Dharmapuri (தருமபுரி) is a district in northwestern Tamil Nadu, India, with its administrative headquarters in Dharmapuri town. It is known for mango cultivation, its dry inland landscape and Hogenakkal Falls, where the Kaveri River flows through rocky terrain near the Karnataka border.
Tamil is the principal language, and village festivals, local temples and weekly markets shape community life. Agriculture supports many households, alongside trade, transport and other services. Mangoes, millets and pulses are among the district’s crops. Hogenakkal is a major visitor destination, while the historic Adhiyamankottai area and the Theerthamalai temple are important cultural landmarks.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, irrigation, groundwater conservation and support for farmers facing uncertain rainfall and prices. Residents also seek better roads, public transport, schools, healthcare and local employment. Waste management and visitor facilities around Hogenakkal, together with protecting river environments and improving services in remote villages, are recurring development priorities.