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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
- “Drug-Free Tamil Nadu” Pledge.
- 12-Digit Livestock Ear Tag Identification Number.
- 12th National Handloom Day Celebrations on August 7.
- 13th Dindigul Book Festival to Be Held from 22.10.2026 to 01.11.2026.
- 13th Dindigul District Book Festival.
- 200 Units of Free Electricity Scheme.
- 2027 Haj Pilgrimage.
- 2027 Population Census Training Programme.
- 2301 Polling Stations Set Up Across Seven Assembly Constituencies.
- 24-Hour Automatic Milk Vending Machine Inaugurated in Kodaikanal.
- 24×7 Election Control Room.
- 4,232 Candidates Appeared for the Combined Civil Services Examination.
- 49th WorldSkills Competition 2028.
- 63rd Flower Show at Bryant Park, Kodaikanal Continues Successfully.
- 63rd Flower Show at Kodaikanal to Delight Summer Tourists from May 20–31, 2026.
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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