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ABOUT DISTRICT
Dindigul district was carved out of the composite Madurai District on 15.9.1985 and the first District Collector was Thiru.M.Madhavan Nambiar, I.A.S. Dindigul District had the names of Dindigul Anna , Quaid-e-Milleth and Mannar Thirumalai. Dindigul, which was under the rule of the famous Muslim Monarch, Tippusultan, has a glorious past. The historical Rock Fort of this district was constructed by the famous Naik King Muthukrishnappa Naicker. It is located between 10° 05’ and 10° 09’ North Latitude and 77° 30’ and 78° 20’ East Longitude.
This district is bound by Madurai, Karur, Tiruchirappalli and Theni districts. It is spread over on area of 6266.64 Sq. Km. It comprises of 3 Revenue Divisions, 10 Taluks
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND SERVICES
- Photo Exhibition on Tamil Nadu Government Schemes.
- Flags Off JOSH Team and TB Awareness Rally.
- Public Distribution System Grievance Redressal Camp.
- New ITI Portal Reopened for Online Applications from October 1 to 31, 2026.
- Pradhan Mantri Apprenticeship Recruitment Camp.
- Special Camp for Young and First-Time Voter.
- Community Baby Shower Ceremony.
- Collector Inspects Ongoing Development Projects in Vedasandur Panchayat Union.
- Special Grievance Redressal Camp for Transgender Persons.
- Christians Returning from Jerusalem Holy Pilgrimage Can Apply for Subsidy.
- Collector Inspects Ongoing Development Projects in Vadamadurai.
- Applications Invited for Two Full-Time Member Posts in Permanent Lok Adalat.
- Public Grievance Redressal Day Meeting.
- District Collector inspects sanitation works.
- Free Siddha Medical Camp.
DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
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Head Quarters
Dindigul -
Area
6266.64 Sq.Kms -
Language
Tamil , English -
Population
21,59,775
LOCATION
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Collectorate Control Room 1077
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Police 100
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Child Helpline 1098
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Fire and Rescue 101
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Women Helpline 1091
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Voter Helpline 1950
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