 Now It Comes Under Erode Lok Shaba Constituency 

The town has attained the status of a Municipality in the year 1866 and functioning as the First Grade Municipality from 09.05.1983.The town developments completely depend on the agricultural activities and Commerce and Trades.Dharapuram was part of the Chera kingdom until 850 A.D. From 1000 A.D. to 1275 A.D., the area was ruled by the Kongu Cholas under the name Vanchipuri.