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?Dharmapuri Tamil Nadu • India
Dharmapuri
Coordinates: 12°08′N 78°10′E / 12.13, 78.17
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 468 m (1,535 ft)
District(s)	Dharmapuri
Population	64,444 (2001)
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 636701 • +04342 • TN 29
Website: www.dharmapuri.org

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Dharmapuri is a city and the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 65 km north of Salem.It is a part of Kongu Nadu region of Tamilnadu ruled by the ancient Western Ganga Dynasty Dharmapuri district is an administrative region in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... , Salem   (Tamil: சேலம்) is a city and a municipal corporation in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Kongu Nadu is the north western region of the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. ... The Gangas of Talakad, like the Kadambas of Banavasi, rose to political eminence in the middle of the fourth century A.D., and ruled over the southern parts of Karnataka, in southern India. ...

The famous Hogenakal water falls is in Dharmapuri district. Rich in Mango farming, the district boasts one of the best quality marble stone reserves in the world. Hogenakal Falls is a waterfalls in southern India on the Kaveri River. ... Species About 35 species, including: Mangifera altissima Mangifera applanata Mangifera caesia Mangifera camptosperma Mangifera casturi Mangifera decandra Mangifera foetida Mangifera gedebe Mangifera griffithii Mangifera indica Mangifera kemanga Mangifera laurina Mangifera longipes Mangifera macrocarpa Mangifera mekongensis Mangifera odorata Mangifera pajang Mangifera pentandra Mangifera persiciformis Mangifera quadrifida Mangifera siamensis Mangifera similis Mangifera...

Geography

Dharmapuri is located at 12.13° N 78.17° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 468 metres (1535 feet). This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

It is situated in the North western Corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Tiruvannamalai and Viluppuram districts on the east, Salem district on the South, Krishnagiri district on the north and the river Kaveri on the west. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. The total geographical area of Dharmapuri district is 4497.77 km² which is 3.46% of Tamil Nadu. Tiruvannamalai district is one of the 30 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India, and Tiruvannamalai town is the district headquarters. ... Viluppuram (also Villupuram and Vizhupuram) is one of the thirty districts which make up Tamil Nadu State situated on the southern tip of India. ... Salem District Salem District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu, India Krishnagiri District (கிருஷ்ணகிரி மாவட்டம் in Tamil) is a district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... The Cauvery (sometimes written as Kaveri) is one of the major rivers of southern India. ...

The great Dharmapuri was named as Thagadoor when the king Adhiyaman administring the Kongu Nadu. Name itself stating that the district was famous for charity. Yes, "Adhiyaman Avaiyaar paatiku nelli kani thanthaar".

Soil

The Soil type ranges from black to mixed loam; Red sandy soils are seen in Harur Taluk. Black and loam soil are found in Dharmapuri Taluk. Generally the soil is low in Nitrogen and Phosphate content with no marked variation between Taluks. A Tehsil is an administrative subdivision or tier of local government in some South Asian countries. ...

Mineral Resources

Dharmapuri district is endowed with sizeable reserves of Granite. High quality black Granite is available in Pennagaram, Harur and Palacode blocks. Quartz is available at Kendiganapalli Village of Pennagaram Taluk, Velampatti of Harur taluk and Pethathampatti of Pappireddipatti Taluk. For other uses, see granite (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Quartz (disambiguation). ...

Another High value mineral available here is Malibdinum, which is identified as a good conductor. It is available in Harur.

Climate

The climate here is generally warm. The hottest period of the year is between the months of March to May, reaching a maximum temperature of up to 38°C in April. The temperatures drop in December and the low temperatures continue up to February, touching a minimum of 15°C in January. The district receives an average annual rainfall of 895.56 mm. Celsius is, or relates to, the Celsius temperature scale (previously known as the centigrade scale). ...

Economy

Horticulture

Dharmapuri district forms a major horticultural belt in the state. As the area is drought–prone it has become essential to switch over to cultivation of drought tolerant perennial fruit crops in this district.

Although almost all types of fruits and vegetables are cultivated here, Mango is the main horticulture crop of this District. It has the highest area under the fruit crops. The district accounts for nearly one-third area under mango and nearly one-half of the mango yield in the state. Nearly 80% of the products are of Thottapuri variety (Banglora) commonly referred to as Kilimukku.

The district has the 2nd highest area under Tomato and accounts for 22% of the area in the state. Palacode is the main area where Tomato is cultivated. Chilli is cultivated mainly at Pennagaram. For other uses, see Tomato (disambiguation). ... The chile pepper (also chili or chilli; from Spanish chile) is the fruit of the plant Capsicum from the nightshade family (Solanaceae). ...

Fisheries

Dharmapuri being an inland district, fishing is restricted to inland only here. Main varieties of fish available are katla, rogu, mirgal, and common carp.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Dharmapuri had a population of 64,444. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dharmapuri has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 68%. In Dharmapuri, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Tourist Places

Hogenakal Falls

Main article: Hogenakal Falls

Hogenakal Falls is located at the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, around 46 Km from Dharmapuri. In Hogenakal the river Kaveri enters Tamil Nadu as a big river with gushing water. The name Hogenakal is derived from Kannada means Smoky Rocks. When the river falls on the rock below, the gushing force of water causes a smoke-like haze, leading to the origin of the name. At Hogenakal the water spreads for miles around and cruising on country-made dinghies (Parisal) is possible. Hogenakal Falls is a waterfalls in southern India on the Kaveri River. ... Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ...

Consider Hogenakal as the 'grand canyon of india' in terms of the unique landscape and the wild kaveri river flowing there for ages.

Theerthamalai

Theerthamalai is an important sacred place in the Harur taluk of Dharmapuri district. Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple is located at the top of a hillock. Chola and Vijayanagara kings donated liberally to this temple. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Maha Shivarathiri. It is believed that Lord Rama created the water fall to do abhishek for Lord Shiva, after waiting for a long time for Hanuman to bring water. The Chola Dynasty (Tamil: , IPA: ) was a Tamil dynasty that ruled primarily in southern India until the 13th century. ... The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... This article is about a Hindu incarnation of God (i. ... This article is about the Hindu God. ... This article is about a divine entity in Hinduism. ...

Hanumanthathirtham

This place is situated on the bank of Pennaiyar at a distance of 10 km from Uthangarai and traditionally associated with Tirtamalai. It is believed that Hanuman was instructed by Lord Rama to get water from the Ganges for his penance at Tirtamalai. However, he could not do it in time. So Rama was said to have done Asthraprayogam and got it. Disappointed, Hanuman was said to have thrown down the vessel in which he brought the holy water and this spilled water is believed to be the "Hanumantirtham". This article is about a divine entity in Hinduism. ... Rama ( in IAST, in Devanāgarī) or Ramachandra is a legendary or historical king of ancient India. ... “Ganga” redirects here. ...

Adhiyamankottam

The capital of Adhiyamans, ancient rulers of Tagadur, was Adhiyamankottam which is situated on the Salem-Dharmapuri road at a distance of 7 km from Dharmapuri. The ruins of the roughly oval shaped fort is still there. The Chenraya Perumal temple is the biggest of the lot which is held as a protected monument. It is believed to have been constructed both by the King Krishna Devaraya and the Hoysala kings. There is a mandapam which leads to the sanctum sanctorium. There are paintings in the ceiling depicting scenes from the Mahabarat, Viswarupa dharshan of Lord Krishna and some scenes from the Ramayana. All the paintings belong to 13 century. For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ...

Kottakovil

This is one of the famous temples built for Lord Shiva. It is located on the northern side of Dharmapuri. This old temple was renewed and maintained by the Government and people of Dharmapuri. Rare sculptures and paintings can be found in this temple. The main speciality of this temple is the 'Hanging pillar'. There is also a legend that there was a secret passage that connects temple to Adhiyamankottai and that the Government has closed the passage for certain issues. For other uses, see Shiva (disambiguation). ...

Subramanya Siva Memorial

A monument built in memory of the patriot Subramanya Siva in his samadhi near Papparapatti, Pennagaram Taluk.

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharmapuri
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.