Nilakkottai
Geography
Nilakkottai is located at 10°10′N 77°51′E / 10.17°N 77.85°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 320 metres (1049 feet).
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 feature manufacturing and assembling units such 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).