Area: 5086 square kilometers
Literacy Rate: 72.41% - Male: 79.65%, Female: 64.86%
Density of population: 370 people per square kilometer
Male Female Ratio: 1000:956
Boundaries of Krishnagiri District
North: Andhra Pradesh
South: Dharmapuri District
East: Vellore District, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu
West: Karnataka
Krishnagiri District Average Rainfall: 830 mm
Krishnagiri District Average Temperature in Summer: 35 deg C
Krishnagiri District Average Temperature in Winter: 19 deg C
KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Thenpennai River, South Pennar River, Vanniyar River, Cauvery River
Revenue Divisions: Krishnagiri, Hosur
Taluks: Krishnagiri, Hosur, Pochampalli, Uthangarai, Denkanikotta
Assembly Constituencies: Bargur, Hosur, Kaveripattinam, Krishnagiri, Thalli, Uthangarai, Veppanahalli
Lakes and Dams: Krishnagiri Dam, Pambaru Dam, Kelavarppalli Dam, Barur Lake, Chinnaru Dam, Mayil Ravanan Lake, Ramanayakan Lake
Krishnagiri District Nearby Attractions
1. Boat House at Krishnagiri-Salem Highway
2. Sayed Basha Hill, Fort and Museum
3. Lord Krishna Temple
4. Kattuveera Anjaneyar Temple
5. Cave Temple
6. Sivan Temple
7. Thali – Little England
8. Rajaji Memorial at Thorapalli
9. Rayakottah
10. Mallachandram
11. Krishnagiri Reservoir Project
Krishnagiri District Facts: One of the two largest producers of mangoes in India. The national highways NH 7, NH 46, NH 66, NH 219, NH 207 pass through the district. This is the top producer of Ragi in Tamil Nadu.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, ragi, maize, banana, sugarcane, cotton, tamarind, coconut, groundnut, vegetables, flowers
Major Industries: Many industries are located at Hosur. Other activities are mining, forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries
What is Krishnagiri District Famous For: Mangoes, granite
Famous People From Krishnagiri District: C. Rajagopalachari
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
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