Batlagundu

Also known as Vatlakundu, Vattalkundu

Batlagundu is a town in Nilakottai block in Dindigul district in the Madurai Region state of Tamil Nadu, India. The name Vetrilai kundru (Betel leaf hill) later transformed and changed to Vathalagundu. The town is the major gateway to Kodaikanal. Subramaniya Siva was a writer, Indian Freedom Fighter, and activist born in Batlagundu. Batlagundu is the fifth-largest town in the Dindigul district. The town is located in such a way connecting three main districts of South Tamil Nadu (Dindigul, Madurai, and Theni). Batlagundu has most of the voters in Nilakottai Constituency.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Batlagundu
Settlement.other_name: Vathalagundu
Settlement.nickname: Vathilai
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: Batlagundu night view.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Night view of Batlagundu
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Tamil Nadu
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Tamil Nadu
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Zone
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Madurai
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Dindigul district
Settlement.government_type: Special level Panchayat Town
Settlement.governing_body: Batlagundu Special level Panchayat Town
Settlement.leader_title: Town President

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Wikidata facts

Area: 12.94
Elevation: 242
Dialing code: 4543

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postal code: 624202
Commons category: Batlagundu

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Batlagundu is closely associated with Agriculture. The Town has many agricultural lands. It has a big market getting all the vegetables and fruits afresh from the Kodai hills. Batlagundu is an important hub in the Dindigul district. The Town is home to various banana and coconut productions.