Nilakkottai
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Nilakottai. | |
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  Nilakottai. Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°10′N 77°52′E / 10.17°N 77.87°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Dindigul |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 19,630 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+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 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, 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 1366 A.D. before the period of Vishwanatha Nayak. [citation needed]
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. [citation needed]
Along with the Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura, Kulappa was deposed 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 defeated 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. [citation needed]
During Vishwanatha Nayakkar 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
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
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).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] 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. 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. 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, Bangalpatty
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
- ^ Google Earth
- ^ "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.