Dharapuram

Dharapuram is a town situated along the banks of Amaravati River in Thiruppur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in South India and was the capital of Kongu Nadu under the Cheras, Western Ganga Dynasty and later Kongu Cholas, at which time it was known as Veeradapuram. Amaravathi River flows through the town. As of 2011, the town had a population of 67,007. The city houses famous temples including Agatheeswarar Temple, Kaadu Hanumanthasamy temple and many other old temples. Dharapuram Town is a small agricultural marketing centre for a large rural hinterland in the Thiruppur. The town is 50 km towards of the District Headquarters Thiruppur, 55 km towards the Pollachi, 33 km towards the Kangeyam, 75 km towards the Erode, 75 km towards the Karur, 70 km towards the Dindigul, 35 km towards the Palani and 75 km towards the industrial town Coimbatore. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport located 70 km from Dharapuram.