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'''Nilakkottai''' (also spelt as '''Nilakottai''') is a town in the [[Dindigul district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The Town was constituted in 1958, 1st Grade Town Panchayat. In the year 1970 it was constituted as Selection Grade. The Town Panchayat has been under the municipal Act since 1996. In 2004 it was called Special Village Panchayat, and again in 2006, as Selection Grade Town Panchayat.
'''Nilakkottai''' (also spelled as '''Nilakottai''') is a town in the [[Dindigul district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The town was established in 1958, as 1st Grade Town Panchayat. In 1970, it was changed to Selection Grade. The Town Panchayat has been under the municipal act since 1996. In 2004, it was called Special Village Panchayat, and in 2006, Selection Grade Town Panchayat.


==History==
==History==
[[Nilakottai]] ''palayam'' was one of the 26 palayams in Dindigul province. The founder of Nilakottai Kulappa Nayajar came from Vijayanagaram, in 1366 A.D. before the period of Vishwanatha Nayak. {{cn|date=July 2020}}
Nilakottai ''palayam'' was one of 26 palayams in Dindigul province. Its founder, Kulappa Nayajar, came from Vijayanagaram in 1366 A.D. before the period of Vishwanatha Nayak. {{cn|date=July 2020}}


=== Kulappa Nayak ===
=== Kulappa Nayak ===
Nilakottai consists mainly of arable lands. For assistance in repelling an invasion, the emperor of Vijayanagar rewarded Makkala Nayaka, of the Kambala caste, with lands west of Madura where, with the permission of Krishna Devaraya Raya, he built the mud fort of Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D. He ruled for 12 years and was succeeded by his son, Kulappa Nayaka. {{cn|date=July 2020}}
Nilakottai consists mainly of arable lands. As a reward for helping repel an invasion, Makkala Nayaka of the Kambala caste was rewarded by the emperor of Vijayanagar with the land west of Madura. In these lands, he built a mud fort Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D with permission from lord vishnu Devaraya Raya. Makkala ruled this fort for 12 years until he was succeeded by his son, Kulappa Nayaka. {{cn|date=July 2020}}


Along with the Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura, Kulappa was disposed by a Chola Prince named Veera Sekara Chozha, And both defeated rulers appealed to the Krishna Deva Raya for help. Krishna Deva Raya sent Kotikam Nagama Nayakar to his aid. Nagama Nayakkar suppressed the Chozha ruler and took Madurai, but suddenly withdrew his allegiance and declined to help the Pandya king, usurping the throne. The Vijaya Nagar emperor demanded reprisal. Nayakkar's son, Vishwanaha volunteered. He overthrew his father and handed him over to the emperor. As a reward for his loyalty, the emperor appointed Viswanha as the governor of Madurai. {{cn|date=July 2020}}
Both Kulappa Nayaka and Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura were deposed by a Chola Prince named Veera Sekara Chozha. Both defeated rulers appealed to Krishna Deva Raya for help and The Krishna Deva Raya sent Kotikam Nagama Nayakar to aid them. Nagama Nayakkar defeated the Chola ruler and took Madurai, but suddenly withdrew his allegiance and declined to help the Pandya king, usurping the throne. The Vijaya Nagar emperor demanded reprisal. Nayakkar's son, Vishwanaha, volunteered. He overthrew his father and handed him over to the emperor. As a reward for his loyalty, the emperor appointed Viswanha as the governor of Madurai. {{cn|date=July 2020}}


During Vishwanatha Nayakkar rule, Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar aided him in numerous conflicts. When Pandiya assaulted Madurai country, Kulappa Nayakkar ended their revolt.
During Vishwanatha Nayakkar's rule, Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar aided him in numerous conflicts. When Pandiya assaulted Madurai country, Kulappa Nayakkar ended their revolt.


After Vishwanatha Nayakkar, Madurai was ruled by Krishappa Nayakkar (1554–1572).
After Vishwanatha Nayakkar, Madurai was ruled by Krishappa Nayakkar (1554–1572).


===Under British Rules===
===Under British rules===


Droughts precented agricultural success in Nilakotttai, so Kulappa Nayakar was unable to pay his tribute to the British government. The conflict came to a head in 1797 when, after sending his family to Dobinayanakanur, the Polegar gathered forces in Kallarnadu, joined the revolt, and tried unsuccessfully to expel the British garrison from his fort. {{cn|date=July 2020}}.
Droughts prevented agricultural success in Nilakotttai, so Kulappa Nayakar was unable to pay his tribute to the British government. The conflict came to a head in 1797 when, after sending his family to Dobinayanakanur, the Polegar gathered forces in Kallarnadu, joined the revolt, and tried unsuccessfully to expel the British garrison from his fort. {{cn|date=July 2020}}.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Economy==
==Economy==
Nilakottai is famous for its flower markets. They export to all parts of India and overseas. Madurai region's jasmine is famous because of Nilakottai. Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined the Dindugal district. Nilakottai is also famous for its brass vessels and goldsmiths. There is an industrial estate established by SIPCOT, which features manufacturing and assembling units such as Fenner (India) limited, Dharani Rubber private limited, Amway, and TAFE Tractor Company.
Nilakottai is famous for its flower markets, which export to all parts of India and overseas. Madurai region's jasmine is famous because of Nilakottai. Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined the Dindugal district. Nilakottai is also famous for its brass vessels and goldsmiths. There is an industrial estate established by SIPCOT, which features manufacturing and assembling units such as Fenner (India) limited, Dharani Rubber private limited, Amway, and TAFE Tractor Company.
International Agricultural Processing Private Limited (IAP), a leading vegetables processing company focussed on 100% exports, is located in Musavanuthu village, Nilakottai
https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/uploads/2018/05/2018052936.pdf
https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/uploads/2018/05/2018052936.pdf


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==Education==
==Education==


=== Public & Private Schools ===
=== Public and private schools ===


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* Damien Public School, Tamil Nadu
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KCM Matriculation Higher Secondary School
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* Royal Nursery & Primary school
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* Karunai Dhan Nps, Nilakottai Primary School
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* St. Joseph's Primary School, Batlagundu
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* HNUPR Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai
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* Kumarappa Chettiar Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai
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* Diraviam Government Girls Higher Secondary School Kamalapuram
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* HNUPR Girls Higher Secondary School Nilakottai
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* R. C. Higher Secondary School Michealpalayam
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* R. C. Higher Secondary School Silukkuvarpatti
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* Jeya Matriculation School, Bangalpatty
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* Nadar High School, Nilakottai
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* Nadar Middle School, Nilakottai, Tamil Nadu
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* St. Josephs Middle School Silukkuvarpatti


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=== Higher education ===
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Damien Public School, Tamil Nadu
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* Government Arts College For Women, Nilakottai (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal)

* Sri Soorya Group of Institutions Kulathupatty
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Royal Nursery & Primary school

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Karunai Dhan Nps, Nilakottai Primary School

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St. Joseph's Primary School, Batlagundu

Hnupr Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai

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Kumarappa Chettiar Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai
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Diraviam Government Girls Higher Secondary School Kamalapuram

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Her Girls Higher Secondary School Nilakottai

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R. C. Higher Secondary School Michealpalayam

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R. C. Higher Secondary School Silukkuvarpatti

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Jeya Matriculation School, Bangalpatty

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Nadar High School, Nilakottai

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Nadar Middle School, Nilakottai, Tamil Nadu

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St. Josephs Middle School Silukkuvarpatti

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=== Higher Education ===
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Government Arts College For Women, Nilakottai (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal)

==Points Of Interest==
Agriculture is the main interest for in this area farmers. Especially Horticultural is very suitable in this environment and climate.so farmers like a Horticultural cultivate in this zone. Flower Market in this place very famous in Export upward and domestic places. Nilakottai Gold and Brass is very famous compare to nearby other city's. Saturday Market is very famous for your cultivated fruits, vegetables distribute your trade. Totally in this place nearby Rural and agricultural form of the zone.


==Hospitals==
==Hospitals==
Government Hospital,
* Government Hospital
ESI Dispensary,
* ESI Dispensary
Muthu multi-specialty hospital, Valarmathi Clinic,
* Muthu multi-specialty hospital
* Valarmathi Clini
Jaishree Clinic,
* Jaishree Clinic
Baagyalakshmi Hospital,
* Baagyalakshmi Hospital
Selvaraj Hospital,
* Selvaraj Hospital
Alazhuraja Hospital,
* Sri Palaniyappa Hospital
Sri Palaniyappa Hospital,
* D34 Dental Hospital
D34 dental hospital.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 20:41, 30 October 2023

Nilakottai
town
Nilakottai is located in Tamil Nadu
Nilakottai
Nilakottai
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°10′N 77°52′E / 10.17°N 77.87°E / 10.17; 77.87
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionMadurai
DistrictDindigul
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 • Total
19,630
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
WebsiteNilakottai.in

Nilakkottai (also spelled as Nilakottai) is a town in the Dindigul district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town was established in 1958, as 1st Grade Town Panchayat. In 1970, it was changed to Selection Grade. The Town Panchayat has been under the municipal act since 1996. In 2004, it was called Special Village Panchayat, and in 2006, Selection Grade Town Panchayat.

History

[edit]

Nilakottai palayam was one of 26 palayams in Dindigul province. Its founder, Kulappa Nayajar, came from Vijayanagaram in 1366 A.D. before the period of Vishwanatha Nayak. [citation needed]

Kulappa Nayak

[edit]

Nilakottai consists mainly of arable lands. As a reward for helping repel an invasion, Makkala Nayaka of the Kambala caste was rewarded by the emperor of Vijayanagar with the land west of Madura. In these lands, he built a mud fort Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D with permission from lord vishnu Devaraya Raya. Makkala ruled this fort for 12 years until he was succeeded by his son, Kulappa Nayaka. [citation needed]

Both Kulappa Nayaka and Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura were deposed by a Chola Prince named Veera Sekara Chozha. Both defeated rulers appealed to Krishna Deva Raya for help and The Krishna Deva Raya sent Kotikam Nagama Nayakar to aid them. Nagama Nayakkar defeated the Chola ruler and took Madurai, but suddenly withdrew his allegiance and declined to help the Pandya king, usurping the throne. The Vijaya Nagar emperor demanded reprisal. Nayakkar's son, Vishwanaha, volunteered. He overthrew his father and handed him over to the emperor. As a reward for his loyalty, the emperor appointed Viswanha as the governor of Madurai. [citation needed]

During Vishwanatha Nayakkar's rule, Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar aided him in numerous conflicts. When Pandiya assaulted Madurai country, Kulappa Nayakkar ended their revolt.

After Vishwanatha Nayakkar, Madurai was ruled by Krishappa Nayakkar (1554–1572).

Under British rules

[edit]

Droughts prevented agricultural success in Nilakotttai, so Kulappa Nayakar was unable to pay his tribute to the British government. The conflict came to a head in 1797 when, after sending his family to Dobinayanakanur, the Polegar gathered forces in Kallarnadu, joined the revolt, and tried unsuccessfully to expel the British garrison from his fort. [citation needed].

Geography

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Nilakkottai is located at 10°10′N 77°51′E / 10.17°N 77.85°E / 10.17; 77.85.[1] It has an average elevation of 320 metres (1049 feet).

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Nilakkottai had a population of 19,630. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nilakkottai has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 66%. In Nilakkottai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

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Nilakottai is famous for its flower markets, which export to all parts of India and overseas. Madurai region's jasmine is famous because of Nilakottai. Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined the Dindugal district. Nilakottai is also famous for its brass vessels and goldsmiths. There is an industrial estate established by SIPCOT, which features manufacturing and assembling units such as Fenner (India) limited, Dharani Rubber private limited, Amway, and TAFE Tractor Company. International Agricultural Processing Private Limited (IAP), a leading vegetables processing company focussed on 100% exports, is located in Musavanuthu village, Nilakottai https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/uploads/2018/05/2018052936.pdf

Government

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Nilakottai assembly constituency (Reserved) is part of Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency).

Education

[edit]

Public and private schools

[edit]
  • Damien Public School, Tamil Nadu
  • Royal Nursery & Primary school
  • Karunai Dhan Nps, Nilakottai Primary School
  • St. Joseph's Primary School, Batlagundu
  • HNUPR Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai
  • Kumarappa Chettiar Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai
  • Diraviam Government Girls Higher Secondary School Kamalapuram
  • HNUPR Girls Higher Secondary School Nilakottai
  • R. C. Higher Secondary School Michealpalayam
  • R. C. Higher Secondary School Silukkuvarpatti
  • Jeya Matriculation School, Bangalpatty
  • Nadar High School, Nilakottai
  • Nadar Middle School, Nilakottai, Tamil Nadu
  • St. Josephs Middle School Silukkuvarpatti

Higher education

[edit]
  • Government Arts College For Women, Nilakottai (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal)
  • Sri Soorya Group of Institutions Kulathupatty

Hospitals

[edit]
  • Government Hospital
  • ESI Dispensary
  • Muthu multi-specialty hospital
  • Valarmathi Clini
  • Jaishree Clinic
  • Baagyalakshmi Hospital
  • Selvaraj Hospital
  • Sri Palaniyappa Hospital
  • D34 Dental Hospital

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Google Earth
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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