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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Dharapuram | | name = Dharapuram | ||
| other_name = | | other_name = Viradapuram (historical) | ||
| nickname = | |||
| settlement_type = Historical town | |||
| nickname = | |||
| settlement_type = Historical | |||
| image_skyline = Amaravathi statue, Dharapuram.jpg | | image_skyline = Amaravathi statue, Dharapuram.jpg | ||
| image_alt = Amaravathi statue | | image_alt = Amaravathi statue | ||
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| pushpin_map_alt = | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|10 | | coordinates = {{coord|10|43|53|N|77|31|08|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[Region]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[South India|Region]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kongu Nadu]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Kongu Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tiruppur district|Tiruppur]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Tiruppur district|Tiruppur]] | ||
| subdivision_type4 = [[ | | subdivision_type4 = [[Taluk]] | ||
| subdivision_name4 | | subdivision_name4 = [[Dharapuram taluk|Dharapuram]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = [[ | | government_type = [[Municipality]] | ||
| governing_body = First Grade Municipality | | governing_body = First Grade Municipality | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = | | area_footnotes = 10°44'07.7"N 77°31'02.7"E | ||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = 2 | ||
| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = | | elevation_m = 45 | ||
| population_total = 67007 | | population_total = 67007 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank = | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[English | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Indian English|English]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code = 638656 | | postal_code = 638656 | ||
| area_code_type = [[STD Code]] | | area_code_type = [[STD Code]] | ||
| area_code = 04258 | | area_code = 04258 | ||
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| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
| official_name = Dharapuram | | official_name = Dharapuram | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:Amaravathi Rivers.jpg|thumb|Amaravathi]] | [[File:Amaravathi Rivers.jpg|thumb|Amaravathi]] | ||
'''Dharapuram''' ({{IPA-ta|taːɾaːbɯɾam|lang}} | '''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 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 | Dharapuram Town is 55 km towards the Pollachi, 32 km Towards Palani, 105 km towards Palakad (Kerala), 120 km towards Madurai, 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)]] . | Dharapuram Assembly Constituency came under [[Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency)]] until 2009. Now it's part of [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)]] . | ||
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==History== | ==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 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}} | ||
It's historical name is Viradapuram and it founds it's mention in [[Mahabharata]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Tiruppur/District Court in India {{!}} Official Website of District Court of India |url=https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/tn/tiruppur |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=districts.ecourts.gov.in}}</ref> | |||
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"/> | 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== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{bar box|title=Religious census|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange| | {{bar box|title=Religious census|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|82.12}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|11.76}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|5.74}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.37}}}} | ||
According to [[2011 census of India| | According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Dharapuram had a population of 67,007 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|Kongu Vellalar Gounder]] community, 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== | ==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| | 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|45|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 | {{Weather box | ||
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|Nov high C = 30.5 | |Nov high C = 30.5 | ||
|Dec high C = 29.0 | |Dec high C = 29.0 | ||
|Jan low C = | |Jan low C = 20.6 | ||
|Feb low C = 21.2 | |Feb low C = 21.2 | ||
|Mar low C = 22.9 | |Mar low C = 22.9 | ||
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|Dec rain mm = 44 | |Dec rain mm = 44 | ||
|source = Dharapuram Municipality | |source = Dharapuram Municipality | ||
|date = June | |date = June | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
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The economy of Dharapuram is mainly based on [[Agriculture]] as it is blessed with Water resources from [[Amaravati River]]. | |||
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. Dharapuram being headquarters of [[Dharapuram taluk]] and [[Dharapuram division|Dharapuram Revenue division]] houses many government offices. | |||
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. | |||
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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | The city also houses Seed manufacturing plants, Textile Spinning and Cotton Mills, Rice Mills, ginning factory Oil Processing Plants, Bricks, Big Lorry Market, Famous vegetables Market, Automobiles and Finance. The city also houses 500 bakeries within the radius of {{Convert|5|km|abbr=on}} serving highway commutators. | ||
In recent years due to lack of employment opportunities, a sizeable number of population have been migrating to nearby industrial cities like [[Tiruppur]] and [[Coimbatore]]. | |||
==Administration and politics== | ==Administration and politics== | ||
[[Dharapuram (state assembly constituency)|Dharapuram]] has been reserved constituency | Dharapuram was a part of Coimbatore district and later Erode district and now [[Tiruppur district]]. [[Dharapuram (state assembly constituency)|Dharapuram State Assembly Constituency]] has been reserved constituency since 1967. Dharapuram is part of [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)|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]] are the major political parties in this area. | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
The following are the major highways connecting Dharapuram: | The following are the major highways connecting Dharapuram: | ||
*[[State Highway 21 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-21]] : [[Pollachi]] - Dharapuram - [[ | *[[State Highway 21 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-21]] : [[Pollachi]] - Dharapuram - [[Karur]] | ||
*[[State Highway 37 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-37]] : [[Oddanchatram]] - Dharapuram - [[Tiruppur]] | *[[State Highway 37 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-37]] : [[Oddanchatram]] - Dharapuram - [[Tiruppur]] | ||
*[[State Highway 83 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83]] : [[Palani]] - Dharapuram | *[[State Highway 83 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83]] : [[Palani]] - Dharapuram | ||
*[[State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83A]] : [[Erode]] - [[Kangeyam]] - Dharapuram | *[[State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83A]] : [[Erode]] - [[Kangeyam]] - Dharapuram | ||
*[[State Highway 84A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-84A]] : [[Erode]] - [[ | *[[State Highway 84A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-84A]] : [[Erode]] - [[Vellakovil]] - Dharapuram | ||
*[[State Highway 97 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-97]] : [[Udumalpet]] - Dharapuram | *[[State Highway 97 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-97]] : [[Udumalpet]] - Dharapuram | ||
*[[State Highway 153 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-153]] : Dharapuram - [[Palani]] | *[[State Highway 153 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-153]] : Dharapuram - [[Palani]] | ||
*[[State Highway 174A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-174A]] : [[Coimbatore]] - [[Palladam]] - Dharapuram | *[[State Highway 174A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-174A]] : [[Coimbatore]] - [[Palladam]] - Dharapuram | ||
Every 5 minutes once buses available for [[Tiruppur]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Erode]], [[Oddanchatram]], [[Palani]] and [[Madurai]] | Every 5 minutes once buses are available for [[Tiruppur]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Erode]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Oddanchatram]], [[Dindigul]], [[Theni]], [[Palani]] and [[Madurai]] at day time and every 15 minutes once in Night time. Every 15 minutes buses Available for [[Karur]], [[Pollachi]], [[Vellakoil]] and [[Udumalaipettai]]. There are also buses available for [[Velankanni]], [[Nagercoil]], [[Tirunelveli]], [[Rameswaram]], [[Mysore]], [[Hosur]], [[Sivakasi]], [[Thoothukudi]], [[Tiruchendur]], [[Ooty]], [[Chennai]], [[Bengaluru]] at Particular Period of time at Dharapuram Bus stand. | ||
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Dharapuram is connected by moffusil bus services to major towns in Tamil Nadu operated by [[TNSTC]] | Dharapuram is connected by moffusil bus services to major towns in Tamil Nadu operated by [[TNSTC]] | ||
The nearest railway | Dharapuram town is not provided with railway facilities. The nearest railway stations is [[Palani railway station]] and [[Oddanchatram]] at a distance of 34 km and 35 km respectively 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 well connected with other cities & towns like Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Oddanchatram, Palani, Udumalpet and Pollachi with road transport facilities | |||
==Places of interest== | ==Places of interest== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Peramiyam]] | *[[Peramiyam]] | ||
*[[Uthiyur]] | |||
*[[Nallathangal Dam]] | *[[Nallathangal Dam]] | ||
*[[Bhagavankovil]] | *[[Bhagavankovil]] | ||
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{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} | {{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} | ||
{{Tirupur district}} | {{Tirupur district}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Tiruppur district]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Tiruppur district]] | ||
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Dharapuram
Viradapuram (historical) | |
|---|---|
Historical town | |
| Dharapuram | |
 Statue of Amaravathy, Dharapuram | |
  Dharapuram Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°43′53″N 77°31′08″E / 10.73139°N 77.51889°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Tiruppur |
| Taluk | Dharapuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | First Grade Municipality |
| • Rank | 2 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 67,007 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 638656 |
| STD Code | 04258 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 78 |
| Website | municipality |
Dharapuram (Tamil: [taːɾaːbɯɾam]) officially Tharaapuram[1] is a town in Tirupur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in Tamil Nadu[2] 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.[3] Amaravathi River flows through the town.[4] 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 km2. 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 Madurai, 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[edit | edit source]
Dharapuram was part of the 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 Cholan 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.[5] The Later Cholas named the city as Rajarajapuram.[6] 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 Panja Pandavas.[citation needed]
It's historical name is Viradapuram and it founds it's mention in Mahabharata.[7]
Dharapuram attained the status of a Municipality in the year 1866[8] and it was promoted to first grade municipality on 9 May 1983.[8]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to 2011 census, Dharapuram had a population of 67,007 with a sex-ratio of 1,045 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[9] 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%.[9] The town had a total of 15842 households. This area is dominated by Kongu Vellalar Gounder community, 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.[10] 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.[11]
Geography and climate[edit | edit source]
Dharapuram is located at 10°44′N 77°31′E / 10.73°N 77.52°E.[12] 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 45 metres or 150 feet. 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 hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh).
| Climate data for Dharapuram | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29.4 (84.9) |
32.9 (91.2) |
33.6 (92.5) |
35.2 (95.4) |
36.3 (97.3) |
35.1 (95.2) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.5 (86.9) |
29.0 (84.2) |
32.6 (90.7) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 20.6 (69.1) |
21.2 (70.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.3 (73.9) |
24.7 (76.5) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.8 (76.6) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.1 (68.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 14 (0.6) |
11 (0.4) |
22 (0.9) |
43 (1.7) |
65 (2.6) |
34 (1.3) |
21 (0.8) |
31 (1.2) |
50 (2.0) |
134 (5.3) |
138 (5.4) |
44 (1.7) |
607 (23.9) |
| Source: Dharapuram Municipality | |||||||||||||
Economy[edit | edit source]
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The economy of Dharapuram is mainly based on Agriculture as it is blessed with Water resources from Amaravati River.
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. Dharapuram being headquarters of Dharapuram taluk and Dharapuram Revenue division houses many government offices.
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.
The city also houses Seed manufacturing plants, Textile Spinning and Cotton Mills, Rice Mills, ginning factory Oil Processing Plants, Bricks, Big Lorry Market, Famous vegetables Market, Automobiles and Finance. The city also houses 500 bakeries within the radius of 5 km (3.1 mi) serving highway commutators.
In recent years due to lack of employment opportunities, a sizeable number of population have been migrating to nearby industrial cities like Tiruppur and Coimbatore.
Administration and politics[edit | edit source]
Dharapuram was a part of Coimbatore district and later Erode district and now Tiruppur district. Dharapuram State Assembly Constituency has been reserved constituency since 1967. Dharapuram is part of Erode Lok Sabha constituency.[13] N. Kayalvizhi is the present member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Dharapuram constituency.[14] Dharapuram Revenue division consists of Dharapuram taluk and Kangeyam taluk.
AIADMK, DMK, BJP, Tamil Nadu Kongu Ilaingar Peravai are the major political parties in this area.
Transport[edit | edit source]
The following are the major highways connecting Dharapuram:
- SH-21 : Pollachi - Dharapuram - Karur
- SH-37 : Oddanchatram - Dharapuram - Tiruppur
- SH-83 : Palani - Dharapuram
- SH-83A : Erode - Kangeyam - Dharapuram
- SH-84A : Erode - Vellakovil - Dharapuram
- SH-97 : Udumalpet - Dharapuram
- SH-153 : Dharapuram - Palani
- SH-174A : Coimbatore - Palladam - Dharapuram
Every 5 minutes once buses are available for Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Oddanchatram, Dindigul, Theni, Palani and Madurai at day time and every 15 minutes once in Night time. Every 15 minutes buses Available for Karur, Pollachi, Vellakoil and Udumalaipettai. There are also buses available for Velankanni, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Rameswaram, Mysore, Hosur, Sivakasi, Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Ooty, Chennai, 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
Dharapuram town is not provided with railway facilities. The nearest railway stations is Palani railway station and Oddanchatram at a distance of 34 km and 35 km respectively 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.
Places of interest[edit | edit source]
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.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ manimalar (11 June 2020). "TN Government Renamed English Names for Various Cities". Hindi Examsdaily. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ↑ "History Of Tipu Sultan By Mohibbul Hasan". Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ↑ "Tiruppur which helped grow Tamil". Dinamalar. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ↑ "Tiruppur District - Rivers". Tiruppur.nic.in. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ↑ "Villages in Dharapuram Tehsil in Erode". Erode.org.in. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ↑ ஔவை. சு. துரைசாமிப் பிள்ளை (2002). சேரமன்னர் வரலாறு (in தமிழ்). சென்னை: வள்ளுவர் பண்ணை. p. 215 – via Wikisource.
- ↑ "History of Tiruppur/District Court in India | Official Website of District Court of India". districts.ecourts.gov.in. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Welcome to Dharapuram Municipality Home Page". Municipality.tn.gov.in. 6 May 1983. Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Dharapuram". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharapuram
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 February 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
- ↑ "Election commission of India" (PDF). Electro Commission of India. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012.