Tiruppur District With Talukas: Tiruppur District is a district of the Indian state Tamil Nadu, formed in February 2009. The district is well-developed and industrialized. The Tiruppur banian industry, the cotton market, kangeyam bull and the famous uthukklui butter, among other things, provide for a vibrant economy. The city of Tiruppur is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district is named after the city of Tiruppur in Mahabaratham. Arjun (Pandavas) returned the cattle captured by enemies and returned to Dharapuram Nirai Thiruputhal and became Tiruppur. Tiruppur district lies in the western part of Tamil Nadu, bordering the Western Ghats, and hence, the district enjoys a moderate climate. The district is surrounded by
Coimbatore district in the west,
Erode district to the North and northeast,
Karur district in the east and
Dindigul district in the southeast. To the south, Tiruppur is surrounded by
Kerala state (Idukki district). The Amaravati River is the main source of irrigation in the district. Amaravathi Dam, which created Amaravathi Reservoir, is located at Amaravathinagar.
Tiruppur District
According to the 2011 census, Tiruppur district had a population of 2,479,052 with a sex ratio of 989 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average. The average literacy of the district was 71.02%. The city of Tiruppur, at the heart of the district, is a textile centre. The agricultural sector is predominantly small and marginal farmers with less than two hectares of land holdings. Tiruppur is also known as the knitwear capital of India, accounting for 90% of India's cotton knitwear export. It has spurred the textile industry in India for the past three decades. It contributes to a huge amount of foreign exchange in India. Tiruppur has a good educational infrastructure. The city has only a few engineering colleges, but the proximal areas and nearby cities of Coimbatore and Erode augurs well. There are 7 Government hospitals. Tiruppur is well connected by roadways, rails and airport. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport.
Talukas in Tiruppur District
| Tiruppur North |
Tiruppur South |
| Avinashi |
Uthukuli |
| Palladam |
Dharapuram |
| Kangayam |
Udumalpet |
| Madathukulam |
