District Collector Office in Pudukkottai
About Pudukkottai District
Welcome to Pudukkottai, a magnificent former princely state globally renowned for its breathtaking cultural heritage, spectacular palaces, and ancient monuments. Organized as a separate district on January 14, 1974, it spans a massive 4,663 square kilometers, beautifully bordered by the Bay of Bengal and surrounding southern districts like Trichy and Thanjavur. Celebrated for its incredible ancient cave paintings at Chitthannavasal and majestic temples built by ancient Tamil Kings, Pudukkottai brilliantly showcases masterclass historical architecture. Today, it stands as a shining beacon of religious harmony, seamlessly housing the Islamic Kattubhava Pallivasal, Christian monuments in Avur, and ancient Jain temples in Annavasal. Home to over 1.6 million residents, the district offers a spectacular blend of deep prehistoric roots, thriving agricultural life, and famous ecotourism spots like the Viralimalai peacock sanctuary.
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General Information
- District: Pudukkottai
- HeadQuarters: Pudukkottai
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 4663 Sq.Kms
Population Details
- Total: 16,18,345
- Male: 8,03,188
- Female: 8,15,157
- Urban: 3,16,354 | Rural: 13,01,991
Heritage & Ancient Monuments
As a former princely state and a home to pre-historic man, the district is heavily referenced in ancient Sangam Literature. It is globally famous for the breathtaking 2nd-century cave paintings at Chitthannavasal, and the majestic, architecturally brilliant temples at Avudayarkovil and Kudumiyanmalai, built during the glorious reign of the early Tamil Kings.
Religious Harmony
Pudukkottai is a remarkable testament to unity and secularism. The district houses highly revered sacred places across multiple faiths, including the magnificent Kattubhava Pallivasal (Muslim), historic Christian monuments in Avur, and ancient Jain temples at Annavasal, all standing side-by-side in perfect cultural harmony.
Geography & Ecotourism
Encompassing 4,663 Sq.Kms, the district features a marine hedge touching the Bay of Bengal in the east. Beyond its coastal and agricultural landscapes, the district is celebrated for its thriving ecotourism, most notably the spectacular Viralimalai Peacock Sanctuary and massive cave temples built directly into towering mountains.