24-517: Nilakkottai (also spelled as Nilakottai ) is a town in the Dindigul district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . The town was established in 1958, as 1st Grade Town Panchayat. In 1970, it was changed to Selection Grade. The Town Panchayat has been under the municipal act since 1996. In 2004, it was called Special Village Panchayat, and in 2006, Selection Grade Town Panchayat. Nilakottai palayam
48-546: A leading vegetables processing company focussed on 100% exports, is located in Musavanuthu village, Nilakottai https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/uploads/2018/05/2018052936.pdf Nilakottai assembly constituency (Reserved) is part of Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency) . Dindigul district Dindigul District is one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu in India . Dindigul District
72-403: A population of 2,159,775 with a sex-ratio of 998 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. 37.41% of the population lived in urban areas. A total of 216,576 were under the age of six, constituting 111,955 males and 104,621 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 20.95% and 0.37% of the population, respectively. The average literacy of the district
96-404: A population of 2,722,290 with a sex-ratio of 1,013 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. 49.15% of the population lives in urban areas. A total of 272,456 were under the age of six, constituting 139,946 males and 132,510 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 17.14% and 0.67% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the district
120-763: Is 76%, and female literacy is 66%. In Nilakkottai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Nilakottai is famous for its flower markets, which export to all parts of India and overseas. Madurai region's jasmine is famous because of Nilakottai. Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined the Dindugal district. Nilakottai is also famous for its brass vessels and goldsmiths. There is an industrial estate established by SIPCOT, which features manufacturing and assembling units such as Fenner (India) limited, Dharani Rubber private limited, Amway, and TAFE Tractor Company. International Agricultural Processing Private Limited (IAP),
144-399: Is diverse in landscape, mixture of Fertile, Delta, Valleys, Hilly areas, Semi Arid Zones. Central part of the district is fertile due to river Kaveri flowing through this district, by splitting the district into North and South. North Central and South Central part of the district is Semi arid and drought prone area, receives less rainfall. Evergreen Pachaimalai Hills and Kolli Hills form
168-405: Is located at 10°10′N 77°51′E / 10.17°N 77.85°E / 10.17; 77.85 . It has an average elevation of 320 metres (1049 feet). As of 2001 India census , Nilakkottai had a population of 19,630. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nilakkottai has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy
192-476: Is struck between the north south chaos as it lies in the center of Tamil Nadu. Its relative closeness to the cities of Trichy , Tiruppur , Karur, coimbatore , Madurai makes this district as a Transport nexus of this region. The western part of the district which includes constituencies Palani and Oddanchatram lies in the Coimbatore plateau which is made up of Red soil(except in some places) While
216-536: Is the largest district in Tamil Nadu by area. The district was carved out of Madurai District in 1985. It has an area of 6266.64 km and comprises 3 revenue divisions, 10 taluks, and 14 panchayat unions. The district is located in Southwest of Tamil Nadu. The district is bound by Madurai district in the south, Tiruppur district in the northwest, Karur district in the north, Tiruchirappalli district in
240-467: The Northeast by Perambalur District , East by Ariyalur district and Thanjavur District , in the southeast by Pudukkottai district and Sivagangai district , in the south by Madurai district , in the southwest by Dindigul district and, in the west by Karur district . The district shares its borders with 10 other districts, the highest for any district in the state. The Kaveri river flows through
264-538: The Pandya king, usurping the throne. The Vijaya Nagar emperor demanded reprisal. Nayakkar's son, Vishwanaha, volunteered. He overthrew his father and handed him over to the emperor. As a reward for his loyalty, the emperor appointed Viswanha as the governor of Madurai. During Vishwanatha Nayakkar's rule, Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar aided him in numerous conflicts. When Pandiya assaulted Madurai country, Kulappa Nayakkar ended their revolt. After Vishwanatha Nayakkar, Madurai
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#1732780342837288-495: The Stunning and Enchanting Valley in between these two hills. Falls and Streams from these two hills fills up the lakes in valley areas and makes the land irrigated and Fertile. Pachaimalai Hills receives high rain fall than average during both Northeast Monsoon as well as Southwest Monsoon , which makes these hills Greener throughout the year and gives a cool climate. According to 2011 census , Tiruchirappalli district had
312-542: The length of the district and is the principal source of irrigation and drinking water. Kolli Hills form the boundary of Tiruchirapalli and Namakkal districts and Pachaimalai Hills form the Boundary of Salem and Perambalur district with Tiruchirapalli district in the North and North East. The North most and South most parts of the district are hilly, central part of the district is Kaveri plains. Trichy district
336-536: The northeast, Theni district in the Southwest and Idukki district of Kerala to the west. As of 2011, the district had a population of 2,159,775 with a sex-ratio of 998 females for every 1,000 males. In 2006, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Dindigul one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the six districts in Tamil Nadu currently receiving funds from Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The district
360-461: The rest of the district is relatively plain and has black and loamy soil. And the regions of Oddanchatram , Vedasandhur are semi arid, due to the rain shadow effect of Western Ghats, Sirumalai and Karandhamalai. This Geographical contrast attributed to the different food, culture and Settlement. Oddanchatram and Palani are open to the Coimbatore plateau which contributes to their kongu population. According to 2011 census , Dindigul district had
384-490: The smaller villages like Kalpalayathanpatti . The rivers Kaveri and Kollidam start branching out to form the Kaveri delta irrigating vast tracts of land in the district. The major crops are rice (vast tracts); sugarcane (vast tracts); banana/plantain; coconut ; cotton (small tracts); betel ; maize ; and groundnut . Trichirapalli district is well known for all varieties of Banana Cultivation. Banana research centre
408-604: The time of the 2011 census, 91.52% of the population spoke Tamil , 5.45% Telugu and 1.69% Kannada as their first language. Tiruchirappalli district Tiruchirappalli District is one of the 38 districts , located along the Kaveri River , in Tamil Nadu , India. The headquarters of the district is the city of Tiruchirappalli . During the British Raj , the district was referred to as Trichinopoly , and
432-587: The time of the 2011 census, 95.67% of the population spoke Tamil , 2.08% Telugu . In 2013, Tiruchirappalli district went from nine taluks to eleven taluks. Tiruchirappalli District consists of the following urban centres: The major rivers are the River Kaveri and the River Kollidam. The important rivers across city is Koraiyar, Uyyakondan and Kudamuruti rivers. The district has a large cattle and poultry population with agriculture workers in
456-494: Was 68.61%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 560,773 households. There were a total of 1,105,155 workers, comprising 155,332 cultivators, 388,725 main agricultural labourers, 25,253 in house hold industries, 393,707 other workers, 142,138 marginal workers, 10,073 marginal cultivators, 79,234 marginal agricultural labourers, 5,576 marginal workers in household industries and 47,255 other marginal workers. Languages of Dindigul district (2011) At
480-499: Was 74.9%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The district had a total of 698,404 households. There were a total of 1,213,979 workers, comprising 161,657 cultivators, 319,720 main agricultural labourers, 25,174 in house hold industries, 575,778 other workers, 131,650 marginal workers, 9,012 marginal cultivators, 59,062 marginal agricultural labourers, 5,212 marginal workers in household industries and 58,364 other marginal workers. Languages of Tiruchirappalli district (2011) At
504-516: Was a district of the Madras Presidency ; it was renamed upon India's declaration of independence in 1947. The district is spread over an area of 4,404 square kilometres (1,700 sq mi) and had a population of 2,722,290 in 2011. Tiruchirappalli district lies almost at the exact centre of Tamil Nadu. The district has an area of 4,404 square kilometres. It is bounded in the north by Salem district , Northwest by Namakkal district , in
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#1732780342837528-615: Was one of 26 palayams in Dindigul province. Its founder, Kulappa Nayajar, came from Vijayanagaram in 1366 A.D. before the period of Vishwanatha Nayak. Nilakottai consists mainly of arable lands. As a reward for helping repel an invasion, Makkala Nayaka of the Kambala caste was rewarded by the emperor of Vijayanagar with the land west of Madura. In these lands, he built a mud fort Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D with permission from lord vishnu Devaraya Raya. Makkala ruled this fort for 12 years until he
552-642: Was ruled by Krishappa Nayakkar (1554–1572). Droughts prevented agricultural success in Nilakotttai, so Kulappa Nayakar was unable to pay his tribute to the British government. The conflict came to a head in 1797 when, after sending his family to Dobinayanakanur, the Polegar gathered forces in Kallarnadu, joined the revolt, and tried unsuccessfully to expel the British garrison from his fort. . Nilakkottai
576-459: Was succeeded by his son, Kulappa Nayaka. Both Kulappa Nayaka and Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura were deposed by a Chola Prince named Veera Sekara Chozha. Both defeated rulers appealed to Krishna Deva Raya for help and The Krishna Deva Raya sent Kotikam Nagama Nayakar to aid them. Nagama Nayakkar defeated the Chola ruler and took Madurai, but suddenly withdrew his allegiance and declined to help
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