District Collector Office in Tiruvallur
About Tiruvallur District
Welcome to Tiruvallur, a rapidly accelerating industrial and cultural district positioned strategically on the northern outskirts of Chennai. Spanning 3,422.43 square kilometers, Tiruvallur officially became an independent district in 1997, masterfully carved out from the erstwhile Chengalpattu district. Home to a bustling population of over 2.7 million residents, the district serves as an absolute powerhouse for automobile manufacturing and heavy industries, driving monumental economic growth in Tamil Nadu. Beyond its massive economic contributions, Tiruvallur is deeply revered for its profound spiritual heritage, famously housing the ancient Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Temple. Brilliantly balancing sprawling urban industrial zones with massive rural agricultural tracts and critical reservoirs, Tiruvallur stands today as a spectacular pillar of the state's modern success.
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General Information
- District: Tiruvallur
- HeadQuarters: Tiruvallur
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 3422.43 Sq.Kms
Population Details
- Total: 27,21,363
- Male: 13,74,344
- Female: 13,47,019
- Urban: 6,96,012 | Rural: 20,25,351
Ancient Spiritual Origins
Originally known as Tiruevullur, the name beautifully specifies the sleeping position of the Holy Lord Vishnu in the incredibly revered Veeraragava temple. Later referred to as Trivellore, the district's monumental spiritual heritage still thrives today, with new moon days drawing massive throngs of devoted pilgrims to the town.
Colonial & Maritime Legacy
Ruled consecutively by the Pallavas, Golkonda kings, and Mughal emperors, the region was fiercely contested during the Carnatic wars. Most notably, the town of Pulicat stands out as the earliest Dutch possession in India, brilliantly founded in 1609 before being ceded to the British in 1825.
Strategic District Formation
Masterfully carved out by bifurcating the erstwhile Chengalpattu District, Tiruvallur seamlessly united taluks like Tiruttani, Ponneri, and Gummindipoondi. Today, perfectly balancing heavy industrial zones and deep rural tracts, the district serves as an absolutely vital, rapidly accelerating engine for Tamil Nadu’s modern economy.