| Voice of R Selvam :
Krishnagiri
Sanitation is very poor. Children do not get to eat good nutritious
food. This causes iron deficiency.
There is high rate of drop outs among girls.
We are a Naxalite affected area.
Female infanticide is highly prevalent. Government should make efforts
to stop this grievous crime.
Krishnagiri District
Population
in Krishnagiri (Census 2011)
Total Population
Total : 1883731
Male : 963152
Female : 920579
Disabled population
Total
disabled population : 71156
In seeing : 25443
In speech : 8175
In hearing : 4059
In movement : 24058
Mental : 9421
Rank ( VoiceOfBharat.org Analysis
)
Backwardness : Does not figure in list of 447 backward
districts
Disability : NA
HIV : A Category dists
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Literacy Ratio : NA
Water : Flouride in Groundwater above permissible limits
Brief About Krishnagiri District
Krishnagiri District has prehistoric importance. Archeological
sources confirm the presence of habitats of man kind during Paleolithic,
Neolithic and Mesolithic Ages. Various rock paintings and rock carvings
of Indus Valley civilization and Iron Age seen in this district
support the historical significance of this district.
The heart of 'Krishnagiri','Hosur' and 'Uthangarai'
were known as 'Eyil Nadu', 'Murasu Nadu' and 'Kowoor Nadu' respectively.
During Chola period, Krishnagiri region was called 'Nigarili Chola
Mandlam' and 'Vidhugadhazhagi Nallur'. Under 'Nulamba' rule it was
popular as 'Nulambadi' according to historical sources.Hero stones
were erected for those whose lost their lives in pursuit of adventure.
There was a tradition of erecting memorial stones for people who
sacrifice their lives for the sake of their kings since 'Sangam
Age'. These memorial stones were called 'Navagandam'. Plenty of
memorial stones available in this district speak volumes about the
valour and virtues of the people. Part of Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri
and Mysore were together named as "Thagadur Nadu" in Sangam Age."Adhiayaman",
the noble king offered 'Karunelli' (Goose Berry) to the great poetess
"Avvaiyar" who adorned his court for her long life.
Krishnagiri was once ruled by Adhiyaman and hence
also known as 'Adhiayaman Nadu'. This region was ruled by Pallavas,
Gangas, Nulambas, Cholas, Hoysalas, Vijaya Nagar Emperors, Bijapur
Sultans, Wudayars of Mysore and Nayaks of Madurai. This region of
krishnagiri served as gateway of Tamil Nadu and the protective barrier
for Sourthern region defending onslaughts from barriers with motives
of imperialism and exploitation. Twelve Forts in this region were
popularly known as 'Bara Mahal' Forts. These forts have borne the
funs of many attacks by Mysore and Andhra rulers. Krishnagiri Fort
become the first and forth most defensive place. The majestic fortress
built on Krishnagiri hill by the Vijaya Nagar Emperors, stands as
testimony still now. ' "Kundani" a place in Krishnagiri District
was once the Head Quarters of the Hoysala king 'Veera Ramanathan'
in 13th Centuty AD. 'Jagadevarayan', Hoysala kind made'Jagadevi'
(one of the 'Bara Mahal' forts) as his capital.During I Mysore war
the British troops passed through Krishnagiri to attack Hyder Ali's
Forces at 'Kaveripattinam'. British army was defeated here. In II
Mysore war entire region of Salem and Karnataka came under Hyder
Ali's control. Hyder Ali fought bravely against the English at Krishnagiri.In
II Mysore war after the "Treaty of Srirangapattinam" entire region
of Salem and Barah Mahal were surrendered to the British. In 1792
AD, Captain Alexander Reed became the first District Collector of
this region. Under the diplomacy of Robert Clive, the then Governor
of Madras Presidency, Krishnagiri became the headquarters of Bara
Mahal.A mint was established at krishnagiri in 1794 AD. Gold, silver
and copper coins were forged here. Rayakottai once the strong hold
of British lost its importance for defense by 1880 AD. Many soldiers
from krishnagiri region took part in the world war and lost their
lives. Even today a large number of youth from this krishnagiri
district are in the service of our Mother Land. many patriots and
sons of this soil participated in the nations freedom struggle.
One among them was the "Wise Old Man, Dr .C. Raja Gopalachari",
who from a small village in this district rose to the highest position
in the nation as the first Governor General of independent India
and also as Chief Minister.
About Distrct
The holy land of wise scholars, men of valour
and courage, blessed with the green valleys, hills and hillocks
and inhabited by people known for innovative farming was divided,
for the formation of Krishnagiri district, carved out of Dharmapuri
district as 30th district of Tamil Nadu.
'Krishna' refers to 'black' and 'giri' refers to
'hill'. This district is gifted with black granite hillocks and
named as "krishnagiri".
The region came under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya and hence it
might have been named after this king. Krishnagiri district
is bounded by Vellore and Thiruvannamalai districts in the East,
Karnataka state in the west, State of Andhra Pradesh in the North
Dharmapuri District in the south. Its area is 5143 Sq. Kms. This
district is elevated from 300m to 1400m above the mean sea level.
It is located between 11º 12'N to 12º 49'N Latitude,77º 27'E to
78º 38'E Longitude. Eastern part of the district experiences hot
climate and Western part has a contrasting cold climate. the average
rainfall is 830 mm per annum. March - June is summer season.
July - November is Rainy Season and between December - February
winter prevails. Three languages namely Tamil, Telugu and Kannada
are predominantly spoken in this district. Major religions are Hindu,
Islam and Christianity. This district stands as an ideal exhibit
of National integration and religious harmony. The society exhibit
the confluence of different languages and religions
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