Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu, India

Krishnagiri District (கிருஷ்ணகிரி மாவட்டம் in Tamil) is a district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The city of Krishnagiri is the district headquarters. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 483 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (596 × 739 pixels, file size: 20 KB, MIME type: image/gif) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 483 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (596 × 739 pixels, file size: 20 KB, MIME type: image/gif) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... , Krishnagiri (கிரிஷ்ணகிரி) is a municipal city and the headquarters of Krishnagiri District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...

Name

'Krishna' refers to 'black' and 'giri' refers to 'hill'. Thus, 'Krishnagiri' refers to 'Black Hill'. This district is gifted with black granite hillocks and named as 'Krishnagiri'. Also, the region came under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya and hence it might also have been named after him.^[1]

History

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Garden at the Krishnagiri dam

Krishnagiri District has a prehistoric importance. Archaeological sources confirm the presence of habitats of man kind during Paleolithic, Neolithic and Mesolithic Ages. Various rock paintings and rock carvings of Indus Valley civilization and Iron Age seen in this district support the historical significance of this district. The heart of Krishnagiri, Hosur and Uthangarai were known as 'Eyil Nadu', 'Murasu Nadu' and 'Kowoor Nadu' respectively. During the Chola period, Krishnagiri region was called 'Nigarili Chola Mandlam' and 'Vidhugadhazhagi Nallur'. Under the Nulamba rule it was popular as 'Nulambadi' according to historical sources. Hero stones were erected for those whose lost their lives in pursuit of adventure. There was a tradition of erecting memorial stones for people who sacrifice their lives for the sake of their kings since Sangam age. These memorial stones were called 'Navagandam'. Plenty of memorial stones available in this district speak volumes about the valour and virtues of the people. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... // The Paleolithic is a prehistoric era distinguished by the development of stone tools. ... An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ... The Mesolithic (Greek mesos=middle and lithos=stone or the Middle Stone Age[1]) was a period in the development of human technology between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods of the Stone Age. ... Excavated ruins of Mohenjo-daro. ... Iron Age Axe found on Gotland This article is about the archaeological period known as the Iron Age, for the mythological Iron Age see Iron Age (mythology). ... , Krishnagiri (கிரிஷ்ணகிரி) is a municipal city and the headquarters of Krishnagiri District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... , Hosur (Tamil: ஓசூர்) is a Town and a municipality in Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Uthangarai is a panchayat town in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... The Cholas were the most famous of the three dynasties that ruled ancient Tamil Nadu. ... For other uses of Sangam see Sangam (disambiguation). ...

Part of Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Mysore were together named as Thagadur Nadu in Sangam age. Krishnagiri was once ruled by Adhiyaman and hence also known as Adhiayaman Nadu. Adhiayaman, considered a noble king, offered 'Karunelli' (Goose Berry) to the great Tamil poetess "Avvaiyar", who adorned his court for her long life. This region was ruled by Pallavas, Gangas, Nulambas, Cholas, Hoysalas, Vijaya Nagar Emperors, Bijapur Sultans, Wudayars of Mysore and Nayaks of Madurai. The region of krishnagiri served as gateway of Tamil Nadu and a protective barrier for Southern region defending onslaughts from barriers with motives of imperialism and exploitation. Twelve Forts in this region were popularly known as 'Bara Mahal' Forts. These forts have withstood many attacks by the Mysore and Andhra rulers. Amongst them, Krishnagiri Fort became the first and forth most defensive place. The majestic fort built on the Krishnagiri hill by the Vijayanagar Emperors, stands as testimony even now. Kundani, a place in Krishnagiri District was once the head quarters of the Hoysala King Veera Ramanathan in the 13th Centuty AD. Jagadevarayan, a Hoysala king made 'Jagadevi' (one of the 'Bara Mahal' forts) as his capital. // Salem is a common name for towns and places, particularly in the Western world. ... , Dharmapuri is a city and the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... , Krishnagiri (கிரிஷ்ணகிரி) is a municipal city and the headquarters of Krishnagiri District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... , For other uses, see Mysore (disambiguation). ... The Pallavas were hereditary Hindu rulers who dominated southeastern India between the 4th and 9th centuries. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Cholas were a South Indian Tamil dynasty, antedating the early Sangam literature (c. ... The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ... This is a small village in Chitwan district of Nepal. ... Bijapur (Kannada: ವಿಜಾಪುರ) is a district headquarters of the Bijapur district in the state of Karnataka. ... The Madurai Nayaks were rulers of Madurai state during the years 1559-1736. ...

During the I Mysore War the British troops passed through Krishnagiri to attack Hyder Ali's Forces at Kaveripattinam. The British army was defeated here. In the II Mysore War the entire region of Salem and Karnataka came under Hyder Ali's control. Hyder Ali fought bravely against the English at Krishnagiri. In the II Mysore war, after the Treaty of Srirangapattinam, the entire region of Salem and Bara Mahal were surrendered to the British. In 1792 AD, Captain Alexander Reed became the first District Collector of this region. Under the diplomacy of Robert Clive, the then Governor of Madras Presidency, Krishnagiri became the headquarters of Bara Mahal. A mint was established at krishnagiri in 1794 AD. Gold, silver and copper coins were forged here. Rayakottai, once a strong hold of the British, lost its importance for defense by 1880 AD. Many soldiers from krishnagiri region took part in the World War and lost their lives. Even today a large number of youth from this district are in the services of the Indian army. Krishnagiri district had its fair share of freedom fighters in the Indian freedom struggle. Prominent amongst them was Dr. C. Rajagopalachari, who, from a small village in this district rose to become the first Governor General of independent India and also the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The Anglo-Mysore Wars were a series of eighteenth-century wars fought in India between the Kingdom of Mysore (then a French ally) and the British East-India Company, represented chiefly by the Madras Presidency. ... Hyder Ali or Haidar Ali (c. ... // Salem is a common name for towns and places, particularly in the Western world. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey (September 29, 1725 - November 22, 1774) was the statesman and general who established the empire of British India. ... Madras Presidency, also known as Madras Province and known officially as Presidency of Fort St. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... This article is about the chemical element. ... For other uses, see Copper (disambiguation). ... A world war is a war affecting the majority of the worlds major nations. ... Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari (Tamil: சக்ரவர்தி ராஜகோபாலாச்சாரி) (b. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Till the year 2004 Krishnagiri was a part of the Dharmapuri district. It was then separated from Dharmapuri district and formed as the 30th district separate district of Tamil Nadu in 2004. , Dharmapuri is a city and the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ...

Geography & Climate

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Krishnagiri district covers an area of 5143 km². Krishnagiri district is bound by Vellore and Thiruvannamalai districts to the East, State of Karnataka to the west, State of Andhra Pradesh to the North and Dharmapuri District to the south. This district is elevated from 300m to 1400m above the mean sea level. It is located between 11º 12'N to 12º 49'N Latitude, 77º 27'E to 78º 38'E Longitude. It basically has a mountainous terrain. The flatlands are irrigated by the South Pennar River. , Vellore   (Tamil: வேலூர்), is a town and a municipality in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Thiruvannamalai is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Andhra redirects here. ... Dharmapuri district is an administrative region in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ...

The eastern part of the district experiences hot climate and the western part contrastingly has a pleasant climate. The average rainfall is 830 mm per annum. March - June is the summer season. July - November is the Rainy Season and during December - February winter prevails.

Divisions

Krishnagiri district comprises five taluks.

• Krishnagiri
• Hosur
• Pochampalli
• Uthangarai
• Denganikotta

Demographics

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The district has a population of 15,46,700. It has a literacy of 58.11%, one of the lowest in the state. It is only 16.42% urbanised as per Census 2001, while Tamil Nadu state is the most urbanized state in India.

Demographic of Krishnagiri district - Census 2001^[5]

The district exhibits the confluence of different languages and religions. Three languages namely Tamil, Telugu and Kannada are predominantly spoken in this district. Major religions are Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... Telugu may refer to: Telugu language Telugu literature Telugu people Telugu script Telugu films Look up Telugu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 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. ... Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is...

Economy

• Krishnagiri district is famous for Mangoes. Krishangiri district is also famous for the Granite Industry with quarries and processing units spread around the district. Hosur, one of the most industrialized places in the state is located in this district.

• Krishnagiri is considered a backward district in the state wherein the whole revenue is generated from Hosur situated in krishnagiri district.

• With 40% share, the district is the top producer of Ragi in Tamil Nadu.[6]

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... For other uses, see granite (disambiguation). ... , Hosur (Tamil: ஓசூர்) is a Town and a municipality in Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... , Hosur (Tamil: ஓசூர்) is a Town and a municipality in Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Binomial name Eleusine coracana L. Finger millet, also known as African millet or ragi, is an annual plant widely grown as a cereal in the arid areas of Africa and Asia. ...

References

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External links

• Krishnagiri District Map
• Government's Krishnagiri District website
• Government's Krishnagiri District (another)website
• Krishnagiri Industries' Association
• Hosur City website
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