List of Districts in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, a vibrant state in Southern India, was established in 1956 with only 13 districts. But now it's grown to a whopping 38! Spanning 130,058 square kilometres with 72 million residents. Tamil Nadu has grown over the years. Therefore, the Districts of Tamil Nadu boast each with its charm and character.

You might have been wondering what we are talking about today. Aren't you? 

Well, today, we will talk about the Tamil Nadu district we have. We have got all the scoop right here. From the old ones to the new ones, we have listed them all. So, without any hassle, you will get much more information about the district map and demographic information related to Tamil Nadu.

How many Districts are in Tamil Nadu? 

Tamil Nadu has a total of 38 districts. Yes, you heard that right! And guess what? Each district is headed by its own officer, usually from the Indian Administrative Service. But wait, there's more! The state districts in Tamil Nadu are divided into several subdivisions, municipalities, and blocks for better administration. Here, we are sharing the overview of the districts in Tamil Nadu below.

Total Number of Districts	38
Formation	1 November 1956
State Capital	Chennai
Total Area	130058 km2
Total Population	72147030

Evolution of Tamil Nadu Districts: Adding New Faced to the Map

In recent years, Tamil Nadu had some drastic changes in its district count. The state boards a total of 30th districts. The latest tradition came in 2020, marking a new chapter in Tamil Nadu's administrative landscape.

Let's see a quick rundown of the district updates in recent years:

Date	Events
January 5, 2018	The Chennai District Expansion to broader areas
November 22, 2018	Tenkasi District was carved out from Tirunelveli
November 26, 2018	Kallakurichi District was formed from Viluppuram District
November 29, 2018	Tirupattur and Ranipet districts emerged as separate entities from Vellore.
November 30, 2018	Chengalpattu district was established, splitting from Kanchipuram.
March 24, 2020	Mayiladuthurai district was created, separating from Nagapattinam.

List of Districts in Tamil Nadu Demographics: Headquarters, Population & Area 

S.No	District	Headquarters	Area (km²)	Population (2011)
1	Ariyalur	Ariyalur	1,940	754,894
2	Chengalpattu	Chengalpattu	2,944.96	2,556,244
3	Chennai	Chennai	178.2	4,681,087
4	Coimbatore	Coimbatore	4,723	4,224,107
5	Cuddalore	Cuddalore	3,678	2,280,530
6	Dharmapuri	Dharmapuri	4,497.77	2,833,252
7	Dindigul	Dindigul	6,266.64	1,918,960
8	Erode	Erode	5,706	2,250,085
9	Kallakurichi	Kallakurichi	3,520.37	1,370,281
10	Kancheepuram	Kancheepuram	1,655.94	1,166,401
11	Kanniyakumari	Nagercoil	1,672	1,669,763
12	Karur	Karur	2,895.57	933,791
13	Krishnagiri	Krishnagiri	5,143	1,883,731
14	Madurai	Madurai	3,892	1,560,893
15	Mayiladuthurai	Mayiladuthurai	3,702.82	2,095,902
16	Nagapattinam	Nagapattinam	2,715.83	1,487,055
17	Namakkal	Namakkal	3,876.05	2,030,984
18	The Nilgiris	Udagamandalam	2,452.50	764,826
19	Perambalur	Perambalur	1,757.15	520,950
20	Pudukottai	Pudukkottai	4,651	1,482,090
21	Ramanathapuram	Ramanathapuram	4,120.80	1,334,779
22	Ranipet	Ranipet	2,230.65	1,630,236
23	Salem	Salem	5,205	2,992,754
24	Sivagangai	Sivagangai	4,086	13,39,101
25	Tenkasi	Tenkasi	2916.13	14,07,627
26	Thanjavur	Thanjavur	3,396.57	2,216,138
27	Theni	Theni	3,066	1,094,724
28	Thiruvallur	Thiruvallur	3,422.43	3,728,104
29	Thiruvarur	Thiruvarur	2,161	1,165,213
30	Thoothukudi	Thoothukudi	4,621	1,565,743
31	Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli	4,407	2,388,831
32	Thirunelveli	Thirunelveli	3,842.37	1,665,253
33	Tirupathur	Tirupattur	1,792.92	1,111,812
34	Tiruppur	Tiruppur	5,186.34	1,917,033
35	Tiruvannamalai	Tiruvannamalai	6,191	2,181,853
36	Vellore	Vellore	2,608.27	2,604,709
37	Viluppuram	Viluppuram	7,217	2,203,160
38	Virudhunagar	Virudhunagar	4,279	1,847,585

Administrative Structure of the District in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, districts are further divided into smaller units, which we call sub-divisions. These divisions help in managing local affairs efficiently. The Overseas Revenue Administration coordinates with law and enforcement, implements government schemes and delivers public services like healthcare and education.

Revenue Division	87
Municipal Corporations	15
Taluks	310
Municipalities	121
Blocks	385
Village Panchayats	12,618
Town Panchayats	528

Districts in Tamil Nadu Map

The geographical location in the state of Tamil Nadu will help you know the districts of Tamil Nadu better. This will help you identify the locations and the area. We have shared the Tamil Nadu district map here.

You can explore the map and find the geographic locations of the Tamil Nadu State. Get a better idea about the size of the Tamil Nadu districts.

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