51-455: Mekedatu is a location along Kaveri in the border of Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara Districts. From this point, about 3.5 kilometers downstream, the river Kaveri flows through a deep and narrow gorge . Mekedatu means 'goat's leap' in Kannada . The name comes from an event which is believed to have been witnessed by herdsmen in that area a long time ago. It is said that a goat being chased by
102-410: A sex ratio of 989 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 61.43%. 17.14% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 25.42% and 11.78% of the population respectively. The district has a high percentage of Scheduled Castes, with a population of 259,000, making up a quarter of the district's population. Having a large percentage of forest cover
153-541: A canal system provide irrigation and drainage for the district. The other major tributaries of the Kaveri including the Noyyal and Amaravati , emerge from the mountains in the west. The region has a tropical climate and the climate is characterized by dry weather throughout the year, except during the monsoons . The region depends on monsoons for rainfall. In March, the temperature begins to rise, which persists until
204-479: A tiger made a desperate attempt to save its life by leaping from one side of the gorge and managed to cross over the raging river below, whereas the tiger did not attempt to replicate this feat, and abandoned the chase. The point where the goat leapt has widened since then from erosion caused by the river Cauvery. It is about 110 km from Bengaluru via Kanakapura . There is also some mythological significance to this place (both Sangama and Mekedatu). In one version,
255-582: Is Kongu Tamil , a dialect of Tamil . Hinduism is the major religion with nearly 94% adherents. Archeological evidence from Kodumanal indicate that the region was ruled by the Cheras during the Sangam period (2nd century BCE to third century CE) and it formed part of a ancient Roman trade route. The region was ruled by the Pandyas before the medieval Cholas conquered it in the tenth century. The region
306-455: Is landlocked and lies towards the mid of the Indian peninsula and is bordered by the state of Karnataka to the north. Western Ghats pass through the region and is watered by Kaveri River which meets its major tributary Bhavani in the district. It covers an area of 6,036 km (2,331 sq mi), and had a population of 2,251,744 as per the 2011 census . The major spoken language
357-967: Is a Buddhist monastery at Dhondeling. Another road connects Kollegala to Anthiyur via Hanur , Ramapura, Burgur and Moongilpalya. The road from Kollegala to Mettur goes through Hanur Kowdalli( Cowdalli), Male Mahadeshwara Betta (MM Hills), Palar, Govindapadi, Kaveripuram and Kolathur. The above-mentioned three roads pass through forest teeming with wild animals, including elephants, Indian Bison, leopards and tigers. These roads are isolated and narrow at many stretches without any human habitation or cellular phone signals. National Highway 181 connects Gundlupete town of Chamarajanagara district with Ooty via Bandipura and Gudalur. National Highway 766 connects Gundlupete with Kalpetta via Mulehole and Sulthan Bathery . The national highways 181 and 766 are closed for private vehicles at night in stretch between Gundlupete and neighbouring states.. Only state government buses are allowed at night in these section of highway. According to
408-462: Is also a leading producer of milk and other dairy products . The transportation system in the district is well-developed with the district well-connected by a wide road network and a limited rail network. The district has one major railway station, Erode Junction . It is one of the major stations in the state and handles nearly 165 trains. It has a diesel locomotive shed and an electric loco shed attached to it. The Highways Department of
459-470: Is further subdivided into 10 taluks for administrative purposes. The district has one municipal corporation ( Erode ), one selection grade municipality ( Gobichettipalayam ), one first grade municipality ( Sathyamangalam ) and two second grade municipalities ( Bhavani and Punjai Puliampatti ). There are 42 town panchayats in the district. The Tamil Nadu Police , operates under the Home ministry of
510-548: Is known for handloom and ready-made textile products. Erode Turmeric and Bhavani Jamakkalam are recognized Geographical Indications . Archaeological excavations from Kodumanal on the banks of the Noyyal River show traces of civilization from 4th century BCE. Kodumanal is mentioned in Patiṟṟuppattu literature from the first century CE as a thriving industrial and commercial center. The evidence indicates that
561-468: Is more than 150 meters wide at the confluence (at Sangama) flows through the hardly 10-meter-wide gorge at Mekedatu. It is said that a goat could leap over it, giving the falls the name Goat's Leap. Upstream on the Kaveri is the well known Shivanasamudra Falls with its hydro-electric power station, which was set up in 1902. The water flows very fast through the gorge, gouging pits in the rocky riverbed. The rocks are slippery making it difficult to climb down
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#1732775691622612-458: Is not that powerful when compared to the actual place, thus making it much safer. Chunchi Falls which is on Arkavati river is another nearby attraction in Kanakapura. Chamarajanagar district Chamarajanagar or Chamarajanagara is the southernmost district in the state of Karnataka , India . It was carved out of the original larger Mysore District in 1998. Chamarajanagar town
663-410: Is one of the 38 districts in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It was the largest district by area in the state before the formation of Tirupur district in 2009 and is the third largest by area, as of 2024. The headquarters of the district is Erode . The district is divided into two revenue divisions, Erode and Gobichettipalayam , and is further subdivided into 10 taluks . The district
714-457: Is one of the leading producers of silk cocoon in the country, with one of the country's first automated silk reeling units located here. Other major horticultural crops include fruits, vegetables, tapioca and yam , spices, betel vine and cocoa and flowers like rose , jasmine and marigold . The district is one of the most industrialized districts in the state with more than 23,000 small scale industries and 1,200 factories. Textiles
765-577: Is one of the oldest medical colleges in the state. Institute of Road and Transport Technology is a automobile research institute established by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation in 1984. Apart from this, there are many arts and science, engineering and management colleges in the district oldest of which include Chikkaiah Naicker College (1954) and Gobi Arts and Science College (1968). Erode has many places of interest, attracting tourists from all over
816-519: Is the headquarters of this district. It is the third least populous district in Karnataka (out of 30 ), after Kodagu and Bangalore Rural . Chamarajanagar was earlier known as Sri Arikottara. Chamaraja Wodeyar , the Wodeyar of Mysuru was born here and hence this place was renamed after him. The Vijaya Parsvanath Basadi, a holy Jain shrine was constructed by Punisadandanayaka, the commander of
867-698: Is the other major industry in the district. The district is known for its handloom textile products and ready-made garments. In 2005, Bhavani Jamakkalam was registered as a Geographical Indication. There are nearly 49,000 handloom and 39,000 powerlooms operating in the district with the sector employing more than 45,000 people. There are about 13 co-operative societies involved in the production and marketing of textiles. Other major industries include oil mills , rice mills , food processing , leather products , paper products , vehicle parts , electrical equipment and metallic products. There are more than 450 oil mills involved in edible oil production. The district
918-501: The 2011 census Chamarajanagar district has a population of 1,020,791, roughly equal to the nation of Cyprus or the US state of Montana . This gives it a ranking of 441st in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 200 inhabitants per square kilometre (520/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 5.75%. Chamarajanagar has
969-830: The Anglo-Mysore Wars , the British East India Company annexed the region to the Madras Presidency in 1799. The region played a prominent role in the Second Polygar War (1801) when it was the area of operations of Dheeran Chinnamalai . Later, the British Empire took control of the region from the British East India Company in 1857. After Indian Independence in 1947, the region was part of
1020-559: The Government of Tamil Nadu and is responsible for maintaining law and order in the district. It is headed by Superintendent of Police and operates 37 police stations spread across five geographical sub-divisions: Erode Town, Erode Rural, Bhavani, Gobichettipalayam and Sathyamangalam. The judicial system with Madras High Court as the appellate authority, operates a district magistrate court at Erode with jurisdictional magistrate courts at Erode, Gobichettipalayam and Bhavani. Parts of
1071-732: The Kongu Nadu in the 10th century CE. While the region was directly under the control of the Imperial Cholas till 1064 CE, the Kongu Cholas who were probably vassals or viceroys of the Cholas, ruled the region autonomously later starting. These rulers bore the title Konattar and adopted Chola titles and surnames. In the 13th century CE, after the death of Vikrama Chola II, the Pandyas under Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan I annexed
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#17327756916221122-536: The Madras State , which later became Tamil Nadu. The district was part of the erstwhile Coimbatore district and came into existence on 17 September 1979. The district is landlocked , and is situated roughly at the center of the Indian Peninsula between latitude 10 36" and 11 58" north and between longitude 76 49" and 77 58" east. It is bordered by Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka State in
1173-448: The 2011 census, 81.76% of the population spoke Tamil , 10.32% Telugu , 5.40% Kannada and 1.14% Urdu as their first language. Kongu Tamil (also called Kangee or Kongalam ), a dialect, is predominantly spoken in the district. As per the census, Hinduism was the predominant religion with nearly 94% adherents. The district is headquartered at Erode and is divided into two revenue divisions, Erode and Gobichettipalayam . It
1224-702: The Badanaguppe-Kellamballi KIADB industrial estate. Notable ones are the KCM Appliances , Aditya Birla-Grasim Paint Plant , Kaynes Technology , Colortone Textiles among others. Three national highways of India pass through Chamarajanagara district namely NH-766, NH-181, and NH-948. Some state highways of Karnataka pass through this district. National Highway 948 ( previously NH 209), which starts from Bengaluru in Karnataka state and ends at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, passes through
1275-523: The Hoysala king Gangaraja in the year 1117 AD. Being the southernmost district of Karnataka , Chamarajanagar district borders the state of Tamil Nadu and Kerala . Specifically, it borders Mysore district of Karnataka to the west and north, Mandya and Ramanagara districts of Karnataka to the north-east, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts of Tamil Nadu to the east, Salem to south-east, Erode districts and Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu to
1326-641: The Mughals and established sway over the region. After the Vijayanagara empire fell in 1646, the region was ruled by various Nayak governors of the erstwhile Vijayanagara empire who declared independence. They introduced the Palayakkarar system under which the region was divided into 24 Palayams (towns). In the later part of the 18th century, the region came under the Kingdom of Mysore and after
1377-514: The district also has a high population of tribals, mostly the Nayakas but also forest tribes like the Soligas , Yeravas , Jenu Kurubas and Betta Kurubas . These tribals have their own languages and their total population is around 120,000, and make up 12% of the district population. Other communities include Lingayats, Muslims and Vokkaligas. Languages of Chamarajanagar district (2011) At
1428-561: The district fall under three Parliamentary Constituencies : Erode , Nilgiris and Tiruppur . The district consists of eight assembly constituencies of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly : Anthiyur , Bhavani , Bhavani Sagar , Erode East , Erode West , Gobichettipalayam , Modakurichi and Perundurai . Agriculture is the major contributor to the economy of the district. Paddy , plantain , silk , cotton , turmeric , coconut and sugarcane are
1479-533: The district incorporating parts of Sathyamangalam and Gobichettipalayam taluks form the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve , part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is the largest protected area in Tamil Nadu. The region has one of the largest Indian Elephant and Bengal Tiger populations in the country. According to the 2011 census , Erode District had a population of 2,251,744 with a sex-ratio of 993 females for every 1,000 males, above
1530-447: The district with major hospitals located at Erode , Perundurai and Gobichettipalayam, apart from other private hospitals. Erode district has several facilities for higher education. The district is divided into two educational districts, Gobichettipalayam and Erode . There are 1731 schools in the district including 113 nursery schools, 125 government aided schools and 216 self-financing schools. Erode Medical College at Perundurai
1581-507: The district. The district is divided into two postal divisions, namely Erode and Gobichettipalayam with three head post offices at Erode, Bhavani and Gobichettipalayam. The district is serviced by almost all leading mobile phone operators including Bharti Airtel , BSNL , Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio offering 4G and 5G mobile services. Wireline and broadband services are offered by major operators and other smaller local operators. There are about 1354 beds in government hospitals across
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1632-478: The end of May, with the highest temperatures recorded during the period. The average maximum temperature is 39 °C (102 °F) and the average minimum temperature is 21 °C (70 °F). The south-west monsoon winds passing through the Palghat gap loses most of its moisture when reaching the district and the region receives about 238 mm (9.4 in) of rainfall in the months from June to August from
1683-435: The following places namely Kanakapura , Malavalli , Kollegal , Chamarajanagar , Punajanur and enters Tamil Nadu. It further goes to Hasanur, Dhimbam ghat, Thalamalai, Bannari , Satyamangalam , Puliampatti, Annur ends at Coimbatore. Few KSRTC buses run on NH 948. There are many roads from Chamarajanagara district to neighbouring Tamil Nnadu state. One road connects Kollegal to Hasanur via Dhondenling and Germalam. There
1734-418: The goat (meke) that is believed to have leapt across the Kaveri was Shiva in disguise. On both rocky precipices of the gorge, one can find strange holes, whose shapes resemble goats' hooves, though several times larger. It is believed that only divine goats could have marked their 'footprints' in such hard rocks. At Mekedaatu, the Kaveri runs through a deep, narrow ravine of hard granite rock. The river, which
1785-419: The gorge. It is dangerous to swim in the river due to the hard and slippery rocks. Despite warning signs indicating that it is dangerous to swim in the gorge many people attempt it. There have been numerous incidents of people drowning at this place. From Bangalore there are many tour operators who provide transport to Sangama. From Kanakapura it is exactly 26 km. The drive to mekedatu takes one through
1836-443: The major agricultural crops. The district is the top turmeric producer in Tamil Nadu, making up 43% of statewide production. Erode is an important market centre for turmeric, being known as "Turmeric City" and Erode Turmeric is a recognized Geographical Indication . The district is also the leading producer of plantain, coconuts and white silk in Tamil Nadu. Gobichettipalayam is a major center for copra and plantain trading and
1887-692: The national average of 929. A total of 195,213 were under the age of six, constituting 99,943 males and 95,270 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 16.41% and 0.97% of the population, respectively. The literacy rate of the district was 66.29%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 658,071 households. There were 1,195,773 workers: 173,376 cultivators, 331,414 main agricultural labourers, 48,960 in household industries, 557,301 other workers, 84,722 marginal workers, 38,798 marginal agricultural labourers, 5,362 marginal workers in household industries, 4,794 marginal cultivators and 35,768 other marginal workers. As per
1938-504: The nearby Coimbatore district, which has regular flights from/to major domestic destinations and international destinations like Sharjah , Colombo and Singapore . Fire services are handled by the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services which operates 11 operating fire stations. The district is served by extensive postal and telephone networks. Postal service is handled by India Post , which operates more than 320 post offices in
1989-546: The north sloping gently towards a long undulating plain in the south. Bhavani River cuts the district roughly in the middle, flowing from west to east. It enters the district at Sathyamangalam , crossing Gobichettipalayam taluk before joining the Kaveri River flowing from the north, near the eastern edge at Bhavani . The river feeds the Bhavanisagar reservoir and Kodiveri Dam are major dams, which along with
2040-405: The north. To the east, across the Kaveri River , lies Salem and Namakkal districts . It is bordered by Karur district in the southeast, Tirupur district in the south with Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts in to the west. Western Ghats runs through the district and it is straddled by Eastern Ghats which is separated by Moyar River . The region comprises the high altitude regions of
2091-408: The region was ruled by the Cheras during the Sangam period (2nd century BCE to 3rd century CE) and it formed part of a ancient Roman trade route. The region came under the influence of the Pandyas during the reign of Arikesari Maravarman in the seventh century CE. Later, the region was ruled by various dynasties such as Rashtrakutas and Western Gangas . The medieval Cholas conquered
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2142-540: The region. The rule of the Pandyas came to an end with the death of Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I in 1318 CE. The Hoysalas ruled the region for sometime later with Vira Someshwara having a matrimonial alliance with both Pandyas and Cholas. After the defeat of Veera Ballala III of the Hoysalas, the region came under the control of the Delhi Sultanate . In the 15th century, Vijayanagara empire defeated
2193-500: The rustic interior villages of Karnataka making the drive a memorable one. On the way there are boards showing directions to Mekedaatu and Sangama. One will have to first drive to Sangama and then proceed to Mekedatu from there. On the way to Mekedaatu there is fishing camp called Galibore Fishing Camp. This place is en route to Mekedatu. Only a few people visit this place as most of them go by bus. In case people go on foot from Sangama, this place wouldn't be that hard to spot. Here water
2244-618: The south, and to the extreme south-west, there is a very small border with Wayanad district of Kerala. Most of the district lies in the leeward region of the Nilgiris and consists of mainly semi-arid rain-dependent flatlands along with forested hills. The Karnataka state government has started a Rs.400 crore project on 1`,595 acres of land called Badanaguppe-Kellamballi Industrial Estate which will include sectors like automobile, food processing, textiles, leather, granite and agriculture related industries. Many industries have set up base in
2295-429: The south-west monsoon. After a warm and foggy September, the north-east monsoon starts from October, lasting until early November. The district gets most of its rainfall from the north-east monsoon, averaging about 287 mm (11.3 in) annually. The district gets a total average annual rainfall of 652 mm (25.7 in). The major soil types found here are loamy soil and clay soil . The northern part of
2346-743: The specially formed Special Task Force (STF) on 18 October 2004, in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. He had been on the run for over two decades. The presence of illegal quarrying for black stone imposes a great threat to the forests in the region. The main tourist attractions are Sri Chamarajeshwara temple in Chamarajanagar , Biligiriranga Hills , K Gudi, Male Mahadeshwara Hills , Gundal dam, Suvarnavati Dam , Hogenakal Falls , Shivasamudram , Bandipur National Park , and Gopalaswamy Hills in Gundlupet. Erode district Erode District
2397-490: The state and neighbouring states. Erode Central Bus Terminus , which serves as a major hub, is one of the largest in the state. Due to its proximity to the states of Karnataka and Kerala , Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses also operate in the district. The nearest major airport is the Coimbatore International Airport located in
2448-979: The state was established in April 1946 and is responsible for construction and maintenance of national highways , state highways, major district roads and other roads in the state. It operates through two divisions at Erode and Gobichettipalayam. The major arterial roads include NH-544 , NH-948 , NH-544H and NH 381A . State Highways include SH-15 , SH-15A, SH-81 , SH-79, SH-82, SH-84 and SH-96. The district has four Regional Transport Office sub-divisions, namely Erode East (TN 33), Gobichettipalayam (TN 36), Perundurai (TN 56) and Erode West (TN 86). Gobichettipalayam RTO has two sub-offices, namely Bhavani (TN 36W) and Sathyamangalam (TN 36Z). The Coimbatore division of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) operates inter and intra-city routes. The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) operates express bus services from Erode and Gobichettipalayam to major cities across
2499-407: The time of the 2011 census, 86.10% of the population spoke Kannada , 4.58% Tamil , 4.42% Urdu and 3.29% Telugu as their first language. Since much of the southern area of the district is dense forest, it provided good refuge to the notorious bandit Veerappan , responsible for the death of over a hundred policemen in both states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. He was shot dead in an encounter with
2550-470: Was ruled by Vijayanagara Empire in the fifteenth century followed by the Nayaks who introduced the Palayakkarar system. In the later part of the eighteenth century, the region came under the Kingdom of Mysore and after the Anglo-Mysore Wars , the British East India Company annexed the region to the Madras Presidency in 1799. The region played a prominent role in the Second Polygar War (1801) when it
2601-428: Was the area of operations of Dheeran Chinnamalai . The district was part of the erstwhile Coimbatore district and came into existence on 17 September 1979. The economy of the district is based predominantly on agriculture and textiles . The district is the top turmeric producer in Tamil Nadu, making up 43% of statewide production and is also a major producer of plantain , coconuts and white silk . The district
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