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Dharmapuri

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Area · — km²
Population · 15,06,843
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dharmapuri — district of Tamil Nadu

Dharmapuri is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Dharmapuri

Known for its temples, waterfalls, and mineral-rich soil producing sugarcane and cotton.

District HQ
Dharmapuri

Must-visit places in Dharmapuri

waterfall

Hogenakal Falls

A scenic waterfall on the Kaveri River with boat rides and a scenic gorge nearby.

  • fort
    Denkanikotta Fort

    Ancient fort ruins situated on a hilltop offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

  • temple
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

    Historic temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, an important pilgrimage site in the district.

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Then & Now

Dharmapuri district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,45,931
Census 2011 baseline
+16.9%
Population · 2026
14,56,686
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,10,409
Census 2011 baseline
+15.6%
Households · 2026
3,58,802
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 520 villages

Dharmapuri district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,43,215Census 2011
Female population
6,02,716Census 2011
Sex ratio
937 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,10,409Census 2011
SC population
2,07,187Census 2011
ST population
60,385Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
14,56,686+16.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,58,802RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,46,077Census 2011
Cultivators
1,84,221Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,04,652Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dharmapuri district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
29 of 520 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Temple· 21
  • School· 19
  • College· 11
  • Hospital· 8
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dharmapuri district.

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All 7 mandals of Dharmapuri

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520 villages · 251 GPs
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Top villages in Dharmapuri

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dharmapuri

How many mandals and villages are in Dharmapuri district?

Dharmapuri district has 7 mandals and 520 revenue villages across 251 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Dharmapuri district?

The district headquarters of Dharmapuri is —.

What is the pincode of Dharmapuri district?

Dharmapuri district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Dharmapuri may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dharmapuri fall under?

Dharmapuri district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dharmapuri district?

Dharmapuri district had a population of 15,06,843 per the 2011 Census, across 520 villages.

When was Dharmapuri district formed?

Dharmapuri district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dharmapuri district?

Major rivers in Dharmapuri district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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