Dharmapuri, is a town in the western part of Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located at 50 km from Krishnagiri, 69 km from Salem, 126 km from Bangalore, 200 km from Coimbatore, and 300 km from the state capital Chennai. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. It is one of top leading mango cultivator and producer of state.
History
Dharmapuri was called Thagadoor when King Adhiyaman ruled. Adhiyaman Kottai is situated close to Salem highway. Many temples were built during Adhiyaman’s rule. There is a tunnel from Adhiyaman kottai temple to Dharmapuri Kottai temple.
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.
It 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 city displays some of these significant sculptures.
Geography
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Dharmapuri is situated in the northwestern corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Eastern Ghats on the east, Nallampalli taluk on the South, Palacode taluk on the north and the Pennagaram taluk on the west. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. It is 300 km from Chennai city and 130 km from Bangalore. All the corporations in Tamil Nadu except Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli lies within 300 km from Dharmapuri. Neighboring states cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Tumkur, Chittoor, Tirupathi, Thrissur, Palakkad, Salem, Puducherry also lie within a 300 km radius. Dharmapuri is located on one of the geographically important areas in south India.
Climate
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Dharmapuri has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen Aw). The summer period of March, April, May and June is sweltering and dry, reaching a maximum temperature of up to 38 °C or 100.4 °F. The temperatures drop in December and the low temperatures continue up to February, touching a minimum of 14 °C or 57.2 °F in January. The district has an average annual rainfall of 910 millimetres or 35.83 inches. The tropical forests here generally have short shrubs and thorned-plants.
Contents
- 1History
- 2Geography
- 3Climate
- 4Demographics
- 5Politics
- 6Transport
- 6.1Roadways
- 6.2Railways
- 6.3Airways
- 7References
- 8See also
HistoryDharmapuri was called Thagadoor when King Adhiyaman ruled. Adhiyaman Kottai is situated close to Salem highway. Many temples were built during Adhiyaman’s rule. There is a tunnel from Adhiyaman kottai temple to Dharmapuri Kottai temple.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.It 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 city displays some of these significant sculptures.GeographyDharmapuri is situated in the northwestern corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Eastern Ghats on the east, Nallampalli taluk on the South, Palacode taluk on the north and the Pennagaram taluk on the west. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. It is 300 km from Chennai city and 130 km from Bangalore. All the corporations in Tamil Nadu except Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli lies within 300 km from Dharmapuri. Neighboring states cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Tumkur, Chittoor, Tirupathi, Thrissur, Palakkad, Salem, Puducherry also lie within a 300 km radius. Dharmapuri is located on one of the geographically important areas in south India.ClimateDharmapuri has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen Aw). The summer period of March, April, May and June is sweltering and dry, reaching a maximum temperature of up to 38 °C or 100.4 °F. The temperatures drop in December and the low temperatures continue up to February, touching a minimum of 14 °C or 57.2 °F in January. The district has an average annual rainfall of 910 millimetres or 35.83 inches. The tropical forests here generally have short shrubs and thorned-plants.
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JulDharmapuri, is a town in the western part of Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located at 50 km from Krishnagiri, 69 km from Salem, 126 km from Bangalore, 200 km from Coimbatore, and 300 km from the state capital Chennai. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. It is one of top leading mango cultivator and producer of state. HistoryDharmapuri was called Thagadoor when King Adhiyaman ruled. Adhiyaman Kottai is situated close to Salem highway. Many temples were built during Adhiyaman’s rule. There is a tunnel from Adhiyaman kottai temple to Dharmapuri Kottai temple. 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. It 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 city displays some of these significant sculptures. Geography
Dharmapuri is situated in the northwestern corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Eastern Ghats on the east, Nallampalli taluk on the South, Palacode taluk on the north and the Pennagaram taluk on the west. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. It is 300 km from Chennai city and 130 km from Bangalore. All the corporations in Tamil Nadu except Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli lies within 300 km from Dharmapuri. Neighboring states cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Tumkur, Chittoor, Tirupathi, Thrissur, Palakkad, Salem, Puducherry also lie within a 300 km radius. Dharmapuri is located on one of the geographically important areas in south India. Climate
Dharmapuri has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen Aw). The summer period of March, April, May and June is sweltering and dry, reaching a maximum temperature of up to 38 °C or 100.4 °F. The temperatures drop in December and the low temperatures continue up to February, touching a minimum of 14 °C or 57.2 °F in January. The district has an average annual rainfall of 910 millimetres or 35.83 inches. The tropical forests here generally have short shrubs and thorned-plants.
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