Nilakkottai
Nilakkottai (also spelt as Nilakottai) is a town in Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This Town constituted in the year of 1958 1st grade Town Panchayat. In the year 1970 constituted as Selection Grade. This Town Panchayat is coming under municipal Act from the year 1996. In 2004 It as called Special Village Panchayat. Again on 2006 as selection grade Town Panchayat.
Nilakottai | |
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city | |
  Nilakottai Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10.17°N 77.87°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Dindigul |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 19,630 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
History
Nilakottai palayam was one of the 26 palayam in Dindigul province. The founder of Nilakottai Kulappa Nayajar came from Vijayanagaram in the year of 1366 A.D before the period of Vishwanatha Nayak.
Kulappa Nayak
Nilakottai was a very fine palayam, consisting mainly of arable lands. For his military help to the emperor of Vijayanagar in repelling an invasion, Makkala Nayaka, of the Kambala caste, was rewarded with lands west of Madura where, with the Krishna Devaraya Raya's permission, he built the mud fort of Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D. He ruled for 12 years and was succeeded by his son Kulappa Nayaka.
Along with the Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura, Kulappa was dispossessed 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 Nayakka suppressed the Chozha ruler and took Madurai,but suddenly he threw off his allegiance and declining to help the Pandya king, usurped the throne . The Vijaya Nagar Emperor demanded that someone cure the defection. Nagama's own son Viswanaha 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.
When Vishwa Natha Nayakka ruled Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar helped him in many wars with his troops. For example,when Pandiya was giving trouble to Madurai country,Kulappa Nayakkar controlled their revolt with his troops. After Vishwanatha Nayak, Madurai was ruled by Krishappa nayakkar(1554–72).
Under British Rule
There is not enough rain for agriculture in Nilakotttai so Kulappa Nayakar could not pay his tribute to British government. 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.
Geography
Nilakkottai is located at 10.17°N 77.87°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 320 metres (1049 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 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 jasmine. Once Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined in Dindugal district. Nilakottai is also famous for its brass vessels and goldsmiths. There is an industrial estate established by SIPCOT, which feature manufacturing and assembling units such 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 Schools
Nadar High School, Phone: +91 4543 230 677 Nadar Middle School
HNUPR Higher Secondary School
Government Higher Secondary School
Sourastra school
Private Schools
KCM Matriculation Higher Secondary School Damien Public school Royal Public school karunaidhan school
Higher Education
GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN(UNIVERSITY OF MOTHER TERESA)
Points Of Interest
Agriculture is 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 speciality hospital, Valarmathi Clinic, Jaishree Clinic, Baagyalakshmi Hospital, Selvaraj Hospital, Alazhuraja Hospital, Sri Palaniyappa Hospital, D34 dental hospital.
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nilakkottai
- "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.