Mazhanadu
This region was owned by the Chera Dynasty. It includes the Districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. In the ancient sangam age this region was ruled by Mazhavar King Kolli Mazhavan. Famous Sangam poetess Avvaiyar had cordial relations with the chieftains like Athiyamān Nedumān Añci of Thagadoor and Valvil Ori of Kollimalai. ref>"பன்னிரு திருமுறை பாட்டும் பொருளும்". www.thevaaram.org.</ref>[2] and was once ruled by Kolli Mazhavan and his successors, and was well-known for its water resources. It was mentioned in a Tamil poem.[3]
Mazhanadu | |
|---|---|
Geographical area | |
 Salem, Tamil Nadu, largest metropolitan city in the region. | |
| Nickname: Steel City | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Covering districts | Salem, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Krishnagiri |
| Largest City | |
| Government | |
| • Body | Government of Tamil Nadu, Government of India |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,595,309 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 620-636xxx |
| Vehicle registration | TN 24, TN 27, TN 28, TN 29, TN 30,TN 34, TN 45, TN 46, TN 48, TN 52, TN 54, TN 61, TN 70, TN 77, TN 88, TN 90, TN 93 |
Demographics and Geography
The table below lists geographic and demographic parameters for districts that constitute Mazhanadu.
| S.No. | Districts | Headquarters | Established | Area (km²) | Population (2011 Census) | Population density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem | Salem | 1 November 1956 | 5,205 | 3,482,056[4] | 669 |
| 2 | Dharmapuri | Dharmapuri | 2 October 1965 | 4,497.77 | 1,506,843[5] | 335 |
| 3 | Namakkal | Namakkal | 1 January 1997 | 3363 | 1,726,601[6] | 513 |
| 4 | Krishnagiri | Krishnagiri | 9 February 2004 | 5,143 | 1,879,809[7] | 366 |
References
- "Census of India". Government of India. 2001. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
- "Periyapuranam - Tamil and Vedas". tamilandvedas.com.
- ":: TVU ::". www.tamilvu.org.
- "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Salem district". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Dharmapuri district". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Namakkal district". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Krishnagiri district". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
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