India is mentioned in rock inscriptions of the Sangam period as well as in the Edicts of Asoka dated to the 3rd century BCE and the Gummireddipura plates with the added title Satyaputra – the "members of the fraternity of truth", synonymous with the Chera clan.^[ Vidukalagiya Perumal, an eighth century chief of this family is described as the descendant of Adigaman Elini of Chera dynasty (vamsa) in one of his epigraphs. A number of inscriptions in Jambai (also known as "Tirukkoyilur") add details of their sovereignty in the 1st century CE. This ruling tribe rose in prominence during the classical period of the history of Tamil Nadu. Their most famous ruler was Athiyamān Nedumān Añci, a powerful king who was one of the Kadai ezhu vallal (7 great patrons) of arts and literature in Tamilakam.

KINGDOM

The Athiyamān was a small kingdom situated on the eastern valley of Malaya Mountains of the Western Ghats (Anamalai, Palani and Nilgiri).

INCRIPITIONS

Ashoka mentions the Athiyaman clan in his inscriptions along with the Cholas, Pandyas and the Kerala putras (Cheras). The Athiyamans wielded sufficient power in the time of Asoka (3rd century BCE) almost on par with the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas.

Dharmapuri people live very happy here. I like my district very much .You are welcome to our district.