District Collector Office in Tenkasi
About Tenkasi District
Welcome to Tenkasi, a vibrant and naturally magnificent district nestled in southern Tamil Nadu, widely celebrated for its breathtaking waterfalls and profound spiritual heritage. Officially established on November 12, 2019, after being carved out from the historic Tirunelveli district, Tenkasi spans a stunning 2,882.43 square kilometers, heavily enriched by dense forests and fertile agricultural lands. Nourished by the perennial Chittar and Anumanadhi rivers, the district thrives on agriculture and is famously home to the spectacular Coutrallam falls, globally renowned as a natural medical spa. Beyond its ecological wonders, Tenkasi is a major pilgrimage center, housing culturally monumental sites like the ancient Kasi Viswanathar temple and the majestic Chitra Sabha at Kutraleeshwarar temple. Offering a supreme blend of natural grandeur and divine tranquility, Tenkasi is truly a jewel of South India.
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General Information
- District: Tenkasi
- HeadQuarters: Tenkasi
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 2882.43 Sq.Kms
- Forest Area: 439.99 Sq.Kms
Population Details (Combined)
- Total: 33,22,644
- Male: 16,42,403
- Female: 16,80,241
Majestic Waterfalls & Tourism
Tenkasi is phenomenally renowned for its spectacular cascades. The legendary Coutrallam Falls on the Chittar River is famously celebrated as a "medical spa" due to its therapeutic properties. The district boasts 8 other prominent falls, including Peraruvi, Aindharuvi, and Puli aruvi, attracting massive global tourism.
Spiritual Heritage
The district is a massive spiritual epicenter housing highly revered sites such as the ancient Kasi Viswanathar temple and the beautiful Sankarankoil temple. The iconic Kutraleeshwarar temple features the Chitra Sabha, one of Nataraja's five sabhas, highly romanticized in the classic poem “Kutrala Kuravanjiâ€.
Agricultural Dominance
Nourished heavily by the Chittar and Anumanadhi rivers, Tenkasi is an incredible agricultural powerhouse with over 65% of the population engaged in farming. It is expertly supported by massive irrigation infrastructure including the Gundar, Adavinayinar, and Ramanadhi dams, alongside more than 800 robust agricultural tanks.