Tamil Nadu (தமிழ்நாடு)
Administrative Divisions
Tamil Nadu are divided into 32 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:
List of Districts of Tamil Nadu
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariyalur | 1940 | 754894 | 389 |
| 2 | Chennai | 175 | 4646732 | 26553 |
| 3 | Coimbatore | 4732 | 3458045 | 731 |
| 4 | Cuddalore | 3703 | 2605914 | 704 |
| 5 | Dharmapuri | 4497 | 1506843 | 335 |
| 6 | Dindigul | 6036 | 2159775 | 358 |
| 7 | Erode | 5760 | 2251744 | 391 |
| 8 | Kancheepuram | 4483 | 3998252 | 892 |
| 9 | Kanniyakumari | 1684 | 1870374 | 1111 |
| 10 | Karur | 2904 | 1064493 | 367 |
| 11 | Krishnagiri | 5129 | 1879809 | 367 |
| 12 | Madurai | 3710 | 3038252 | 819 |
| 13 | Nagapattinam | 2569 | 1616450 | 629 |
| 14 | Namakkal | 3420 | 1726601 | 505 |
| 15 | Perambalur | 1756 | 565223 | 322 |
| 16 | Pudukkottai | 4644 | 1618345 | 348 |
| 17 | Ramanathapuram | 4104 | 1353445 | 330 |
| 18 | Salem | 5237 | 3482056 | 665 |
| 19 | Sivaganga | 4233 | 1339101 | 316 |
| 20 | Thanjavur | 3411 | 2405890 | 705 |
| 21 | The Nilgiris | 2565 | 735394 | 287 |
| 22 | Theni | 2868 | 1245899 | 434 |
| 23 | Thiruvallur | 3394 | 3728104 | 1098 |
| 24 | Thiruvarur | 2274 | 1264277 | 556 |
| 25 | Thoothukkudi | 4745 | 1750176 | 369 |
| 26 | Tiruchirappalli | 4509 | 2722290 | 604 |
| 27 | Tirunelveli | 6693 | 3077233 | 460 |
| 28 | Tiruppur | 5187 | 2479052 | 478 |
| 29 | Tiruvannamalai | 6188 | 2464875 | 398 |
| 30 | Vellore | 6075 | 3936331 | 648 |
| 31 | Viluppuram | 7194 | 3458873 | 481 |
| 32 | Virudhunagar | 4241 | 1942288 | 458 |
- Largest district by area: Viluppuram with 7194 km²
- Largest district by population: Chennai with 4646732 people
- Smallest district by area: Chennai with 175 km²
- Smallest district by population: Perambalur with 565223 people
Geographic and Demographic Overview
- Total Area: 130060km²
- Total Population (2011): 72147030
- High Court: Madras High Court
Population Distribution
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37229590 | 34917440 | 72147030 |
| Male Population | 18679065 | 17458910 | 36137975 |
| Female Population | 18550525 | 17458530 | 36009055 |
Household Distribution
The distribution of households in the Tamil Nadu is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 9528495 | 8996487 | 18524982 |
Question and Answer
Q: What is the capital of the Tamil Nadu?
A: The capital of the Tamil Nadu is Chennai.
Q: When were the Tamil Nadu established as a Union Territory or State?
A: The Tamil Nadu were established as a Union Territory or State on 26-Jan-1950.
Q: How many districts are there in the Tamil Nadu?
A: There are 32 districts in the Tamil Nadu .
Q: What is the largest district by area in the Tamil Nadu?
A: The largest district by area in the Tamil Nadu is Viluppuram, with an area of 7194 km².
Q: Which district in the Tamil Nadu has the largest population?
A: The district with the largest population in the Tamil Nadu is Chennai, with a population of 4646732 people.
Q: What is the total area of the Tamil Nadu?
A: The total area of the Tamil Nadu is 130060 km².
Q: What is the total population of the Tamil Nadu according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Tamil Nadu is 72147030.
Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Tamil Nadu?
A: The Madras High Court has jurisdiction over the Tamil Nadu.
Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Tamil Nadu?
A: The population distribution in the Tamil Nadu is as follows:
- Rural Population: 37229590
- Urban Population: 34917440
Q: How many households are there in the Tamil Nadu?
A: There are 18524982 households in the Tamil Nadu.
Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Tamil Nadu?
A: The population ranges of villages in the Tamil Nadu are:
- Less than 100: 1451
- 100-499: 1395
- 500-999: 2348
- 1000-1999: 4175
- 2000-2999: 2523
- 3000-3999: 1552
- 4000-4999: 946
- 5000 And Above: 1683
Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Tamil Nadu?
A: The population distribution by gender in the Tamil Nadu is as follows:
- Male Population: 36137975
- Female Population: 36009055
Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Tamil Nadu?
A: The smallest district by area in the Tamil Nadu is Chennai, with an area of 175 km².
Q: Which district in the Tamil Nadu has the smallest population?
A: The district with the smallest population in the Tamil Nadu is Perambalur, with a population of 565223 people.
Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India?
A: Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India include: