Dharmapuri is a district in western part of Tamil Nadu in India. It is the first district created in Tamil Nadu after the independence of India by splitting it from then-Salem district on 02 October, 1965. The other major towns in the district are Harur, Palacode, Karimangalam, Nallampalli , Pennagaram and Pappireddipatti. Dharmapuri District is one of the major producers of mango in the state, fine quality granite is found in the district.
It is also one of the main sericulture belts in the state. Around 30 percent of the district’s area is under forest cover. Kaveri enters Tamil Nadu through this district.
The district is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. Occupies an area of 4,497.77 km2 (1,736.60 sq mi) (i.e. 3.46% of Tamil Nadu).
The city is located at 126 km from Bangalore, 200 km from Coimbatore, 260 km from Mysore, and 300 km from Chennai.
Horticulture Facts
| Area (In Hectare) | 78, 051 Ha |
|---|---|
| Production (In Metric Tonnes) | 12,79,842 (Ha) |
| Area of Vegetable crops (In Hectare) | 31,696 Ha |
| Production of Vegetables (In Metric Tons) | 8,08,311 MT |
| Major Vegetables | Tomato, Brinjal, Bhendi, Small Onion, Chillies, Gourds and Tapioca |
| Area of Fruit crops (In Hectare) | 19,585 Ha |
| Production of Fruits (In Metric Tons) | 2,32,728 MT |
| Major Fruits | Mango and Banana, |
| Area of Flower crops (In Hectare) | 2,133 Ha |
| Production of Flower (In Metric Tons) | 17,583 MT |
| Major Flowers | Tube Rose, Jasmine, Crossandra, Marigold, Rose and Chrysanthemum, |
| Area of Spice crops (In Hectare) | 6,601 Ha |
| Production of Spices (In Metric Tons) | 35, 979 MT |
| Major Spices | Turmeric, Chillies and Tamarind, |
PPC Fact Sheets
| Name of PPC | Focus Crops | Process Line | Capacity (in MT per Hr) | Capacity (in MT per Day) | Number of days | Capacity (in MT per Annum) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacode PPC | Tomato, Bhendi, Lab lab, Gourds, Chillies | Multiproduce Primary Processing - 1 MT/Hr , Low Temperature Dehydrator - 250 Kg per batch | 1 | 8.25 | 300 | 2475 |
| Dharmapuri PPC | Tamarind | Tamarind Primary Processing - 200 Kg/Hr | 0.2 | 1.6 | 180 | 288 |
| Harur PPC | Banana, Papaya, Musk Melon, Brinjal | Multiproduce Primary Processing - 1 MT/Hr , Low Temperature Dehydrator - 250 Kg per batch | 0.25 | 8.25 | 300 | 2475 |
| 1.45 | 18.10 | 5238 |