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Erode district, Administrative district in Tamil Nadu, India

Located in northern Tamil Nadu, Erode district spans 5,722 square kilometers between the Western and Eastern Ghats, with the Kaveri River flowing through its territory.

The district emerged from the division of Coimbatore in 1979, carrying forward an ancient heritage dating back to the Sangam period under Chera, Pandya, and Chola rulers.

The region excels in textile production with 23,000 small industries operating handlooms and powerlooms, while maintaining traditional turmeric cultivation practices throughout its agricultural lands.

The district contains 375 villages across 14 development blocks, with two revenue divisions centered in Erode and Gobichettipalayam managing local administration and services.

The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve within the district forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, supporting populations of Bengal tigers and Indian elephants.

Location: Tamil Nadu

Inception: 1979

Capital city: Erode

Shares border with: Coimbatore district, Nilgiris district, Tiruppur district, Namakkal district, Salem district, Chamarajanagar district

Website: http://erode.tn.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 11.25000,77.31670

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04

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