Nilakkottai

Nilakottai was a very fine palayam, consisting mainly of arable lands. For his military help to the emperor of Vijayanagar in repelling an invasion, Makkala Nayaka, of the Kambala caste, was rewarded with lands west of Madura where, with the Krishna Devaraya Raya's permission, he built the mud fort of Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D. He ruled for 12 years and was succeeded by his son Kulappa Nayaka.

Along with the Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura, Kulappa was dispossessed by a Chola Prince named Veera Sekara Chozha, and both defeated rulers appealed to the Krishna Deva Raya for help. Krishna Deva Raya sent Kotikam Nagama Nayakar to his aid. Nagama Nayakka suppressed the Chozha ruler and took Madurai,but suddenly he threw off his allegiance and declining to help the Pandya king, usurped the throne . The Vijaya Nagar Emperor demanded that someone cure the defection. Nagama's own son Viswanaha volunteered. He overthrew his father and handed him over to the emperor. As a reward for his loyalty the emperor appointed Viswanha as the governor of Madurai.

When Vishwa Natha Nayakka ruled Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar helped him in many wars with his troops. For example,when Pandiya was giving trouble to Madurai country,Kulappa Nayakkar controlled their revolt with his troops. After Vishwanatha Nayak, Madurai was ruled by Krishappa nayakkar(1554–72).

There is not enough rain for agriculture in Nilakotttai so Kulappa Nayakar could not pay his tribute to British government. Conflict came to a head in 1797 when, after sending his family to Dobinayanakanur, the Polegar gathered forces in Kallarnadu, joined the revolt, and tried unsuccessfully to expel the British garrison from his fort.

Nilakkottai is located at 10.17°N 77.87°E / 10.17; 77.87.[1] It has an average elevation of 320 metres (1049 feet).

As of 2001 India census,[2] Nilakkottai had a population of 19,630. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nilakkottai has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 66%. In Nilakkottai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Nilakottai is famous for its flower markets. They export to all parts of India and overseas. Madurai region's jasmine is famous because of Nilakottai jasmine. Once Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined in Dindugal district. Nilakottai is also famous for its brass vessels and goldsmiths. There is an industrial estate established by SIPCOT, which feature manufacturing and assembling units such fenner (India) limited, Dharani Rubber private limited, Amway and TAFE Tractor Company. https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/uploads/2018/05/2018052936.pdf

Nilakottai assembly constituency (Reserved) is part of Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency).

Agriculture is main interest for in this area farmers.Especially Horticultural is very suitable in this environment and climate.so farmers like a Horticultural cultivate in this zone. Flower Market in this place very famous in Export upward and domestic places. Nilakottai Gold and Brass is very famous compare to nearby other city's. Saturday Market is very famous for your cultivated fruits,vegetables distribute your trade. Totally in this place nearby Rural and agricultural form of the zone.

Government Hospital, ESI Dispensary, Muthu Clinic, VALARMATHI CLINIC, Jaishree Clinic, BAAGYALAKSHMI HOSPITAL

Selvaraj Hospital, Alazhuraja Hospital,