Thammampatti
Thammampatti
Dharma Nagar | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 11°26′17″N 78°29′01″E / 11.43806°N 78.48361°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 35,804 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 636113 |
| Telephone code | 91-4282 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-77 |
Thammampatti (also known as Dharma Nagar) is a Town Panchayat in the Gangavalli taluk of Salem District of Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located between Pachamalai and the Kolli Hills on the banks of the River Swetha bordering Tiruchirappalli district, and is known mainly for its fine wood carvings. Thammampatti wood carving, which is a signature artwork of artisans in Salem region, is set to become Tamil Nadu’s 36th geographical indication (GI) product in the year 2021.