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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Dharapuram (DPM)
| other_name = Rajarajapuram
, Vanjipuri , Viradapuram (other Names)

| nickname = Agricultural Town , Tea Town , DPM, Windmill Down
| settlement_type = Historical Town
| image_skyline = Amaravathi statue, Dharapuram.jpg
| image_alt = Amaravathi statue
| image_caption = Statue of Amaravathy, Dharapuram
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| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
| coordinates = {{coord|10.73|N|77.52|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Region]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kongu Nadu]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tiruppur district|Tiruppur]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Metropolitan area|Metropolitan]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Coimbatore]]
| subdivision_type5= [[Taluk]]
| subdivision_name5= [[Dharapuram taluk|Dharapuram]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for = Oldest Town (also தேநீர் நகரம்)
| government_type = [[municipality]]
| governing_body = First Grade Municipality
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 245
| population_total = 67007
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym = Dharapuramian
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[English language|English]](state govt.)
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 638656, 638657
| area_code_type = [[STD Code]]
| area_code = 04258
| registration_plate = TN 78
| website = {{URL|municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/}} {{URL|http://123.63.242.116/dharapuram/}}
| footnotes =
| official_name = Dharapuram
}}

[[File:Amaravathi Rivers.jpg|thumb|Amaravathi]]

'''Dharapuram''' ({{IPA-ta|taːɾaːbɯɾam|lang}}; officially Tharaapuram<ref>{{Cite web|last=manimalar|date=2020-06-11|title=TN Government Renamed English Names for Various Cities|url=https://hindi.examsdaily.in/tn-government-renamed-english-names-various-cities-changed-tamil-nadu-places/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Hindi Examsdaily|language=en-US}}</ref>) is a town in [[Tirupur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in Tamil Nadu<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/HistoryOfTipuSultanByMohibbulHasan#page/n47/mode/2up/search/%22occupied+dharapuram%22 |title=History Of Tipu Sultan By Mohibbul Hasan |access-date=2013-08-15}}</ref> and was the capital of [[Kongu Nadu]] under the [[Cheras]], [[Western Ganga Dynasty]] and later Kongu Cholas, at which time it was known as Vanchipuri.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=22004 |title=Tiruppur which helped grow Tamil|publisher=Dinamalar|date=2010-06-18 |access-date=2013-08-15}}</ref> [[Amaravathi River]] flows through the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tiruppur.nic.in/rivers.html |title=Tiruppur District - Rivers |publisher=Tiruppur.nic.in|access-date=2013-08-15}}</ref> As of 2011, the town had a population of 67,007. Dharapuram Municipality is promoted 1st grade municipality on 6 May 1983 Dharapuram was Part of [[Coimbatore district]] in the beginning and later it moves to [[Erode district]] up to 2009. Dharapuram Town is situated along the banks of River Amaravathi, located in between 10 degree 45 minutes northern latitude and 77 degree 31 minutes eastern latitude with an extent of 7.02 km<sup>2</sup>. It is a small agricultural marketing centre for a large rural hinterland in the Tirupur District. The town is 50 km towards of the District Headquarters Tirupur, 75 km towards the Erode and 72 km towards the industrial town [[Coimbatore]]. The nearest airport is [[Coimbatore International Airport]] located 70 km from Dharapuram. Dharapuram was the capital of Noyyal South District before the formation of [[Coimbatore District]].

Dharapuram and [[Coimbatore]] Municipalities were established on the same day.

Dharapuram Town is 55 km towards the Pollachi, 32 km Towards Palani, 105 km towards Palakad (Kerala), 120 km towards Madhurai, 70 km towards Dindugal, 155 km towards Ooty, 100 km Towards Kodaikanal, 156 km towards Trichy, 35 km towards Udumelpet, 120 km towards Munnar (Kerala)

Dharapuram Assembly Constituency came under [[Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency)]] until 2009. Now it's part of [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)]] .

The town has attained the status of a Municipality in the year 1866 and functioning as the First Grade Municipality from 09.05.1983. The town developments completely depend on the agricultural activities and Commerce and Trades.

==History==
Dharapuram was part of the [[Chera Dynasty|Chera]] kingdom until 850 A.D. From 1000 A.D. to 1275 A.D., the area was ruled by the Kongu [[Cholas]] under the name Vanchipuri. The [[Chola]]n capital was under attack by a hitherto unknown group in [[South India]], called Kalabhars. As a result, the Kongu Cholas made Dharapuram their military and political headquarters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.erode.org.in/maps-tahsils-and-villages/dharapuram |title=Villages in Dharapuram Tehsil in Erode |publisher=Erode.org.in |access-date=2013-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102194249/http://www.erode.org.in/maps-tahsils-and-villages/dharapuram |archive-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> The [[Later Cholas]] named the city as Rajarajapuram.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://ta.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D:%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A9%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D_%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B1%E0%AF%81.pdf/217 |script-title=ta:சேரமன்னர் வரலாறு |language=ta | publisher=வள்ளுவர் பண்ணை | author=ஔவை. சு. துரைசாமிப் பிள்ளை | year=2002 | location=சென்னை | page=215 |via=Wikisource}}</ref> After 1276 A.D. the [[Pandyas]] took control of the region. The Sultanate, Nayaks of Madurai and [[Vijayanagara empire]] rules followed by Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan. In 1799, when Tippu fell to the British, the East Indian Company took over administration of this region. It was also known as Virata nagaram during the time of pancha pandavas when they were in the forest incognito. The city is said to be one of the ruled areas of [[Pandava|Panja Pandavas]].{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

Dharapuram attained the status of a Municipality in the year 1866<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/abc_municipality.htm |title=Welcome to Dharapuram Municipality Home Page |publisher=Municipality.tn.gov.in |date=1983-05-06 |access-date=2013-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924161310/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/abc_municipality.htm |archive-date=2012-09-24}}</ref> and it was promoted to first grade municipality on 9 May 1983.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>

==Demographics==
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According to [[2011 census of India|2017 census]], Dharapuram had a population of 1,65,007 with a sex-ratio of 1,045 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 5,048 were under the age of six, constituting 2,566 males and 2,482 females. [] The average literacy of the town was 80.4%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 15842 households. This area is dominated by kongu vellalar gounders, There were a total of 23,722 workers, comprising 506 cultivators, 1,227 main agricultural laborers, 652 in house hold industries, 17,553 other workers, 3,784 marginal workers, 51 marginal cultivators, 697 marginal agricultural laborers, 204 marginal workers in household industries and 2,832 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Dharapuram|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=707212|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Dharapuram (M) had 77.12% [[Hindus]], 16.76% [[Muslims]], 5.74% [[Christians]], and 0.37% following other religions.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

==Geography and climate==
Dharapuram is located at {{Coord|10.73|N|77.52|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Dharapuram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharapuram]</ref> Dharapuram town is situated along of the bank of [[Amaravathi River]] which flows from the south to north. Uppar River and dam, Nallathankal River and dam, Palar join the river Amaravathi. It has an average elevation of {{convert|245|m|feet|-1|disp=or}}. It is strategically located in the line of Palakkad pass which provides the wind that activates the town's numerous windmills. The area has a significant water shortage. The town has a [[semi-arid climate#Hot semi-arid climates|hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh'').

{{Weather box
|location = Dharapuram
|width = auto
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|temperature colour = pastel
|Jan high C = 29.4
|Feb high C = 32.9
|Mar high C = 33.6
|Apr high C = 35.2
|May high C = 36.3
|Jun high C = 35.1
|Jul high C = 32.8
|Aug high C = 32.7
|Sep high C = 32.5
|Oct high C = 31.1
|Nov high C = 30.5
|Dec high C = 29.0
|Jan low C = 19.6
|Feb low C = 21.2
|Mar low C = 22.9
|Apr low C = 23.3
|May low C = 24.7
|Jun low C = 25.4
|Jul low C = 24.8
|Aug low C = 23.6
|Sep low C = 23.5
|Oct low C = 22.0
|Nov low C = 21.0
|Dec low C = 20.1
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 14
|Feb rain mm = 11
|Mar rain mm = 22
|Apr rain mm = 43
|May rain mm = 65
|Jun rain mm = 34
|Jul rain mm = 21
|Aug rain mm = 31
|Sep rain mm = 50
|Oct rain mm = 134
|Nov rain mm = 138
|Dec rain mm = 44
|source = Dharapuram Municipality
|date = June 2012
}}

==Economy==

The economy of Dharapuram is mainly based on agriculture.

The predominant occupation of the town is trade and commerce. Dharapuram acts as the commercial hub for surrounding villages. Many commercial establishments and banks are located in the town. As Dharapuram is the Taluk headquarters many government offices are located in this town.

Agriculture is the major industry in Dharapuram and it's the main source of employment for people around Dharapuram. Main crops cultivated in this area are Coconut, Vegetables, Maize, Millet, Paddy and Sugarcane. Most of the farmers also indulge in Dairy farming. Sizeable number of farmers also engage in Poultry farming.

After agriculture textile industry also provides employment to sizeable number of people. Due to the town's proximity with the textile city of Tiruppur there are some textile industries located in and around Dharapuram.

The surrounding areas has seen a surge in windmill installations because of the location of the town across the Palghat Gap.

In recent years due to lack of employment opportunities, a sizeable number of population have started migrating to nearby industrial cities like Tiruppur and Coimbatore.

==Administration and politics==
[[Dharapuram (state assembly constituency)|Dharapuram]] has been reserved constituency from 1967 to still day. The assembly constituency (SC) is part of [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies |access-date=2008-10-11 |work=Tamil Nadu |publisher=Election Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206012938/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |archive-date=2009-02-06 }}</ref> [[N. Kayalvizhi]] is the present member of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Dharapuram (State Assembly Constituency)|Dharapuram constituency]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Election commission of India |url=https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS22101.htm?ac=101 |publisher= Electro Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320103427/http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/member_list.pdf |archive-date=2012-03-20 }}</ref> [[Dharapuram division|Dharapuram Revenue]] division consists of [[Dharapuram taluk]] and [[Kangeyam taluk]]. [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK]], [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]], [[Tamil Nadu Kongu Ilaingar Peravai]] and other Kongu parties are the major political parties in this area.
Dharapuram Block comes under [[Dharapuram (state assembly constituency)]] and [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)]].
Dharapuram Block Political Map. The municipality commissioner Thiru.R.Lakshmnan B.E. Dharapuram was a part of Coimbatore district and later Erode district

==Transport==
The following are the major highways connecting Dharapuram:
*[[State Highway 21 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-21]] : [[Pollachi]] - Dharapuram - [[karur]]
*[[State Highway 37 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-37]] : [[Oddanchatram]] - Dharapuram - [[Tiruppur]]
*[[State Highway 81 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-81]] : [[Gobichettipalayam]] - [[Uthukuli]] - [[Kangeyam]]-Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 83 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83]] : [[Palani]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83A]] : [[Erode]] - [[Kangeyam]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 84A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-84A]] : [[Erode]] - [[vellakovil]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 97 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-97]] : [[Udumalpet]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 153 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-153]] : Dharapuram - [[Palani]]
*[[State Highway 174A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-174A]] : [[Coimbatore]] - [[Palladam]] - Dharapuram

Every 5 minutes once buses available for [[Tiruppur]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Erode]], [[Oddanchatram]], [[Palani]] and [[Madurai]] , midnight time every 15 minutes once buses available.
Every 20 minutes buses Available for [[Karur]], [[Pollachi]] (5am to 10 pm).
There Are Some Main Area Buses Available for [[velankanni]], [[Nagercoil]], [[Tirunelveli]], [[Rameswaram]], [[Mysore]] , [[Hosur]], [[Sivakasi]], [[Thoothukudi]], [[Tiruchendur]], [[Ooty]], [[Chennai]] , [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Bengaluru]] At Particular Period of time at Dharapuram Bus stand.

Dharapuram is connected by moffusil bus services to major towns in Tamil Nadu operated by [[TNSTC]]

The nearest railway station is Palani & Oddanchatram (35 km) and the nearest airport is [[Coimbatore International Airport]] (70 km).
Dharapuram town is well connected with other cities & towns like Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Oddanchatram, Palani, Udumalpet and Pollachi with road transport facilities. Dharapuram town is not provided with railway facilities. The nearest railway station is at palani and udumalpet located at a distance of 34 km and 35 km respectively.
There are two State Highways roads one is Erode - Oddanchatram road and other one is Pollachi - Dharapuram - Karur road. Apart from these there are five Major District Roads and two other District Roads are passes through this town.
Dharapuram town is well connected with the District Headquarters Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode, Karur, Dindigul and other urban centres like, Palani, Oddanchatram, Udumalpet, and Pollachi with road transport facilities. The total length of roads within the corporate limit is 57.85 km which consists of 17.37 km length of cement road 38.557 km length of B.T. roads, 0.356 km length of W.B.M. road and 1.567 km length of earthen roads. The major District Road, Coimbatore Alangiyam Road and Pollachi - Dindigul - Karur road connects the Dharapuram town with the important urban centres. The street pattern in the core area of the town and the traffic is heavy due to location of educational institutions and public offices. There are too many convergencies on the main road to Coimbatore and Pollachi and consequently is the most congested of the roads. Other than Municipal roads of length 57.85 km there are six State Highways road of 9.69 km length and 7.8 km length of Major District Road and Other District Road.

The main mode of mass transportation in and out of the town is the buses operated by a number of private companies and the State Transport Corporation. There are at present 11 bus routes operator from Dharapuram Busstand. On these bus routes about 360 buses and 12 mini – buses operate making about 2187 single trips catering to 38,000 passengers per day. The trips includes to long distance towards like Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichi, Erode, etc. All parts and surrounding villages located at a distance of 30 km of the town are well connected by town buses.

Dharapuram town is not provided with railway facilities. The nearest Railway station is at Palani located at a distance of 34 km. Also Udumalaipet and Oddanchatram railway stations which are at a 35 km and 40 km distance respectively. Major Junction is at Erode 80 km and Coimbatore at 80 km

The nearest Airport is located in Coimbatore which is 70 km distance from the town.

==Places of interest==
[[File:Bhagavan temple Inside.jpg|thumb|Inside of Bhagavan Kovil]]
Agastheeswarar temple, Bhagavan Koil, Angalamman temple, Kottai Mariamman temple, Rathinamoorthy temple, Thean Easwaran temple, Periya Nachiamman temple, Konguvadukanatha Swami temple, Thillapuriamman Temple, Chakrathalvar temple, Mamangam temple, Kadu Hanumantharaya Swami temple and Angitholuvu Kaliamman temple are the major places of worship.

Apart from temples, Dharapuram was the source of the tastiest hotel - Devi Vilas. Though this hotel ceases to exist now, it was one of the most popular hotels in the 70s. It is told that the famous actor, Shri Nagesh used to work here. Also, everytime former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran came for shooting in the neighborhood, he would eat only from Devi Vilas.

== Education ==

Dharapuram houses many schools and colleges. Both CBSE-based and state-board schools are available. Recently, coaching institutes offering JEE and NEET courses are mushrooming up in the town often integrated with higher secondary of CBSE schools.

List of Tamil Nadu state-board based higher secondary schools are:

*Government Higher Secondary School, Dharapuram (Boys), started in 1857
*St. Aloysius Hr. Sec. School for Girls Dharapuram
*N.C.P Municipal Higher Secondary School for Boys Dharapuram
*[[Veveaham School|Veveaham Higher Secondary boys School Dharapuram]]
*[[Veveaham School|Veveaham Higher Secondary girls School Dharapuram]]
*Centwin Matriculation Higher secondary school Dharapuram
*CSI Boys Higher Secondary School Dharapuram
*CSI Girls Higher Secondary School Dharapuram
*Govt. High School for Girls Dharapuram
*Thenmalar Higher Secondary School Dharapuram
*[http://www.sindhuschool.org/ Sindhu matric Higher Secondary & sainik school] Dharapuram
*Vishnu Lakshmi Matric Higher Secondary School Dharapuram
*Ponnu Matriculation Higher Secondary School Dharapuram
*V.M.C.D.V Higher Secondary School, (Thayampalayam) Dharapuram
*Govt. Higher Secondary School, (Kundadam) Dharapuram
*Govt. Higher Secondary School, Kolathuppalayam Dharapuram
*Manikaswamy Naidu Higher Secondary School Gvp, Dpm
*Govt. High School (Elugamvalasu) and Govt. High School (Kuppichipalayam) Dharapuram.
*Dr. Nallini High School, Dharapuram

CBSE SCHOOL

*Agaram Public School (CBSE), Karur Main Road, Dharapuram
*Greenfield International School, Coimbatore road, Varapalayam, Dharapuram
*Aurobindu Vidhyalaya, Dharapuram

SAINIK SCHOOL

*Sindhu matric Higher Secondary School & sainik school Dharapuram

Colleges

*Govt ITI DPM and two more private ITIs
*Bishop Thorp College Dharapuram
*Bishop Nursing College Dharapuram
*Sara Nursing College Dharapuram
*TRN Polytechnic College Dharapuram
*Maharani Arts and Science College for Women Dharapuram
*Maharani college of education Dharapuram
*Maharani teacher training institute Dharapuram
*Maharani Polytechnic College Dharapuram
*Dr. Nallini Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dharapuram
*Dr. Nallini College of Education, Dharapuram
*Dr. Nallini Institute of Teacher Training Dharapuram
*Vishnu Lakshmi B.Ed college Dharapuram

== Notable people ==
* [[Nagesh]], Evergreen film actor
* [[A. Senapathi Gounder]], politician
* [[S. K. Kharventhan]], politician
* [[K. V. Ramalingam]], politician
* [[S. Theodore Baskaran|Theodore Baskaran, film historian]]
* [[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R.Sundararajan (movie director)]]
* [[Halitha shameem]], Movie Director
* [[U. Thaniyarasu]], politician

== Business ==

Agriculture is the primary industry in Dharapuram. There are Textile (Spinning or Cotton) Mills, Rice Mills, Oil Processing Plants, Bricks, Big Lorry Market, Famous vegetables Market, Automobiles and Finance.There are spinning mills, ginning factory, rice mills, seed manufacturing companies in Dharapuram

* Dharapuram is also famous for Bakeries . There may be nearly 500 bakeries within the radius of 5km which serves highway commutators.
* Like Ooty homamade chocolates, Dharapuram is known for its Homemade snacks like muruku,Adhirasam,Laddu..etc.

== Banks and ATM ==
* State Bank of India with ATM
* Canara Bank with ATM
* ICICI Bank with ATM
* Indian Overseas Bank with ATM
* Indian Bank with ATM
* Lakshmi Vilas Bank with ATM
* Axis Bank with ATM
* Karur Vysya Bank with ATM
* HDFC Bank with ATM.
* Central Bank Of India
* Punjab National Bank with ATM
* Andhra Bank with ATM
* City Union Bank with CDM and ATM
* Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
* Corporation Bank
* Dharapuram Co Op Urban Bank
* Bank of Baroda with ATM

== Nearest places to vist==
* Coimbatore is just 78 km from Dharapuram
* Dindigul is just 69 km from Dharapuram
* Erode is just 79 km from Dharapuram
* Pollachi is just 55 km from Dharapuram
* Palani is just 35 km from Dharapuram
*Ottanchithiram is just 44 km from Dharapuram
* Palladam is just 40 km from Dharapuram
* Mulanur is just 20 km from Dharapuram
* Madurai is just 130 km from Dharapuram
* Kangeyam is just 30 km Dharapuram
* Karur is just 75 km from Dharapuram
* Tiruppur is just 48 km fromDharapuram
* Udumelpet is just 40 km from Dharapuram
* Kundadam is just 16 km from Dharapuram
* Uthiyur is just 16 Km from Dharapuram

==See also==
*[[Peramiyam]]
*[[Nallathangal Dam]]
*[[Bhagavankovil]]
*[[Kolathupalayam]]

== References ==
{{Commons category|Dharapuram}}
{{reflist}}

{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}}
{{Tirupur district}}

[[Category:Taluks of Tiruppur district]]

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