Dharapuram
Viradapuram (historical)[1] | |
|---|---|
Historical town | |
| Dharapuram | |
 Goddess Amaravathy Staue, mascot of Dharapuram | |
| Nickname(s): Viradhapuram, Rajarajapuram | |
  Dharapuram Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°43′53″N 77°31′08″E / 10.73139°N 77.51889°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Tiruppur |
| Taluk | Dharapuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Selection Grade Municipality |
| • Rank | 2 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 67,007 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 638656 |
| STD Code | 04258 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 78 |
| Website | municipality |
Dharapuram (Tamil: [taːɾaːbɯɾam]) is a town situated along the banks of Amaravati River in Tiruppur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in South India[2] and was the capital of Kongu Nadu under the Cheras, Western Ganga Dynasty and later Kongu Cholas, at which time it was known as Viradapuram.[3] Amaravathi River flows through the town.[4] As of 2011, the town had a population of 67,007. The city houses famous temples including Agatheeswarar Temple, Kaadu Hanumanthasamy temple and many others.
Dharapuram Town 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, 33 km towards the Kangeyam, 75 km towards the Erode, 35 km towards the Palani and 72 km towards the industrial town Coimbatore. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport located 70 km from Dharapuram.
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- ^ "Tiruppur which helped grow Tamil". Dinamalar. 18 June 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Tiruppur District - Rivers". Tiruppur.nic.in. Retrieved 15 August 2013.