Dharmapuri district
Dharmapuri is one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil-Nadu, India. It is the first district created in Tamil Nadu after the independence of India by splitting it from then-Salem district on 2 October 1965. Dharmapuri District is one of the major producers of mango in the state, fine quality granite is found in the district. It is also one of the main sericulture belts in the state. Around 30 percent of the district's area is under forest cover. Kaveri enters Tamil Nadu through this district. Dharmapuri district had the lowest literacy rate of 74.23% in Tamilnadu during the 2011 census.
Dharmapuri District | |
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Clockwise from top-left:Sri Kalyana Ramaswamy temple, Vathalmalai, Hogenakkal Waterfalls, St. Mary's Church in Kadagathur, Chenraya Perumal Temple, Vaiyar Dam near Pappireddipatti | |
Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates: 12°7′33.6″N 78°9′14.4″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Established | 2 October 1965 |
| Founded by | M. Bhakthavatsalam |
| Headquarters | Dharmapuri |
| Taluks | Dharmapuri, Nallampalli, Palakcode, Karimangalam, Pennagaram, Harur, Pappireddipatti, Eriyur |
| Government | |
| • District Collector | K. Santhi, IAS |
| • Superintendent of Police | C. Kalaichelvan, I.P.S |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,497.77 km2 (1,736.60 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 11 |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,506,843 |
| • Rank | 24 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 636(xxx) |
| Telephone code | 04342 |
| ISO 3166 code | ISO 3166-2:IN |
| Vehicle registration | TN-29 |
| Largest city | Dharmapuri |
| Largest metro | Dharmapuri |
| Central location: | 12°7′N 78°9′E |
| Website | dharmapuri |
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