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Nilakottai.
city
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
DistrictDindigul
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 • Total
19,630
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Nilakkottai (also spelt as Nilakottai) is a town in the Dindigul district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Town was constituted in the year of 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.

History

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

Kulappa Nayak

Nilakottai was a palayam, consisting mainly of arable lands. For his military help to the emperor of Vijayanagar in repelling an invasion, Makkala Nayaka, of the Kambala caste, was rewarded with lands west of Madura where, with the Krishna Devaraya Raya's permission, he built the mud fort of Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D. He ruled for 12 years and was succeeded by his son Kulappa Nayaka. [citation needed]

Along with the Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura, Kulappa was dispossessed 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. Nagami Nayakka suppressed the Chozha ruler and took Madurai, But suddenly he threw off his allegiance and declining to help the Pandya king, Usurped the throne. The Vijaya Nagar Emperor demanded that someone cure the defection. Nagama's son Viswanaha 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]

When Vishwa Natha Nayakka had ruled Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar helped him in many wars with his troops. For example, When Pandiya was giving trouble to Madurai country, Kulappa Nayakkar controlled their revolt with his troops. After Vishwanatha Nayak, Madurai was ruled by Krishappa Nayakkar(1554–1572).

Under British Rule

There is not enough rain for agriculture in Nilakotttai so Kulappa Nayakar could not 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]From building Skyscrapers to Japanese cabinet making to electrical engineering to running your cooperative.

Geography

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

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

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 jasmine. Once Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined in 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. https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/uploads/2018/05/2018052936.pdf

Government

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

Education

Public & Private Schools

KCM Matriculation Higher Secondary School

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

Her Girls Higher Secondary School Nilakottai

R. C. Higher Secondary School Michealpalayam

R. C. Higher Secondary School Silukkuvarpatti

JEYA MATRICULATION SCHOOL, BANGALAPATTY

NADAR High School, NILAKOTTAI

Nadar Middle School, Nilakottai, Tamil Nadu

St. Josephs Middle School Silukkuvarpatti

Higher Education

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

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

References

  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.