Tirupattur
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When to go: Tirupattur month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tirupattur are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and October the wettest (about 160 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 | 17.1 | 16 | 10.1 |
| February | 32.6 | 17.7 | 2 | 11.3 |
| March | 35.4 | 20.6 | 15 | 11.6 |
| April | 37.1 | 23.4 | 16 | 11.6 |
| May | 35.7 | 24.7 | 96 | 10.4 |
| June | 33.7 | 24.1 | 108 | 9.5 |
| July | 32.4 | 23.6 | 120 | 8.1 |
| August | 32.5 | 23.3 | 123 | 8.9 |
| September | 32.0 | 22.8 | 146 | 9.2 |
| October | 30.6 | 21.6 | 160 | 9.1 |
| November | 29.3 | 20.3 | 129 | 8.6 |
| December | 28.5 | 18.5 | 58 | 9.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1886
During the colonial period, the town acquired administrative importance and was later constituted as a municipality in 1886.
- Documented history · 2019
Since 2019 it has served as the headquarters of Tirupathur district.
- Constitution of Tirupattur Municipality
Tirupattur Municipality was constituted as a third-grade municipality in 1886.
- District Headquarters Formation
Tirupattur became the headquarters of the newly formed Tirupathur district following its separation from Vellore district in 2019.
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Tirupattur is a municipality and the administrative headquarters of the Tirupathur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located in northern Tamil Nadu between the Yelagiri and Javadi Hills, the town operates within the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
Chola rule
Hoysala inscriptions
Vijayanagara origins
Referred to historically by names such as Brahmapuram, Thiruperur, and Tiruvanapuram, the settlement underwent a historical turning point in the 14th century when the name Tirupattur emerged during the Vijayanagara period. Medieval inscriptions document a succession of regional dynasties, linking the local heritage to sacred shrines distributed around Aathiyur and Kotiyur.
Colonial administration
Military operations of 1801
British authority transformed the inland route in 1792 when Alexander Read established his headquarters in the municipality. During the Polygar Wars in 1801, military movements involving Colonel James Welsh and Major Sheppard intersected with local fortifications, anchoring the settlement firmly within the administrative and colonial history of Tamil Nadu.
02 · OverviewTirupattur, in brief
Tirupattur is a municipality and the administrative headquarters of Tirupathur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated in the interior of northern Tamil Nadu near the Eastern Ghats, the town lies between the Yelagiri and Javadi Hills.
Historical echoes
Known traditionally as the Sandalwood City because of Indian sandalwood in the surrounding Javadi Hills and its historical association with the trade and storage of sandalwood, the settlement bears a long recorded history. Earlier names documented in inscriptions and administrative records include Brahmapuram, Tiruperur, Tiruvanapuram, Sri Madhava Chaturvedi Mangalam, Veera Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam, and Brahmeeswaram, with ties to Chola, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara rule. District administration records link the development of the present name to the 14th-century Vijayanagara period.
Turning point: administrative reorganisation
A crucial historical turning point unfolded through shifting administrative control. Following the establishment of East India Company authority, Alexander Read made Tirupattur his headquarters in 1792 as an early administrative centre for the territory later organized as Salem district. Local municipal governance was formally constituted in 1886. Successive administrative upgrades elevated the municipality to second grade in 1970, first grade in 1977, and selection-grade status in December 2008.
The decisive modern transition occurred in 2019, when the former Vellore district was divided to create the new districts of Tirupathur and Ranipet. Formally provided for in Government Order (Ms) No. 430 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department dated 12 November 2019, this reorganisation established Tirupattur as the headquarters of the newly formed Tirupathur district.
Geography and society
Occupying level terrain at an average elevation of about 384 metres above mean sea level, the municipal area features predominantly red soils alongside a smaller proportion of black soils. At the 2011 census, Tirupattur recorded a population of 83,612.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tirupattur
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tirupattur located and what are its coordinates?
Tirupattur is situated in India at geographic coordinates 12.4924, 78.5680, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tirupattur?
Tirupattur has a recorded population of approximately 64,125 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tirupattur?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tirupattur include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tirupattur?
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