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Uthangarai is a municipality in Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu โ located 52 km east of Krishnagiri town. Situated at an elevation of 381 metres, it is the taluk headquarters and a key hub for 4 surrounding districts: Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai and Vellore.
Widely known as an educational city, Uthangarai boasts competitive private and government institutions. SIPCOT Industrial Institute is headquartered here. The town has a high literacy rate of 85.11%, above the state average of 80.09%, with male literacy at 90.58%.
Agriculture is the backbone of Uthangarai. The surrounding rural expanse of 512 kmยฒ supports farming communities across 182 villages. The region is facing challenges due to erratic rainfall, making water conservation and government schemes critical for livelihoods.
Home to the historic Pambar Aru bridge โ attributed to Karikala Chola โ Uthangarai holds deep cultural significance. The town celebrates diverse traditions with Hindu temples and cultural landmarks. Tamil, Telugu and Kannada are all spoken here, reflecting a multicultural community.
Town Grounds ยท Free Entry
Govt Hall ยท Open to all entrepreneurs
Taluk Office ยท Farmers welcome
Periyar Road ยท All unions
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