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Tirupathur

  • Area

      1,83,201 sq. km.

  • Population

      12,79,953

  • District Head Quarters

      Tirupathur

  • Language

      Tamil

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History And Geography

    There were 10 shrines located in all the right directions from Aathiyur and Kotiyur, hence it is said that it is named Tirupathur. Tirupathur had been reigned by many kings and was named as Bramapuram, Thiruporur, and Thiruvanapuram. It is further noted from historical research that the Vijayanagara kings who ruled during the 14th century had renamed Thiruvanapuram as Tirupathur.

    Tirupathur is surrounded by two major mountain ranges, namely the Javadhu Hills and Yelagiri Hills. The Javadhu Hills is blessed with beautiful waterfalls, streamlets, and forest ranges that attract the attention of the beholder. The hills connect tourists with two major attraction points: Beema Falls and Amirthi Biological Park. The Cheyar, Arani River, Kamandala Naganadhi River, and Miruganda River are waterfalls that originate from the Javadhu Hills.

    Most of the inhabitants of these hills belong to the Malayali tribes. Agriculture is their major occupation. The hill is known for its wonderful sandalwood cultivation, and hence Asia’s second-largest sandalwood godown was constructed in Tirupathur. It is praised as the "City of Sandalwood" as it possesses the Javadhu Hills and the second-largest sandalwood godown beside it.

    The “Ambur Biriyani” cuisine is popular worldwide. The leather factories located here generate major foreign exchange for the region and provide ample occupation opportunities for the local residents.

    The Jolarpet Railway Station connects major cities like Trivandrum, Bangalore, and Mumbai. In 1970, Tirupathur was formed during the time Mr. Kindersley was nominated as its first administrative officer. He continued in this role until 3.4.1972. Later, the Salem Integrated District was formed, with Tirupathur being nominated as its headquarters. The collectorate, which was built by the British, is now maintained as a railway station.

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