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NH-7 (Kanyakumari-Kashmir)<br />

NH-46 (Chennai-Bangalore)<br />

NH-66 (Pondicherry-Bangalore)<br />

NH-207 (Sarjapur-Bagalur-Hosur)<br />

NH-219 (Krishnagiri-Kuppam)<br />

Apart from this state highways and district highways are linking almost all the towns and villages<br />

of the district. Four National highways converge at the Head Quarters of this district is unique.<br />

People of Krishnagiri District belong to various racial groups. People from Kashmir, Maharashtra,<br />

Karnataka and Andra have settled in this District. Hence it can be rightly called a Cosmopolitan society.<br />

Ancient Art & Culture is preserved and maintained by inhabitants. The major entertainment for rural folk<br />

form the 'Street Play' (theru koothu) and 'Sevai Attam'.<br />

AGRICULTURE :<br />

The important crops of Krishnagiri District are Paddy, Maize, Ragi, Banana, Sugarcane,<br />

Cotton, Tamarind, Coconut, Mango, Groundnut, Vegetables and Flowers. The district has an excellent<br />

scope for agri business. Regional Agricultural Research Center of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is<br />

functioning efficiently at Paiyur in Kaveripattinam union since 1973 AD. This center is functioning in 18.5

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