Dindigul district facts for kids
Dindigul district is a special area in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, India. It was created in 1985 from parts of the Madurai district. The main city, Dindigul, is where the district's government offices are located.
The district covers about 6,266 square kilometers. It's divided into smaller parts like three Revenue Divisions, nine Taluks, and 14 Panchayat Unions to help manage things. In 2011, over 2.1 million people lived here. For every 1,000 boys, there were 998 girls, which is a good balance compared to the rest of India.
Economy and Development
How Dindigul is Growing
The economy of Dindigul district is mostly based on farming and small industries. Many people work in agriculture, growing crops like rice, sugarcane, and cotton. There are also some factories that process these farm products.
In 2006, the Indian government recognized Dindigul as one of the areas that needed more help with development. Because of this, it receives special funding from a program called the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). This money helps to improve things like roads, schools, and healthcare in the district, making life better for the people who live there.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Dindigul para niños
