Dharapuram
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Dharapuram
தாராபுரம் Viradapuram (historical) | |
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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°ECoordinates: 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 |
| Area 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];Tamil: தாராபுரம், romanized: Thārāpuram) 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 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 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]
Dharapuram attained the status of a Municipality in the year 1866[7] and it was promoted to first grade municipality on 9 May 1983.[7]
Demographics[]
According to 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.[8] 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%.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]
Geography and climate[]
Dharapuram is located at 10°44′N 77°31′E / 10.73°N 77.52°E.[11] 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).
| hideClimate data for Dharapuram | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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[]
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 5km 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[]
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.[12] N. Kayalvizhi is the present member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Dharapuram constituency.[13] 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[]
The following are the major highways connecting Dharapuram:
- SH-21 : Pollachi - Dharapuram - Karur
- : Oddanchatram - Dharapuram - Tiruppur
- : Palani - Dharapuram
- SH-83A : Erode - Kangeyam - Dharapuram
- SH-84A : Erode - Vellakovil - Dharapuram
- : Udumalpet - Dharapuram
- : Dharapuram - Palani
- : 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[]
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 Higher Secondary boys School Dharapuram
- 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
- 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
- Theodore Baskaran, film historian
- R.Sundararajan (movie director)
- Halitha shameem, Movie Director
- U. Thaniyarasu, politician
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
See also[]
References[]
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