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Dharapuram
தாராபுரம்
Rajarajapuram, viradapuram
—  Town  —
Nickname(s): Dharai
Dharapuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Dharapuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°44′N 77°31′E / 10.73°N 77.52°E / 10.73; 77.52Coordinates: 10°44′N 77°31′E / 10.73°N 77.52°E / 10.73; 77.52
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Tirupur
Elevation 245 m (804 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 78,137
Languages
 • Official தமிழ் (Tamil)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 638 656
STD Code +91 4258
Vehicle registration TN 78
Website municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/

Dharapuram (also known as Rajarajapuram by the Tanjore Cholas[citation needed]), is a town in Dharapuram taluk of the Tirupur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in Tiruppur District[citation needed]. Dharapuram was the capital of Kongu Nadu under Kongu Cholas, at which time it was known as Vanchipuri[citation needed]. The Amaravathi River flows through the town[citation needed].

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Early history [edit]

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 who renamed Dharapuram Vanchipuri (also Viradapuram). The Cholan capital was under attack by a hitherto unknown group in South India, called Kalabhars, during Tamilakam. As a result, the Kongu Cholas made this their military and political headquarters.[1] The Tanjore Cholas named the city Rajarajapuram. After 1276 A.D. the Pandyan empire took control of the region. The Pandyan ruler Veerapandian made Kongu chieftain Kalingarayar (which translates to "slayer of Kalinga King's head in battlefield"), the Prime minister of the Pandyan empire. During this period, this visionary dug the famous Kalingarayan Channel, which continues to irrigate the region.

The Viradapuram Raja built a fort in the heart of Vanchipuri. The Muslims (Modern Sulthans) ruled next, after which the Nayaks of Madurai ruled. They were 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. The British stationed their military camp in Therupatti on the Palani road, regularly practicing rifle firing in the Kannimar Hills. The ancient foundry of the Chera, Kongu Nadu (Kollan Pattari), is also found in the same village.

Dharapuram and Coimbatore gained the status of Municipality on the same day. The town has attained the status of a Municipality in the year 1916[2] and it was promoted to first grade municipality on May 9, 1983.[3] Dharapuram Town is situated along 9.62 km2 of the bank of River Amaravathi. Under British control, Dharapuram was the capital of South Noyyal District, and Bhavani was the capital of North Noyyal District. Now Tiruppur district has taken the leadership role.

Demographics [edit]

As of 2001, Dharapuram had a population of 82,713. Males constituted 49.6 percent of the population and females 50.4 percent.[4]

Dharapuram is one of the largest Taluks in Tirupur. One side of the town is bordered by the Kodaikkanal mountain range. Dharapuram stands on the banks of the holy Amaravathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri River. Dharapuram is also known as viratapuram because of the king virataraja.His court is situated on the bank of amaravathi,in front of "Thillapuriamman temple".It is a holy place where panjapandavas(Dharma,Beema,Arjunan,nakulan and sahadevan) lived.

Geography and climate [edit]

Dharapuram
Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D
 
 
6
 
31
20
 
 
11
 
33
21
 
 
23
 
35
22
 
 
44
 
36
24
 
 
65
 
35
25
 
 
38
 
33
24
 
 
27
 
32
23
 
 
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32
23
 
 
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32
23
 
 
164
 
31
22
 
 
138
 
30
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43
 
29
20
Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: Dharapuram Municipality

Dharapuram is located at 10°44′N 77°31′E / 10.73°N 77.52°E / 10.73; 77.52.[5] It has an average elevation of 245 metres (803 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.

Climate data for Dharapuram
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31
(88)		 33
(91)		 35
(95)		 36
(97)		 35
(95)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 32.4
(90.4)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 21
(70)		 20
(68)		 22.3
(72.2)
Precipitation mm (inches) 6
(0.24)		 11
(0.43)		 23
(0.91)		 44
(1.73)		 65
(2.56)		 38
(1.5)		 27
(1.06)		 31
(1.22)		 50
(1.97)		 164
(6.46)		 138
(5.43)		 43
(1.69)		 640
(25.2)
Source: Dharapuram Municipality

Direction compass [edit]

 Coimbatore,Mysore, Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam, Bannari, Bhavanisagar, Mangalore Tirupur, Erode, Mettur, Hosur, Bangalore Karur,Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Puducherry, Chennai
Pollachi, Palakkad, Thrissur Trichy, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Karaikal, Velankanni
  Dharapuram  
, Udumalpet, Munnar, Kochi, Alappuzha Palani, Kodaikanal, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin , Dindigul, Madurai, Sivaganga, Rameshwaram

Temples [edit]

There are many temples in the region. A Siva temple known as Eswaran Malai sits on a small hill very close to Nallathangal Dam at Ponnivadi village. Others include Lord Shiva Temple, Thillapuraiamman Temple, Mariamman Temple and Neelambur Kaaliamman Temple, and the Kadu Hanumantharaya Swami Temple.hanumatharaya temple is very famous for its divine. its chiththirai festival is famous therodam is wounderful. The river Amaravathi flows through the town before joining Cauvery.

Education [edit]

There are a number of government sponsored and private schools for boys and girls at the elementary and secondary levels, in addition to colleges and technical institutions. These include St.Aloysius Higher Secondary School,Viveham Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Centwin Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sindhu Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Thenmalar Matriculation Higher Secondary School,Ponnu Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vishnu Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Colleges such as Maharani institutions, Bishop thorp college, Nallini institutions, Ramakrishna nallamai institutions, Government ITI college.

Business [edit]

Agriculture is the primary industry in Dharapuram. There are textile mills and rice or oil processing plants, and repair shops for lorries and automobiles.

Administration and Politics [edit]

Dharapuram has been reserved constituency from 1967 to still day its assembly constituency (SC) is part of Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)[6].

K. Ponnusamy is a present member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Dharapuram constituency[7]. He represents the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party.

Notable Personalities [edit]

  • Nagesh, Legendary film comedian
  • S Theodore Baskaran, Writer, actor, Tamil film historian and wild life conservationist

References [edit]

  1. ^ http://www.erode.org.in/maps-tahsils-and-villages/dharapuram
  2. ^ http://municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/abc_municipality.htm
  3. ^ http://municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/abc_municipality.htm
  4. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
  5. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharapuram
  6. ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies". Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-11. 
  7. ^ "List of MLAs from Tamil Nadu 2011". Govt. of Tamil Nadu. 
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