District Collector Office in Kancheepuram
About Kancheepuram District
Welcome to Kancheepuram, the spectacular "City of Thousand Temples", beautifully situated on the northern East Coast of Tamil Nadu. Framed by a stunning 87.2 kilometers of coastline along the Bay of Bengal, the district spans over 1,655 square kilometers and perfectly balances a deeply spiritual heritage with a rapidly expanding modern footprint. Acting as the spiritual heart of the region, the historic temple town of Kancheepuram serves as the district headquarters, offering a captivating blend of ancient Pallava architecture and world-famous silk weaving. Fueled by the vital waters of the Palar river, the district's fertile red loam and lateritic soils beautifully support a robust agricultural sector, heavily cultivating paddy, sugarcane, and groundnuts. Whether you are exploring its expansive coastal regions or traversing its ancient temple corridors, Kancheepuram remains an iconic symbol of Tamil Nadu's glorious past and thriving present.
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General Information
- District: Kancheepuram
- HeadQuarters: Kancheepuram
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 1655.94 Sq.Kms
- Coastline: 87.2 Kms
Population Details
- Total: 11,66,401
- Male: 5,62,309
- Female: 5,95,910
- Density: 653 / Sq.Km
Geography & Environment
The district is highly favored by both the Northeast and Southwest monsoons, with the magnificent Palar River acting as the primary lifeline for its communities. Showcasing incredible ecological diversity, Kancheepuram features over 23,586 hectares of beautiful forest area, alongside small picturesque hills in the southern Maduranthakam taluk and a stunning 87.2 km coastline running along the Bay of Bengal.
Agriculture & Economy
Agriculture strongly anchors the district's rural economy, with a significant 20% of the population engaged in farming. The landscape features diverse soil types, ranging from coastal sandy alluvium to highly fertile red loam and lateritic soils, perfectly cultivating vast fields of paddy, groundnuts, sugarcane, cereals, and millets across 48,145 hectares of cropped area.
Heritage & Culture
Revered as the "City of Thousand Temples," Kancheepuram is a monumental spiritual epicenter known globally for its breathtaking Dravidian architecture, historic Pallava-era monuments, and the intricate weaving of exquisite Kanjeevaram silk sarees. The district attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists each year, standing as a proud beacon of South Indian culture and heritage.