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

#DistrictArea (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:

ParticularsRuralUrbanTotal
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 HouseholdsUrban HouseholdsTotal 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: