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About District:
Perambalur District is centrally located in Tamil Nadu and is 267 K.M away, in southern direction, from Chennai. The District has an area of 1,757 Sq.Km. spread between 10.54’ and 11.30’ degree Northern latitude and 78.40’ and 79.30’ degree of the Eastern longitude. It is an inland district without coastal line. The District has Vellar River in the North and it has well marked natural divisions.
The ground water resource through tube wells and wells are the most important source of irrigation. The major crops grown in the district are paddy, groundnut, sugarcane, millets and Cashew. Perambalur accounts for about 24% of the small onion produced in Tamil Nadu and holds the first place in its production in the State.
As per 2011 Census, the total Population of Perambalur District is 5,65,223. The density of population in the district is 321 per Sq.Km.
Composite Trichirappalli District was trifurcated as per G.O.Ms.No.913 Revenue (Y3) Department Dated: 30.09.1995 and New Perambalur District with headquarters of Perambalur was formed. Composite Perambalur District came in to existence after trifurcation of Tiruchirappalli district with effect from 30.09.1995 as per G.O MS.No 913 Revenue / Y3 dated 30.09.1995. The District first came into existence on 01-01-1995.
Composite Trichirappalli District was trifurcated as per G.O.Ms.No.913 Revenue (Y3) Department Dated: 30.09.1995 and New Perambalur District with headquarters of Perambalur was formed. Composite Perambalur District came in to existence after trifurcation of Tiruchirappalli district with effect from 30.09.1995 as per G.O MS.No 913 Revenue / Y3 dated 30.09.1995. The District first came into existence on 01-01-1995.
In the Government Orders G.O (Ms)No. 656, Revenue, Dated. 29.12.2000 and G.O (Ms)No. 657, Revenue, Dated. 29.12.2000 , the Government ordered Perambalur District to be bifurcated into two Districts , Perambalur District with headquarters at Perambalur and Ariyalur District with headquarters at Ariyalur. Later the Government in G.O.Ms.NO. 656 Revenue Department Dated:29.12.200 and G.O.Ms.No.657 Revenue Department Dated: 29.12.2000 have ordered bifurcating the Perambalur District into two Districts as Perambalur with headquarters at Perambalur and Ariyalur with headquarters at Ariyalur.
Subsequently, in the Government orders G.O (Ms)No. 167, Revenue, Dated. 19.4.2002, and G.O (Ms)No. 168, Revenue, Dated. 19.4.2002 , the Government ordered that the above two districts be merged into one as Perambalur District with headquarters at Perambalur. – Subsequently the Government in G.O.Ms.No.167 Revenue Department Dated: 19.04.2002 and G.O.Ms.No.168 Revenue Department Dated: 19.04.2002 have ordered the Ariyalur District be merged with Perambalur District with headquarters at Perambalur. Again the combined Perambalur district came into existence on 19.04.2002.
Later, vide the Government Order G.O (Ms) NO. 683 Dated. 19.11.2007, Government again ordered that Perambalur District be reorganised and bifurcated into two districts as Perambalur and Ariyalur and Perambalur District with headquarters at Perambalur & Ariyalur district with headquarters at Ariyalur.
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About District:
‘Krishna’ refers to ‘black’ and ‘giri’ refers to ‘hill’. This district is gifted with black granite hillocks and named as “krishnagiri”. The region came under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya and hence it might have been named after this king.
Krishnagiri district is bounded by Vellore and Thiruvannamalai districts in the East, Karnataka state in the west, State of Andhra Pradesh in the North Dharmapuri District in the south. Its area is 5143 Sq. Kms. This district is elevated from 300m to 1400m above the mean sea level. It is located between 11º 12’N to 12º 49’N Latitude,77º 27’E to 78º 38’E Longitude.
Eastern part of the district experiences hot climate and Western part has a contrasting cold climate. The average rainfall is 830 mm per annum. March – June is summer season. July – November is Rainy Season and between December – February winter prevails. Three languages namely Tamil, Telugu and Kannada are predominantly spoken in this district. Major religions are Hindu, Islam and Christianity. This district stands as an ideal exhibit of National integration and religious harmony. The society exhibit the confluence of different languages and religions.
| Description | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,79,809 |
| Population Male | 9,60,232 |
| Population Female | 9,19,577 |
| Rural Population | 14,51,446 |
| Urban Population | 4,28,363 |
| Density of Population per Sq. Km. | 370 |
| Sex Ratio | 956/1000 |
| Birth Rate | 15.6 |
| Death Rate | 4.7 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 19.5 |
| Literacy rate | 72.41% |
| Literacy rate Men | 79.65% |
| Literacy rate Women | 64.86% |
Population Statistics [ CENSUS – 2011 ]
Tribal like ‘Irular’ live in the forest of Denkanikottai. As they are away from towns they do not lose their identity and individuality. There people are skilled in tree climbing, honey collection and protecting themselves from wild animals.
AGRICULTURE
The important crops of Krishnagiri District are Paddy, Maize, Ragi, Banana, Sugarcane, Cotton, Tamarind, Coconut, Mango, Groundnut, Vegetables and Flowers. The district has an excellent scope for agri business. Regional Agricultural Research Center of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is functioning efficiently at Paiyur in Kaveripattinam union since 1973 AD. This center is functioning in 18.5 hec. of land. It helps the peasants to develop and adopt the modern technique of cultivation. It has developed hybrid seeds by research which yields more tonnage and good quality.
HORTICULTURE
Krishnagiri District is more suitable for cultivation of Horticulture crops. Other Plantation crops, medicinal plants, Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, and flowers are grown well by way of its moderate climate, high altitude and fertility of the soil.
SERICULTURE
5069 acres of land is under mulberry cultivation in Krishnagiri District. This has the employment opportunity for about 24,345 persons at the rate of 5 per acre. Training in Mulberry farming, Rearing Silk Worms is done through a large network of Govt. Departmental Institutions of Sericulture such as Silk quality development farms 75, Govt. Sericulture training center 1, Govt. Sericulture Farm 1 Base seedlings (grain age) development farms 9, Govt. Bi-voltine grain age centers 5, Govt. Cocoon markets 5, Silk Reeling Unit 1, Silk Twisting unit 1, Technical support and service center for rearing silk worm 17, with the above maintained facilities sericulture industry has good scope in this district.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Krishnagiri is one among the districts of Tamil Nadu, which with natural resources having 2,024 Sq. Kms of forest cover is its unique feature. The hill ranges of this district are called by the name ‘Melagiri’. The major type of forest seen here are Tropical, Deciduous forests, thorny shrubs and bamboo forest. Dense forest cover Denkanikottai region. The other region contains shrubs, hills and hillocks with bushes.
FLORA AND FAUNA
The major wild animals include Elephants, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Gaur, Wild boar, Panther etc. The forest area of Denkanikottai Taluk forms the prime elephant habitat with lot of bamboos and this area constitutes the Cauvery elephant reserve, which is constituted over and area of about 450 Sq. Kms. The bird population is also attractive with beautiful bird like Paradise flycatcher. Big lakes in Anchetti and Hosur areas also attract large number of migratory birds like Painted storks, Teals etc. Apart from these birds and mammals, there are variety of butterflies, giant spiders etc. that are coming under endangered list. Kodakkarai shoal forest in Denkanikottai Taluk is known for large scale migratory butterflies during a particular season then one can observe thousands of migratory butterflies passing through this forest like a passing cloud.
The district is a paradise for natural lovers. The flora include variety of timber trees like Rose wood, Teak, Sandal etc. Hundereds of medicinal herbs, minor forest plants like nelli, kadukkai, cheekai, pungam etc. The following trees like ‘Charakkonnai’ (‘Cassia histula’). Since pungam trees are found in abundance in this forest pungam oil is extracted from this seeds of this tress which is a non pollutant Bio-fuel.
MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
Paradise is the most popular multi coloured granite available in Krishnagiri. Black granite is available in Hosur and Denkanikottai. Granite processing units, which make slabs of granite, finished and decorated beautifully is located mainly in Hosur surroundings. The multi coloured paradise slabs are being exported to America, England, Australia and some other European countries in large quantities. This industry is flourishing with the uninterrupted supply of electricity and availability of raw material
RIVERS
The main rivers that flow across the district are Kaveri and South Pennar Kaveri enters the district from South West in Denkanikottai taluk and exists in South West direction. It forms a waterfalls at Hokenakkal and joins Mettur Dam. South Pennar originates in Nandidurg of Karnataka and flows through Hosur, Krishnagiri and Uthangari Taluks. Vanniyar and Markanda rivers join this South Pennar.
RESERVOIRS
Krishnagiri Reservoir Project, Shoolagiri-Chinnar Reservoir, Thangarai Reservoir, Pambar Reservoir, Kelevarapalli Reservoir Project and Baarur Tank are the sources of irrigation for our district. By all these water reservoirs 18,965 Hec. of land is irrigated.
