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1446:(TNEB). The town along with its suburbs forms the Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle. A Chief Distribution engineer is stationed at the regional headquarters. Water supply is provided by the Dindigul Municipal Corporation from Athoor Kamarajar Water Supply Scheme (9.6 MLD), Peranai Water Supply Scheme (7.5 MLD) and Cauvery combined water supply Scheme (6-10 MLD). As of 2001, the total water supply of the town in 14 MLD every day. As per the municipal data for 2011, about 92 metric tonnes of solid waste were collected from Dindigul every day by door-to-door collection and subsequently the source segregation and dumping was carried out by the sanitary department of the Dindigul municipality. There is no underground drainage system in the town and the sewerage system for disposal of sullage is through septic tanks, open drains and public conveniences. 719:, the Son of Haider Ali, was crowned as King of Dindigul. In 1790, James Stewart of the British army conquered Dindigul again during third war of Mysore. In a pact made on 1792, Tipu ceded Dindigul to the British. Dindigul was the first region to come under British rule in Madurai District. In 1798, the British army strengthened the hill fort with cannons and built sentinel rooms in every corner. The British army, under Statten stayed at Dindigul fort from 1798 to 1859. After that Madurai was made headquarters of the British army and Dindigul was attached to it as a taluk. Dindigul was under the rule of the British until India gained Independence on 15 August 1947. Recently the city has been experiencing new growth and new companies are opening branches here like Chennai Silks, UnlimitED, Jos Allukas and Tanishq. 1653:

1538 A.D. ordered for the repair works of the temple of Abirami Amman and Padmagirinathar. This is inferred from the script written over stone in the Fort temple. Muthukrisna Nayak became the king of Pandaya kingdom in 1602 A.D. He built the strong hill fort in 1605 to secure Dindigul from invasion. He also built a fort at the bottom of the hill, which was later called Pettaiwall. Thirumalai Nayak redressed the Hill fort and he built the front hall of the Kalahastheeswaraswamy temple. Soundararaja Perumal temple in Thadikombu was erected during his reign. During his Nayak's stay in Dindigul, he fell into sickness and believed to have prayed Rangaperumal to relieve his sickness. Rani Mangammal built the six hundred steps for the hill fort. during the months of January and February, a festival honoring

778:. The topography is plain and hilly, with the variation resulting in climatic changes. There are no notable mineral resources available in and around the town. The soil type is thin veneer soil, which is mostly black clayey soil with red soil. Summer season is from March to July, while December to January marks the winter season. The temperature ranges from a maximum of 37 °C (99 °F) to a minimum of 29 °C (84 °F) during summer and a maximum of 26 °C (79 °F) to a minimum of 20 °C (68 °F) during winter. Dindigul receives rainfall with an average of 812 mm (32.0 in) annually. The Southwest monsoon, with an onset in June and lasting up to August, brings scanty rainfall. Bulk of the rainfall is received during the North East 1189:. A favorite cigar of Winston Churchill called Churut, the 'Light of Asia', was produced in Dindigul. The tobacco industry is one of the main sources of employment for the inhabitants of Dindigul. The central government has a research center for tobacco in Vedasandur. This is one of the two centers in India, the other one is Rajamundri. In modern times, it has the largest trading center in the state for chewing tobacco and scented betel nuts. Well-known brands of scented chewing tobacco like Angu Vilas, Roja Supari etc. operate out of the city and sent to various places in the state and outside. Dindigul is also one of the leading leather producers and suppliers in the state. 163: 36: 1182:, the city has the second largest textile spindling capacity in the State. Chinnalapatti silk, a brand of silk saree is produced out of Chinnalapatti located 11 km (6.8 mi) from the city. The climate condition of the region is conducive for horticulture and agriculture. The district at large produce non-food crops like coffee, flowers, tobacco, and eucalyptus. Dindigul is the center for wholesale trading of fruits like orange, pineapple, sapota and guava, and vegetables like onion. 147: 1379:

municipality are devolved into six departments: general administration/personnel, Engineering, Revenue, Public Health, city planning and Information Technology (IT). All these departments are under the control of a Municipal Commissioner who is the executive head. The legislative powers are vested in a body of 48 members, one each from the 48 wards. The legislative body is headed by an elected Chairperson assisted by a Deputy Chairperson.

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Apart from sari, younger and unmarried women can also be seen wearing stitched salwars and Kurtas and skirts and blouses. There is also a considerable variety of gold jewellery, women like to adorn themselves with. Ornaments like nose pins, anklets, ear rings, bangles and waist belts or a waist dangler carrying bunch of keys are common to this place. Some common designs of nose pins may have a circular metal ring.

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the 17th century. The people here are eloquent in different formats of arts such as- visual arts, music and dances. In Dindigul, classical dance is one of the favourite hobbies of the people. Apart from classical dance, classical vocal music and Karnatic Raag Sangeet are very common amongst the people here. A number of music and dance schools in Dindigul trains both young and adults on classical music and dance.

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and elects its member to Parliament once in five years. The constituency was held by the Indian National Congress four times (1957, 1962, 2004 and 2009 elections), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) three times (1967, 1971 and 1980 elections), Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK) for seven times (1977,

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declared that Dindigul Municipality has been upgraded to Corporation status with immediate effect. The said government order was handed over to the Municipal Chairman, G. Marudharaj The Dindigul municipality has 48 wards and there is an elected councillor for each of those wards. The functions of the

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The Dindigul fort is the most appreciated and widely acclaimed. The architecture of this fort has evolved through the different dynasties that ruled over Dindigul. The rock fort is 900 feet tall and has a circumference of 2.75 kilometres. Cannon and gunfire artillery were included in the fort during

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As of 2011, there are 19 municipal primary schools, 23 other primary schools, eight middle schools and 13 higher secondary schools in the city. There were ten other private schools within the town. There were three engineering colleges and three arts and science colleges. Gandhigram Rural university

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headed by a Deputy Superintendent. There are three police stations in the town, one of them being an all-women police station. There are special units like prohibition enforcement, district crime, social justice and human rights, district crime records and special branch that operate at the district

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On 1 November 1866, Dindigul became a municipality. It was promoted to a special-grade municipality as of 1988 and the entire municipal area was included in the jurisdiction of the municipality. On 10 April 2013, it was announced that the municipality would be upgraded to a municipal corporation. On

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According to Indian Census of 2001, Dindigul town's urban workforce participation rate is 35.24 percent. Dindigul, being the headquarters of the district, has registered growth in the secondary and tertiary sectors, with a corresponding decrease in the primary Sector. Major employment in the city is

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As of the provisional population totals of 2011 census, Dindigul urban agglomeration had a population of 292,132, with 145,438 males and 146,694 females. The sex ratio of the town was 1,009 females per 1,000 males; the child sex ratio stood at 964. Dindigul had an average literacy rate of 89.1% with

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accounted for 7.58% and 0.07% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the city was 81.69%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The city had a total of 53573 households. There were a total of 77,813 workers, comprising 387 cultivators, 366 main agricultural labourers, 5,328 in

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conquered Dindigul. He governed Dindigul as a representative of Maharaja of Mysore. There were 18 palayams (a small region consists of few villages) during his reign and all these palayams were under Dindigul Semai, with Dindigul as the capital. These palayams wanted to be independent and refused to

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in 1563, Muthukrisna Nayakka became the king of a kingdom in 1602 A.D who built the strong hill fort in 1605 A.D. He also built a fort at the bottom of the hill. Muthuveerappa Nayak and Thirumalai Nayak followed Muthukrishna Nayak. Dindigul came to prominence once again during Nayaks rule of Madurai

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The Kalahastheeswara-Gnanambika temple was built during the 14th century. The Seenivasaperumal temple built in the bottom of the hill was eroded by time. By the 16th century Pandyan acquired the whole chera kingdom with the support of Vijayanagar king Sachudevarayer. Sachudevarayer, on his visit in

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Dindigul is served by town bus service, which provides connectivity within the town and the suburbs. Minibus service operated by private companies cater to the local transport needs. There are 150 town buses operated daily across 128 different routes. The Kamarajar bus stand is an A-grade bus stand

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As of 2001, 15 slums were identified in the town and a total of 85,235 people resided in the slums in 16,841 households. The slum population increased from 16 per cent to 43 per cent during the period of 1991–2001. The town experienced a growth rate of 28 per cent to 40 per cent during the 70s, but

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took over Dindigul along with most of southern India, and was ruled by them until 8th century CE when the Cholas retook it. During the Delhi Sultanate's raids into southern India, Dindigul was not attacked, and later that century the city became part of the Vijayanagara Empire. The commander of the

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The Dindigul city corporation maintains 131.733 km (81.855 mi) of roads. The town has 21.66 km (13.46 mi) concrete roads, 98.311 km (61.088 mi) bituminous roads, 9.352 km (5.811 mi) earthen roads and 2.41 km (1.50 mi) cut stone pavements. There are

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The houses of the people in this city are placed very close together due to which the society here is deeply integrated and collective. The most interesting feature about the houses here is that they painted in bright yellow, orange and blue have much in common with the current colour palette that

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The municipality maintained a total of 117.0 km (72.7 mi) of storm water drains in 2011. As of 2011, the municipality maintained a total of 5,489 street lamps: 754 sodium lamps, 173 mercury vapour lamps, 4,551 tube lights and eight high mast beam lamp. The municipality operates one daily

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Women generally wear a fabric drape around them, 6 to 8 yards of length. First tied round the waist with pleats gathered in front and then brought over the right shoulder, covering their breasts. A part of the drape is either let free hanging from the shoulder or brought in front along the waist.

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The city covers an area of 14.01 square kilometres (5.41 sq mi). The population density of the city in the 2001 census was 153 persons per hectare, compared with 2,218 persons per square kilometer in 1971. The density of population is higher in the central areas and along major roads.

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to Dindigul to handle the situation. Later Haider Ali became the Maharaja of Mysore, and in 1777, he appointed Purshana Mirsaheb as governor of Dindigul. Mirsaheb strengthened the fort and the garrison around it. His wife Ameer-um-Nisha-Begam died during her delivery and her tomb is now called

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According to 2011 census, Dindigul had a population of 207,327 with a sex-ratio of 1,012 females for every 1,000 males. This was much above the national average of 929. The average literacy of the city was 81.69% against the national average of 72.99%.The city had a total of 53573 households.

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centre. The Government District Headquarters Hospital is located in Dindigul and has 350 beds. The town has more than five private hospitals, 35 maternity centres, 15 laboratories and one blood bank. The historic St. Joseph Mission Hospital with a bed strength of 250 beds is one of the major

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The climatic conditions of Dindigul are favourable for horticulture and cultivation of different flower varieties. Apart from flowers, Dindigul is famous for producing fruits like orange, pineapple, guava, vegetables like onions, and other non-food crops like tobacco, eucalyptus, and coffee.

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The people of Dindigul are known to be extremely hard working and loving. They harbour feelings of great pride in the culture of their city and have taken up various traditional and generational occupations in order to ensure the continuity of various Indian traditions and handicrafts.

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Hindus form the majority of the urban population, followed by Muslims and Christians. Tamil is the main language spoken in the city, but the use of English is relatively common; English is the medium of instruction in most educational institutions and offices in the service sector.

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Industries in Dindigul include safety lock makers, leather tanneries, textile spinning, administrative services, agricultural trading, banking, agricultural machinery and educational services. Dindigul is upgraded to a municipal corporation. The city covers an area of 14.01 km

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Joseph's Church at the heart of the town is known for its vast space, architecture and the glass works and special artistic work all over the church. The church was built between 1866 and 1872. It is the headquarters of Dindigul diocese of Roman Catholic Churches in Dindigul.

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is celebrated in this temple. It has a sri abirami amman temple, which is reconstructed. Arulmigu Abirami Amman temple is a holy place situated in Dindigul in Tamil Nadu, India. This is one of the important "Shivasthalam" where you can find Padmagiriswarar—Abirami Amman and

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house hold industries, 68,163 other workers, 3,569 marginal workers, 46 marginal cultivators, 176 marginal agricultural labourers, 187 marginal workers in household industries and 3,160 other marginal workers. As per the religious census of 2011, Dindigul had 69.11%

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Sherumalai Mountain, which is the home for a very special variety of small but sweet bananas, is located in the vicinity. Dindigul's food pallet enjoys the taste of it in raw and in various snack forms. Rice, Sambar and Rasam form the main meals of the people here.

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towards east direction for a distance of 108 km (67 mi). Natham road and Bathalagundu road are the two state highways that pass via the city. Being the district headquarters, a lot of district roads also connect Dindigul to other parts of the district.

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Begumbur Periya Pallivasal, Dindigul, Thowheeth Masjid, Ahle Hadees Pallivasal, Bajar Masjid, Mohammadiyapuram Pallivasal, Mandi Pallivasal, Madinah Pallivasal, Ring Road Pallivasal and Makkah Pallivasal are some of the Islamic institutions in Dindigul.St.

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provided by industrial estates, hand loom, trading and commerce activities. Approximately 90 percent of the workforce is employed in the tertiary sector. The district at large has only two industrial estates, with one of them located in the city.

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on 30 August 2019. A decline in lock industry is observed in modern times and other industries like leather, handloom, and aggro opportunities have gained significance. Silk, muslin and blanket manufacturing is common in Dindigul and after

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safes are manufactured in Dindigul and operated as a co-operative sector. Locks manufactured in Dindigul are sold in national and international markets and it is well known all over India for the quality of locks. Dindigul locks received

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The Dindigul Municipality has been upgraded as Municipal Corporation with effect from 19 February 2014. Hon'ble Chief Minister Jayalalithaa handed over the government order to Municipal Chairman V. Marudharaj

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played an important role in the war in capturing Madurai which was under the Madurai Sultanate. In 1559 Nayaks became powerful and their territory bordered with Dindigul in the north. After the death of king

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Begambur. In 1783 the British Army, led by Captain Long, occupied Dindigul. In 1784, after an agreement between Mysore and the British army, Dindigul was restored by Mysore province. In 1788,

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seems to have taken over the temple facades in the region. This displays their connection with religion and how they are inspired to create a godly presence within their homes as well.

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pay taxes to Venkatarayar. In 1748, Venkatappa was made governor of the region in place of Venkatarayar, who also failed. In 1755, the Maharaja sent

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The city's name comes from a portmanteau of the Tamil words Thindu "pillow" and kal "rock" and refers to the bare hill located in the city. The

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The history of Dindigul is centered around the Dindigul Fort, located on a small rock hill near the city. Dindigul was on the border of the

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was established in 1875 when rail line for Trichy to Tuticorin was constructed. Dindigul railway junction is located in the rail head from

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chains are famous all over Tamil Nadu. Dindigul biryani is a common and popular dish, and Dindigul is sometimes called Biryani City.

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a male literacy of 93.41% and a female literacy of 84.83%. A total of 26,169 of the population of the town was under 6 years of age.

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selected for AMRUT Schemes from central government and the developmental activities are taken care by government of Tamil Nadu.

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and has an average elevation of 265 m (869 ft). The town is in Dindigul district, 420 km (260 mi) from

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There are several noteworthy architectural constructions in Dindigul, owing to its rich history and glorified past.

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market, namely the Dindigul Municipal Market that cater to the needs of the town and the rural areas around it.

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hospitals in the city. For all the advanced health care systems, Madurai city is the nearest destination.

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The municipality maintains four dispensaries, five maternity homes, eight family planning centres, three

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covering an area of 5.37 acres (21,700 m) as of 2007 and is located in the heart of the town. The

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Kalahastheeswarar—Gnanambigai Sannathi's. The rock hill is called Padmachala, Padmagiri, Lotus Hill.

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Dindigul is believed to be an ancient settlement region and has been ruled at different times by the

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records the city as the northern border of the Pandya kingdom whose capital was Madurai. Historian

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captured the Pandya kingdom and Dindigul came under Chola rule. During the sixth century, the

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Dindigul was an important center of trade in tobacco and manufacture of cigars during the

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and Mother Teresa Women's University are the two universities present in Dindigul.

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seized power from Vangaru Nayak. In 1742, the Mysore army under the leadership of

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This article is about town in Tamil Nadu, India. For its names and district, see

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St. Mary's Hr. Sec. School is one of the oldest schools in the city, since 1850.

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pass via Dindigul. There are also passenger trains running either side from

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Law and order in the town is maintained by the Dindigul sub division of the

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A view of a lake and paddy fields in Dindigul as viewed from Dindigul fort

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Dindigul is the 18th Shakthi Peetam known as "Sri Abhiraamaa Peetam".

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under Thirumalai Nayak. After his immediate unsuccessful successors,

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operates daily services connecting various cities to Dindigul. The

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Electricity supply to Dindigul is regulated and distributed by the

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Numerous temples, mosques and churches are found in Dindigul.

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level police division headed by a Superintendent of Police.

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Hills, Dindigul has a reserved forest area of 85 hectares.

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and Call Taxi are also a common public transport system.

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and tools are available to assist in formatting, such as

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1984, 1989, 1991, 1998, 1999 and 2014 elections) and by

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became the ruler of the region who ruled efficiently.

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is one of the important towns in Dindigul district.

2520:. Tamil Nadu state government. 2010. Archived from 1482:(largest highway in India) connecting Dindigul to 3435:"St. Joseph's Church, Dindigul. | Catholic Online" 2247: 2245: 3403:"Metro Plus Madurai / Food : Biryani bistro" 1870: 1868: 1425: 782:in the months of October, November and December. 4972: 2149: 2147: 2090:"Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" 1390:once every five years. From the 1977 elections, 652:mentions about the city in his 20 A.D. work and 3555: 3180: 3178: 3176: 2242: 482:. The city is known for its locks and biryani. 462:. It is the administrative headquarters of the 1930: 1928: 1865: 4080: 3672: 3541: 3231:. Dindigul municipality. 2011. Archived from 3157:. Dindigul municipality. 2011. Archived from 3119:. Dindigul municipality. 2011. Archived from 3029:. Dindigul municipality. 2011. Archived from 3003:. Dindigul municipality. 2011. Archived from 2977:. Dindigul Municipality. 2011. Archived from 2951:. Dindigul Municipality. 2011. 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All south bound trains plying south to 548:It is one of the few towns and cities in 106:Learn how and when to remove this message 2222: 2166:Thiagarajan, Kamala (21 February 2020). 1959: 1957: 1669:Dindigul is famous for its biryani. The 1634: 1626: 1429: 1336: 1230: 1199: 1140: 726: 684: 550:List of AMRUT Smart cities in Tamil Nadu 3254:Bureau, The Hindu (13 September 2022). 1948:"Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Dindigul" 1752: 1750: 1748: 1392:All India Anna Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam 478:and 72 km (45 mi) away from 4973: 3253: 3223: 3221: 3219: 2272:"Members of Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu" 2216: 1810: 1540:Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation 1226:Thiru. S. Sivasubramanian, B.Sc, BL., 934: 4986:Cities and towns in Dindigul district 4068: 3686: 3660: 3529: 2266: 2264: 2262: 1954: 1886: 1529:NH383 is connecting Dindigul City to 1193:Municipal Administration and Politics 1094:Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 572:visited the city and noted it in his 470:, 100 km (62 mi) away from 305:Thiru. S. Sivasubramanian, B.Sc, BL., 3563: 3500:Urban Infrastructure report (2009). 2546:. Election Commission of India. 2011 2372: 1745: 1121:and 0.1% following other religions. 581:Padmagiri Nadhar Thenral Vidu thudhu 29: 4095:Corporations and Municipalities of 3216: 1921:. Blackie and son. pp. 222–24. 1544:State Express Transport Corporation 474:,66 km (41 mi) away from 334:46.9 km (18.1 sq mi) 289:Dindigul City Municipal Corporation 56:Please consider converting them to 13: 3471: 2259: 1729:. 15 February 2010. Archived from 1396:Communist Party of India (Marxist) 929: 151:Dindigul viewed from Dindigul Fort 14: 4997: 3521: 2544:"Partywise Comparison Since 1977" 2514:"List of Assembly Constituencies" 2255:. Government of Tamil Nadu. 2016. 2191: 1566:Dindigul Junction railway station 1472: 3625: 3611: 3603: 3586: 3027:"Storm water drains of Dindigul" 2274:. Government of Tamil Nadu. 2014 1546:operates long-distance buses to 611: 600: 249: 230: 169: 168: 161: 145: 34: 3441: 3427: 3411:. 11 March 2010. Archived from 3395: 3373: 3355:"Arulmigu Abirami Amman Temple" 3347: 3336: 3318: 3304: 3293: 3247: 3190: 3147: 3109: 3071: 3045: 3019: 2993: 2967: 2941: 2909: 2883: 2858: 2833: 2808: 2783: 2758: 2733: 2708: 2683: 2658: 2633: 2608: 2583: 2558: 2536: 2506: 2474: 2448: 2422: 2400: 2312: 2286: 2185: 2159: 1940: 1893:. Aakar Books. pp. 68–69. 1584:. It is connecting Dindigul to 1407:Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency 1388:Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly 789: 3485:. Asian Educational Services. 2380:"Dindigul becomes Corporation" 1907: 1880: 1853: 1796: 1782: 1713: 1426:Education and utility services 1345:Member of Legislative Assembly 444:Dindigul Municipal Corporation 60:to ensure the article remains 1: 3626: 3587: 3300:Shakta pitha#In Skanda Purana 2456:"Councillors of municipality" 2410:. Dindigul municipality. 2011 1766:. 31 May 2008. Archived from 1706: 1414:(TMC) once (1996 elections). 1156:Oddanchatram Vegetable market 182:Location in Tamil Nadu, India 3612: 3604: 3482:The Madura Country: A Manual 3479:Nelson, James Henry (1989). 2975:"Waste management programme" 2388:. Dindigul. 20 February 2014 2192:S, Meghna (30 August 2019). 1950:. Falling Rain Genomics Inc. 1527:National Highway 383 (India) 1444:Tamil Nadu Electricity Board 1372:Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu 1196: 722: 555: 7: 3556:Places adjacent to Dindigul 3478: 3185:Urban Infrastructure Report 3142:Urban Infrastructure Report 3104:Urban Infrastructure Report 2154:Urban Infrastructure Report 2139:Urban Infrastructure Report 2027:Urban Infrastructure Report 1935:Urban Infrastructure Report 1874: 1859: 689:Image of temple in the fort 584:. This was later stated by 567: 10: 5002: 3499: 3449:"Saree weaving ~ Dindigul" 3383:. Thehindubusinessline.com 3184: 3141: 3103: 2891:"Educational Institutions" 2153: 2138: 2026: 1934: 1622: 1405:Dindigul is a part of the 1355: 1343: 1222: 1214: 1206: 1136: 591: 533:being the most prominent. 22: 15: 4623: 4457: 4326: 4250: 4241: 4103: 4046: 4020: 3997: 3861: 3835: 3752: 3694: 3561: 1914:Beveridge, Henry (1867). 1684: 1478:three national highways, 1400:Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 1382:Dindigul comes under the 1072: 947:— 911: 903: 898: 888: 883: 873: 868: 858: 853: 843: 838: 828: 823: 813: 808: 803: 798: 439: 429: 421: 409: 392: 382: 377: 367: 359: 351: 346: 338: 330: 325: 318: • Deputy Mayor 317: 309: 301: 293: 285: 277: 272: 260: 243: 225: 190: 156: 144: 135: 125: 120:City in Tamil Nadu, India 3053:"Dindigul street lights" 2408:"About the municipality" 1887:Hasan, Mohibbul (2005). 1701: 342:268 m (879 ft) 297:Tmt M.N. Poongodi, IAS., 16:Not to be confused with 4786:Nandivaram-Guduvancheri 3229:"Dindigul how to reach" 2320:"Thanjavur Corporation" 2235:Encyclopædia Britannica 1631:Temple at Dindigul Fort 1350:Dindigul C. Sreenivasan 1175:geographical indication 735:Dindugul is located at 4047:Municipal corporations 2949:"Water Supply Details" 2494:Cite journal requires 2356:. 2013. Archived from 2326:. 2013. Archived from 1890:History of Tipu Sultan 1643: 1632: 1611:The nearest local and 1435: 1412:Tamil Maanila Congress 1240:Corporation Councillor 1146: 732: 690: 580: 454:(Tamil: திண்டுக்கல், 294: • Collector 1638: 1630: 1613:international airport 1433: 1201:Corporation officials 1144: 921:Historical population 799:Religions in Dindigul 730: 688: 586:U. V. Swaminatha Iyer 519:Madurai Nayak Dynasty 383: • Official 281:Municipal Corporation 4666:Gudalur (Coimbatore) 3155:"Dindigul bus stand" 2300:on 16 September 2012 2294:"About Municipality" 1835:"Historical moments" 1357:Member of Parliament 431:Vehicle registration 3361:on 14 November 2018 3001:"Dindigul sewarage" 2917:"Important Address" 2462:on 25 February 2014 1733:on 18 February 2010 922: 750: / 515:Vijayanagara Empire 206: / 4891:Thirumuruganpoondi 4851:Punjai Puliampatti 4671:Gudalur (Nilgiris) 3332:. 8 February 2011. 3285:has generic name ( 3079:"Dindigul markets" 2929:on 16 October 2012 2436:on 6 November 2012 2330:on 20 October 2013 1644: 1633: 1436: 1370:19 February 2014, 1218:Thiru. S. Rajappa 1147: 920: 733: 701:and lieutenant of 699:Carnatic Sultanate 691: 668:Vijayanagara army 352: • Total 331: • Total 310: • Mayor 4968: 4967: 4964: 4963: 4951:Vikramasingapuram 4901:Thiruthuraipoondi 4359:Gobichettipalayam 4303:Theni Allinagaram 4062: 4061: 3999:Revenue divisions 3688:Dindigul District 3654: 3653: 3649: 3648: 3123:on 4 October 2013 2253:"MLA of Dindigul" 2204:on 30 August 2019 1419:Tamil Nadu Police 1384:Dindigul assembly 1367: 1366: 1210:Tmt. J. Ilamathi 1086: 1085: 916: 915: 511:Madurai Sultanate 464:Dindigul district 449: 448: 360: • Rank 321:Thiru. S. 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