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Dharapuram is a Municipality in the Tirupur district of Tamilnadu. The population of Dharapuram is 56007. The total Firka of Dharapuram is 7 and it’s having 77 villages. In ancient times it was known as Rajarajapuram and it was the capital of Kongu Nadu under Kongu Cholas. Dharapuram lies on the bank of Amaravathi River. Facts about Dharapuram water scarcity. Dharapuram is one of the least rainfall areas of Tamilnadu . It comes under the semi arid region in Tamilnadu state. The people of Dharapuram over exploiting of groundwater for both household and agricultural purpose. Most of the factories, schools, government offices are spending huge money for either buying or for purifying water for drinking and cooking purpose. A sample survey conducted in Aurobindo Vidhyalaya School (CBSE), showed that out of 800 students’ homes,578 students are having bore well for both agriculture and household purposes. The survey also shows that groundwater quality is showing declining trends throughout many parts of Dharapuram. The preference for water intensive agriculture with the growing population, is putting enormous pressure on the fragile freshwater resources in Dharapuram. Growing water scarcity problems pose serious threat to agriculture, social sustainability and economic growth of the Dharapuram municipality. Pollution of groundwater due to indiscriminate disposal of industrial effluents and municipal wastes in Amaravati River is a major concern in Dharapuram.