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Dharmapuri is a city and the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 65 km north of Salem.It is a part of Kongu Nadu region of Tamilnadu ruled by the ancient Western Ganga Dynasty
The famous Hogenakal water falls is in Dharmapuri district. Rich in Mango farming, the district boasts one of the best quality marble stone reserves in the world.
City Code of Dharmapuri is 4342
Population 114256
Area • 468 m (1,535 ft)
Economy
Dharmapuri district forms a major horticultural belt in the state. As the area is drought–prone it has become essential to switch over to cultivation of drought tolerant perennial fruit crops in this district.
Although almost all types of fruits and vegetables are cultivated here, Mango is the main horticulture crop of this District. It has the highest area under the fruit crops. The district accounts for nearly one-third area under mango and nearly one-half of the mango yield in the state. Nearly 80% of the products are of Thotapuri variety (Banglora) commonly referred to as Kilimukku.
The district has the 2nd highest area under Tomato and accounts for 22% of the area in the state. Palacode is the main area where Tomato is cultivated. Chili is cultivated mainly at Pennagaram. TAMARIND Business is one of main occupation is done here, around 1000 families are depend on it. This district is the biggest supply of tarmarind not only for Tamilnadu also for Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra also.
Fisheries
Dharmapuri being an inland district, fishing is restricted to inland only here. Main varieties of fish available are katla, rogu, mirgal, and common carp.
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