District Collector Office in Namakkal
About Namakkal District
Welcome to Namakkal, a beautifully dynamic and rapidly developing district located in the heart of Tamil Nadu. Officially formed on January 1, 1997, after being bifurcated from the historic Salem district, Namakkal spans an impressive 3,368 square kilometers. The district is perfectly positioned, bounded by Salem to the north, Karur to the south, Trichy to the east, and Erode to the west, making it a crucial geographic and economic crossroads for the state. Home to over 1.7 million residents, Namakkal is broadly celebrated for its vibrant agricultural sectors, robust transport industries, and the spectacular, pristine biodiversity of the Kolli Hills. Seamlessly blending a deep, historic past with booming modern development, Namakkal stands as a proud and essential pillar of Tamil Nadu's thriving economy.
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General Information
- District: Namakkal
- HeadQuarters: Namakkal
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 3368.21 Sq.Kms
Population Details
- Total: 17,26,601
- Male: 8,69,280
- Female: 8,57,321
Formation & History
Namakkal is a relatively new district with incredibly deep historical roots. Originally functioning as an integral part of the composite Salem District, Namakkal was officially bifurcated and began its independent administrative journey on January 1, 1997, rapidly accelerating its regional growth and development.
Geography & Location
Covering a vast geographical expanse of 3,368.21 Sq.Kms, the district lies strategically between 11.00° and 11.36° North Latitudes, and 77.28° and 78.30° East Longitudes. It is completely landlocked yet perfectly bordered by major industrial districts: Salem, Karur, Trichy, and Erode, making it an essential hub for state-wide logistics.
Regional Diversity
The district thrives on immense administrative and geographical diversity, meticulously divided into two Revenue Divisions and eight massive Taluks: Namakkal, Rasipuram, Tiruchengode, Paramathi Velur, Sendamangalam, Komarapalayam, Mohanur, and the spectacular, high-altitude ecosystem of Kolli Hills.