Dharmapuri (Tamil: தர்மபுரி) is a city and the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 65 km north of Salem. Dharmapuri is a part of the Kongu Nadu an ancient division of Tamilakam.
The famous Hogenakal water falls is in Dharmapuri district. Rich in Mango farming, the district also boasts one of the best quality marble stone reserves in the world.
Dharmapuri is situated in the northwestern corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Tiruvannamalai and Viluppuram districts on the east, Salem district on the South, Krishnagiri district on the north and the river Kaveri on the west. It is located between latitudes N 11 47’ and 12 33’ and longitudes E 77 02’ and 78 40’. The total geographical area of Dharmapuri district is 4497.77 km² which is 3.46% of Tamil Nadu.Dharmapuri was named as Thahadoor when King Adhiyaman administering the Kongu Nadu; the name itself stating that the district was famous for charity.
