| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu (MP Constituencies) | Dharmapuri |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu | Dharmapuri Harur Palacode Pappireddippatti Pennagaram |
District Profile :
Dharmapuri district, which came into existence from 02.10.1965 is situated in the North western Corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram Districts on the east, Salem District on the South, Krishnagiri District on the north and Kaveri river on the west. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. The total geographical area of Dharmapuri District is 4497.77 Sq Kms, i.e. 3.46% of Tamil Nadu
Administrative Divisions
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Revenue Divisions |
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| 1. Dharmapuri | 2. Harur |
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Revenue Taluks |
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| 1. Dharmapuri | 2. Palacode | 3. Pennagaram |
| 4. Harur | 5. Pappireddipatti | |
New Taluks Bifurcation Government Order Karimangalam Nallampalli  |
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Panchayat Unions |
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| 1. Dharmapuri | 2. Nallampalli | 3. Palacode |
| 4. Pennagaram | 5. Karimangalam | 6. Morappur |
| 7. Harur | 8. Pappireddipatti | |
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Town Panchayats |
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| 1. Marandahalli | 2. Palacode | 3. Papparapatti |
| 4. Pappireddipatti | 5. Pennagaram | 6. B.Mallapuram |
| 7. Kambainallur | 8. Harur | 9. Kadathur |
| 10. Karimangalam | ||
Climate and Rainfall
The climate of the Dharmapuri District is generally warm. The hottest period of the year is generally from the months of March to May , the highest temperature going up to 38 C in April. The Climate becomes cool in December and continuous so up to February, touching a minimum of 17 C in January. On an average the District receives an annual rainfall of 895.56 mm.
Soil
The Soil type ranges from black to mixed loam; Red sandy soils are seen in Harur Taluk. Black and loam soil are found in Dharmapuri Taluk. Generally the soil is low in Nitrogen and Phosphate content with no marked variation between Taluks.
Population [ census-2011 ]
| Male | Female | Total | Rural | Urban |
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7,72,490 |
7,30,410 | 15,02,900 | 12,42,519 | 2,60,381 |
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51.4 % |
48.6 % | 100 % | 82.7 % | 17.3 % |
Population density : 332 per Sq. Km
Sex Ratio : 946
Literacy Rate : 64.71 % [ Male : 69.16 Female : 60.03 ]
| Taluk Name | Geographical Area | |
| in Hect. | in % | |
| 1. Dharmapuri | 0,78,451 | 17% |
| 2. Pennagaram | 1,13,027 | 25% |
| 3. Palacode | 0,73,267 | 16% |
| 4. Harur | 1,10,354 | 25% |
| 5. Pappireddipatti | 0,74,678 | 17% |
Agriculture
The District economy is mainly agrarian in nature. Nearly 70% of the workforce is dependent on agriculture and allied activities. The district is one among most backward and drought prone area in the state.
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1. Area under Paddy (Hectare) |
in hect. | in % |
| Sornavari / Kuruvai / Kar |
2726 |
01.60% |
| Samba / Thallady / Pisanam |
5533 |
03.30% |
| Navarai / Kodai |
1206 |
00.70% |
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Total |
9,465 |
05.60% |
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2. Millets(Ragi) |
18,243 |
10.80% |
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3. Other Minor Millets |
69,162 |
40.90% |
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4. Pulses |
40,441 |
23.90% |
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5. Sugar Cane |
11,971 |
07.10% |
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6. Mango |
6,506 |
03.80% |
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7. Coconut |
7,037 |
04.20% |
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8. Tamarind |
1,197 |
00.70% |
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9. Other Crops |
5,067 |
03.00% |
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Total Cropped area (A+B) |
1,69,089 |
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A) Net Area Sown |
1,53,322 |
90.70% |
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B) Area sown more than once |
15,767 |
09.30% |
Horticulture
Dharmapuri district forms a major horticultural belt in the state. As the area is drought – prone it has become essential to switch over to cultivation of drought tolerant perennial fruit crops in this district. Mango is the main horticulture crop of this District. It has the highest area under the fruit crops . The district accounts for nearly one-third area under mango and nearly one-half of the mango yield in the state. Palacode is the main area where tomato is cultivated. Chilli is cultivated mainly at Pennagaram.
Fisheries
Dharmapuri being an inland district , fishing is restricted to inland only here. Main varieties of fish available are katla, rogu, mirgal, common and corp.
Mineral Resources
Dharmapuri district is endowed with sizeable reserves of granite. High quality black granite is available in Pennagaram, Harur and Palacode blocks. Quartz is available at Kendiganapalli Village of Pennagaram Taluk, A.Velampatti of Harur taluk and Pethathampatti of Pappireddipatti Taluk. Another High value mineral available here is Malibdinum, which is identified as a good conductor. It is available in Harur
Tourist Places :
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Hogenakal is situated at the borders of Karnataka at 46 kms from Dharmapuri. In Hogenakal the river Cauvery enters into Tamil Nadu as a big river with gushing water presentably as a natural falls. The name Hogenakal is derived from Kannada means ‘Smoky Rocks’. The river when falls on the rock below, the gushing force of water resembles like smoke emanating from the rocks. At Hogenakal the water spreads for miles around and on these waters cruising on country made dinghies (PARISAL) is possible. Parisal ride will give an enthralling experience. Surrounding by hills at various heights Hogenakal offers the visitors a different ambience and refreshing relaxations. One could also take bath in the falls. Oil massaging by local people is a different experience. As the river flows throughout the year Hogenakal can be visited all days through the year. There are enough transport facility available from Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri. |
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Theerthamalai is an important scacred place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple is located at the top of a hillock. Chola and Vijayanagara Kings donated liberally to this temple. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Mahashivarathiri. The Department of Tourism has a Guest Houses for the benefit of the devotees. Theerthamalai is declared as an important tourist spot in Dharmapuri District |
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