District Collector Office in Tiruvarur
About Tiruvarur District
Welcome to Tiruvarur, an extraordinarily vibrant and culturally wealthy district nestled deeply within the fertile heart of the Cauvery River Delta. Officially carved out into an independent district on January 1, 1997, Tiruvarur was masterfully formed by integrating pivotal taluks from both the historic Thanjavur and Nagapattinam districts. Spanning a lush area of 2,374 square kilometers, the district is phenomenally famous as a massive agricultural powerhouse and a spectacular center of ancient Chola heritage. Home to a population of over 1.2 million, Tiruvarur seamlessly balances its deeply revered temple traditions—most notably the legendary Sri Thyagaraja Temple—with monumental rural development across its countless sprawling villages. Standing proudly at a mean sea level of just 10 meters, Tiruvarur is an absolute crown jewel of Tamil Nadu's deeply rooted agricultural and spiritual legacy.
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General Information
- District: Tiruvarur
- HeadQuarters: Tiruvarur
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 2374 Sq.Kms
- Mean Sea Level: 10 meters
Population Details
- Total: 12,64,277
- Male: 6,26,693
- Female: 6,37,584
Historic 1997 Formation
The incredible Tiruvarur District was masterfully carved out on January 1, 1997. It was strategically formed by detaching Valangaiman Taluk from Thanjavur, and seamlessly integrating Nannilam, Kudavasal, Needamangalam, Mannargudi, and Thirutturaippundi from Nagapattinam to optimize localized administration.
Heart of the Cauvery Delta
Operating as a phenomenal agricultural powerhouse, the district lies beautifully within the incredibly fertile Cauvery River Delta. This lush positioning makes it a massive contributor to Tamil Nadu's rice production, rightfully sharing the glorious historical title of the 'Granary of South India'.
Majestic Chola Heritage
As an ancient epicenter of Chola culture, the district is globally revered for the monumental Sri Thyagaraja Temple. Famous for hosting the absolute largest temple chariot in Asia, the awe-inspiring Aazhi Ther festival continues to attract spectacular throngs of thousands of devoted pilgrims every year.