District Collector Office in Krishnagiri
About Krishnagiri District
Welcome to Krishnagiri, the spectacular 'Land of Black Hills', prominently known as the 30th district of Tamil Nadu after being carved out of Dharmapuri. Gifted with stunning black granite hillocks, lush green valleys, and a high altitude ranging from 300m to 1400m, Krishnagiri spans an expansive 5,143 square kilometers. Serving as a crucial gateway, the district perfectly showcases incredible national integration, where Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada blend harmoniously within a vibrant cosmopolitan society. From its deeply rooted agricultural and booming sericulture sectors to the world-famous 'Paradise' multi-colored granite exports, Krishnagiri is an absolute economic powerhouse. Highlighted by the incredible convergence of four National Highways and a rich spiritual heritage dating back to the Chola and Vijayanagar empires, this beautiful district brilliantly bridges Tamil Nadu's ancient past with its thriving, progressive future.
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General Information
- District: Krishnagiri
- HeadQuarters: Krishnagiri
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 5143 Sq.Kms
Population Details
- Total: 18,79,809
- Male: 9,60,232
- Female: 9,19,577
- Density: 370 / Sq.Km
- Urban: 4,28,363 | Rural: 14,51,446
Geography & Natural Wealth
Boasting over 2,024 Sq.Kms of pristine forest cover, the magnificent Melagiri hill ranges dominate the landscape. The district's ecology is exceptionally rich, serving as a prime elephant habitat (part of the Cauvery elephant reserve) and attracting spectacular migratory birds like Painted storks and thousands of seasonal butterflies in the Kodakkarai shoal forest.
Economy & Industries
Krishnagiri is a globally recognized hub for high-quality stone, specifically the world-famous Paradise multi-colored granite exported heavily to Europe and America. Agriculturally, it excels in horticulture and operates a massive, thriving Sericulture industry with over 5,069 acres of mulberry cultivation that provides immense employment opportunities for the local populace.
Culture & Connectivity
Functioning as a crucial gateway, the district boasts the unique convergence of four major National Highways (NH-7, NH-46, NH-66, NH-219). Its deeply cosmopolitan society proudly maintains ancient art forms like Theru Koothu. Furthermore, Krishnagiri houses ancient spiritual landmarks from the Chola and Vijayanagar eras, including the Penneswarar Moorthy and Chandra Choodeswarar temples.