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Dindigul — District Handbook
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Dindigul (திண்டுக்கல்)

Dindigul is a vital district in the South region of Tamil Nadu with high cultural and agricultural significance, serving an active population of over 2,159,775 citizens.

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Population

2,159,775

Density: 343 / km²

Area

6,266 km²

Forest Area: 940 km²

Literacy Rate

76.26%

State Avg: 80.09%

Sex Ratio

998

Females / 1000 Males

District History & Summary

Dindigul is a vital district in the South region of Tamil Nadu with high cultural and agricultural significance, serving an active population of over 2,159,775 citizens.

Administrative Divisions

Revenue Divisions

3

Revenue Taluks

10

Revenue Villages

362

Municipal Corporations

1

Municipalities

3

Town Panchayats

23

Village Panchayats

306

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Dindigul

Demographics & Literacy

Male & Female Ratio

Male Population 1,080,938
Female Population 1,078,837

Sex Ratio: 1000 998 Females / 1000 Males.

Literacy Comparison

Dindigul 76.26%
Tamil Nadu State Avg 80.09%

Literacy rate needs improvement relative to state average.

Agriculture & Water Resources (Crops, Rainfall & Rivers)

Major Crops

Paddy Tobacco Vegetables Flowers

Major Rivers

Vaigai Amaravathi Shanmuganadhi

Rainfall Statistics

Normal Rainfall: 880 mm
Actual Rainfall: 895 mm

Infrastructure & Economy (Health, Education & Transport)

Healthcare

Hospitals

11

Primary Health Centers

39

Beds

3,738

Educational Institutions

Primary Schools

1083

High Schools

242

Colleges & Universities

28

Transport & Connectivity

RTO Vehicle Codes:
TN-77
Railway Stations: 6
Bus Depots: 9

Economy & Industry

Bank Branches: 266
Major Industries:
Dindigul Locks & Iron Safes (GI Tag) Leather Tanning Textiles

Tourism & Spiritual Attractions

Kodaikanal Hill Station

Dindigul District

Dindigul Rock Fort

Dindigul District

Palani Murugan Temple

Dindigul District

Revenue Villages

362

List of revenue villages within Dindigul district.

Village Name Taluk PIN Code Population Action
A-Kalayamputhur Palani 624615 11,746 View
A.Vellodu Dindigul 624307 14,812 View
A.Vellodu R.F. Dindigul - - View
Adalur Dindigul 624212 1,476 View
Adukkam Kodaikanal 624104 3,665 View
Aiyampalayam Attur 624204 8,623 View
Akkaraipatti Palani 624618 2,195 View
Alagar Hills R.F. Natham 624614 501 View
Alagupatti Dindigul 624709 2,848 View
Alamarathupatti Attur 624303 3,717 View
Alambadi Vedasandur 624620 5,335 View
Amarapoondi Palani 624613 4,744 View

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