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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Dharapuram
| other_name = Viradapuram (historical)
| nickname =
| settlement_type = Historical town
| image_skyline = Amaravathi statue, Dharapuram.jpg
| image_alt = Amaravathi statue
| image_caption = Statue of Amaravathy, Dharapuram
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[South India|Region]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kongu Nadu]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tiruppur district|Tiruppur]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Taluk]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Dharapuram taluk|Dharapuram]]
| established_title = 
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| government_type = [[Municipality]]
| governing_body = First Grade Municipality
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes = 10°44'07.7"N 77°31'02.7"E
| area_rank = 2
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| elevation_m = 45
| population_total = 67007
| population_as_of = 2011
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 638656
| area_code_type = [[STD Code]]
| area_code = 04258
| registration_plate = TN 78
| website = {{URL|municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/}} {{URL|http://123.63.242.116/dharapuram/}}
| footnotes =
| official_name = Dharapuram

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[[File:Amaravathi Rivers.jpg|thumb|Amaravathi]]

'''Dharapuram''' ({{IPA-ta|taːɾaːbɯɾam|lang}}) officially Tharaapuram<ref>{{Cite web|last=manimalar|date=2020-06-11|title=TN Government Renamed English Names for Various Cities|url=https://hindi.examsdaily.in/tn-government-renamed-english-names-various-cities-changed-tamil-nadu-places/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Hindi Examsdaily|language=en-US}}</ref> is a town in [[Tirupur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in Tamil Nadu<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/HistoryOfTipuSultanByMohibbulHasan#page/n47/mode/2up/search/%22occupied+dharapuram%22 |title=History Of Tipu Sultan By Mohibbul Hasan |access-date=2013-08-15}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=22004 |title=Tiruppur which helped grow Tamil|publisher=Dinamalar|date=2010-06-18 |access-date=2013-08-15}}</ref> [[Amaravathi River]] flows through the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tiruppur.nic.in/rivers.html |title=Tiruppur District - Rivers |publisher=Tiruppur.nic.in|access-date=2013-08-15}}</ref> 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 km<sup>2</sup>. 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 Madurai, 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 Dynasty|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 [[Chola]]n 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.erode.org.in/maps-tahsils-and-villages/dharapuram |title=Villages in Dharapuram Tehsil in Erode |publisher=Erode.org.in |access-date=2013-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102194249/http://www.erode.org.in/maps-tahsils-and-villages/dharapuram |archive-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> The [[Later Cholas]] named the city as Rajarajapuram.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://ta.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D:%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A9%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D_%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B1%E0%AF%81.pdf/217 |script-title=ta:சேரமன்னர் வரலாறு |language=ta | publisher=வள்ளுவர் பண்ணை | author=ஔவை. சு. துரைசாமிப் பிள்ளை | year=2002 | location=சென்னை | page=215 |via=Wikisource}}</ref> 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 [[Pandava|Panja Pandavas]].{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

It's historical name is Viradapuram and it founds it's mention in [[Mahabharata]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Tiruppur/District Court in India {{!}} Official Website of District Court of India |url=https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/tn/tiruppur |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=districts.ecourts.gov.in}}</ref>

Dharapuram attained the status of a Municipality in the year 1866<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/abc_municipality.htm |title=Welcome to Dharapuram Municipality Home Page |publisher=Municipality.tn.gov.in |date=1983-05-06 |access-date=2013-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924161310/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/dharapuram/abc_municipality.htm |archive-date=2012-09-24}}</ref> and it was promoted to first grade municipality on 9 May 1983.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>

==Demographics==
{{bar box|title=Religious census|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|82.12}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|11.76}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|5.74}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.37}}}}

According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Dharapuram had a population of 67,007 with a sex-ratio of 1,045 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> 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%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 15842 households. This area is dominated by [[Kongu Vellalar|Kongu Vellalar Gounder]] community, 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.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Dharapuram|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=707212|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>

==Geography and climate==
Dharapuram is located at {{Coord|10.73|N|77.52|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Dharapuram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharapuram]</ref> 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 {{convert|45|m|feet|-1|disp=or}}. 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 [[semi-arid climate#Hot semi-arid climates|hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh'').

{{Weather box
|location = Dharapuram
|width = auto
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|temperature colour = pastel
|Jan high C = 29.4
|Feb high C = 32.9
|Mar high C = 33.6
|Apr high C = 35.2
|May high C = 36.3
|Jun high C = 35.1
|Jul high C = 32.8
|Aug high C = 32.7
|Sep high C = 32.5
|Oct high C = 31.1
|Nov high C = 30.5
|Dec high C = 29.0
|Jan low C = 20.6
|Feb low C = 21.2
|Mar low C = 22.9
|Apr low C = 23.3
|May low C = 24.7
|Jun low C = 25.4
|Jul low C = 24.8
|Aug low C = 23.6
|Sep low C = 23.5
|Oct low C = 22.0
|Nov low C = 21.0
|Dec low C = 20.1
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 14
|Feb rain mm = 11
|Mar rain mm = 22
|Apr rain mm = 43
|May rain mm = 65
|Jun rain mm = 34
|Jul rain mm = 21
|Aug rain mm = 31
|Sep rain mm = 50
|Oct rain mm = 134
|Nov rain mm = 138
|Dec rain mm = 44
|source = Dharapuram Municipality
|date = June
}}

==Economy==
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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 division|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 {{Convert|5|km|abbr=on}} 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)|Dharapuram State Assembly Constituency]] has been reserved constituency since 1967. Dharapuram is part of [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)|Erode Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies |access-date=2008-10-11 |work=Tamil Nadu |publisher=Election Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206012938/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |archive-date=2009-02-06 }}</ref> [[N. Kayalvizhi]] is the present member of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Dharapuram (State Assembly Constituency)|Dharapuram constituency]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Election commission of India |url=https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS22101.htm?ac=101 |publisher= Electro Commission of India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320103427/http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/member_list.pdf |archive-date=2012-03-20 }}</ref> [[Dharapuram division|Dharapuram Revenue]] division consists of [[Dharapuram taluk]] and [[Kangeyam taluk]].

[[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK]], [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]], [[Tamil Nadu Kongu Ilaingar Peravai]] are the major political parties in this area.

==Transport==
The following are the major highways connecting Dharapuram:
*[[State Highway 21 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-21]] : [[Pollachi]] - Dharapuram - [[Karur]]
*[[State Highway 37 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-37]] : [[Oddanchatram]] - Dharapuram - [[Tiruppur]]
*[[State Highway 83 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83]] : [[Palani]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-83A]] : [[Erode]] - [[Kangeyam]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 84A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-84A]] : [[Erode]] - [[Vellakovil]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 97 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-97]] : [[Udumalpet]] - Dharapuram
*[[State Highway 153 (Tamil Nadu)|SH-153]] : Dharapuram - [[Palani]]
*[[State Highway 174A (Tamil Nadu)|SH-174A]] : [[Coimbatore]] - [[Palladam]] - Dharapuram

Every 5 minutes once buses are available for [[Tiruppur]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Erode]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|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==
[[File:Bhagavan temple Inside.jpg|thumb|Inside of Bhagavan Kovil]]
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.

==See also==
*[[Peramiyam]]
*[[Uthiyur]]
*[[Nallathangal Dam]]
*[[Bhagavankovil]]
*[[Kolathupalayam]]

== References ==
{{Commons category|Dharapuram}}
{{reflist}}

{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}}
{{Tirupur district}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in Tiruppur district]]
[[Category:Tiruppur district]]

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