RANIPET DISTRICT

Ranipet district is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu, India, formed by

trifurcating Vellore district. The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced its proposal on
15 August 2019, together with Tirupattur district. However, it was officially declared on 28
November 2019 by Tamil Nadu Government. The town of Ranipet would serve as the district
headquarters. The district shares borders with districts of Vellore on the
west, Kanchipuram on the east, Tiruvannamalai on the south and Thiruvallur on the
northeast. River Palar passes along the district bordering Ranipet and Arcot towns. The
largest taluk and town in the district is Arakkonam.

History
Ranipet was built around the year 1771 by Sadut-ulla-khan, the Nawab of Carnatic, in
honor of the youthful widow of Desingh Raja of Gingee, who committed Sati upon her
husband’s death. Out of respect for Desingh Raja’s valour and his wife’s devotion, the
Nawab formed a new village opposite to Arcot on the Northern bank of Palar River and
named it Ranipet. The town gained importance since the establishment of European
contonment. About a mile west of Ranipet is a remarkable thope extending along the Palar
River, for a distance of 4.8 Km which is known as ‘Navlakh Bagh’. It is supposed to contain
9 lakhs of trees and hence the name “Navlakh Bagh”. South India’s first rail was operated
between Royapuram to Ranipet. On August 15, 2019, Ranipet became the district
headquarters for the Ranipet district after announcement of the newly created district. The
District has been formally inaugurated and started functioning from 28th November, 2019,
then by becoming the 36th District of Tamil Nadu.

About District

Origin

Ranipet district is a district of Tamil Nadu, India, formed by trifurcating the Vellore
district. The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced its proposal on August 15, 2019,
together with Tirupattur district. However it was officially declared on November 28, 2019
by Chief Minister. The town of Ranipet would serve as the district headquarters.
Administrative Units
 Ranipet District consists of two Revenue Divisions, Ranipet and Arakkonam, Six
Taluks., Arcot, Walajah, Kalavai, Sholinghur, Arakkonam, and Nemili, Eighteen Revenue
Firkas, Arakkonam South, Arakkonam North, Pallur, Paranji, Kaveripakkam, Panapakkam,
Nemili, Sholinghur, Banavaram, Velam, Walajah,Ranipet, Visharam, Arcot, Timiri,
Pudupadi, Kalavai and Mambakkam., comprising of 330 Revenue Villages. The District has
seven blocks, Arakkonam, Kaveripakkam, Nemili, Sholinghur, Walajah, Arcot and Timiri,
comprising of 288 Village Panchayats. There are five Municipalities, Ranipet, Arakkonam,
Walajah, Arcot, Melvisharam and Nine Town Panchayats, Sholinghur, Kaveripakkam,
Timiri, Kalavai, Nemili, Thakkolam, Panapakkam, Vilapakkam, Ammoor.

Physical Features
Ranipet is connected with major cities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh.
The National Highways passing through Ranipet are NH 46 (Bangalore–Chennai road) and
NH 4 from Ranipet to Chennai.

Minerals and Mining

The District is rich in mineral deposits

Pilgrim Centers
Narasimmar Temple, Sholingar There is an inscription of 14th century in the Big Hill
and another of 17th century in Small Hill and also a inscription in Telugu Language. There is
a small window opposite to Lord Narasimhas Shrine at Big Hill, through which the Lord give
darsan to Yoga Anjeneya at Small Hill. Yoga Narasimhar is facing east and the Small Hill is
at the eastern side of the Big Hill. Swamy Dhottachar used to worship Lord Varadaraja
Perumal of Kanchi on the third day of Brahmotchavam every year. Once he was not able to
visit kanchi and thus missed the Seva. The worried Dhottachar offered prayers to Lord
Varadharajar sitting on the banks of Brahma Theertham at Sholinghur.
Rathnagiri – Balamurugan Temple 15km from Vellore, Ratnagiri is famous for the
Murugan temple situated small hillock. It is said that the temple was built in the 14th Century
A.D. But renovations were made recently.

Industries
Ranipet is an industrial hub southern India. There are a number of large- and medium-
scale leather industries making both finished leather and leather articles such as shoes and
garments for export. There are other small-scale industries in Ranipet, mostly engaged in
chemical, leather and tool making. These industries are the major lifeline for the town.

Ranipet District Complete Details

Ranipet District Information

Total Area 2234.32 sq.kms

Total Population 12,10,277
Population Density 540/km2
Average Annual Rainfall 938 mm
Climate Condition 29.8*c Maximum and 18.5*c Minimum
STD Landline Code 04172
Pin Codes 632***
Nearest Airport Chennai International Airport (105 km from Ranipet)
Bus Stand Arcot Municipality Bus Stand Ranipet
Railway Station Ranipet Railway Station Ranipet
Ranipet District Court Contact Number 0416 2253068
Collector Office Phone Number, Email id 04172 271000, collr-rpt@gov.in
District Health Officer Dial Number, Email id
District Education Office Telephone Number 0416 2221678
District Employment Office Number 0416 2220042
Revenue Officer Phone Number, Email id 9489543000, land.rpt19@gmail.com
Registrar Office Phone Number, Email id
Head Post Office Phone Number 04172 272244