District Collector Office in Viluppuram
About Viluppuram District
Welcome to Viluppuram, an incredibly vast and historically profound district that serves as a spectacular monument to South India's greatest empires. Officially emerging as an independent district on September 30, 1993, after its monumental bifurcation from Cuddalore, Viluppuram spans an immense 3,725.54 square kilometers. Home to a bustling population of over 2 million, the district is famously steeped in the monumental legacies of the Cholas, Pallavas, and Pandyas, later evolving into a fierce battlefield during the legendary Anglo-French colonial rivalries. From the majestic heights of its invincible fortresses—most notably Ginjee, captured by Shivaji in 1677—to its deeply rooted agricultural heartlands, Viluppuram phenomenally balances its awe-inspiring ancient history with massive modern rural development.
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General Information
- District: Viluppuram
- HeadQuarters: Viluppuram
- State: TamilNadu
- Total Area: 3725.54 Sq.Kms
Population Details
- Total: 20,71,179
- Male: 10,40,471
- Female: 10,30,708
- Urban: 31.31 Sq.Kms | Rural: 3694.23 Sq.Kms
Historic 1993 Formation
Historically intertwined with its neighbor, Viluppuram was masterfully bifurcated from the massive Cuddalore district on September 30, 1993. This strategic separation allowed for intensely focused administrative growth over its sprawling 929 revenue villages and immense rural geography.
Epicenter of Ancient Empires
The region is a spectacular timeline of South Indian supremacy. First ruled by early Cholas like Karikala Chola, it was conquered by Simha Vishnu Pallava, revived by Vijayalaya Chola, and eventually commanded by powerful Pandyas and Vijayanagar Nayaks throughout the medieval era.
Legendary Fortresses & Colonial Wars
Famously, Shivaji captured the monumental Ginjee area with Golkonda forces in 1677. Later, during the intense Anglo-French rivalry, the entire district was tragically turned into a massive war land before eventually consolidating under East India Company rule until Indian Independence in 1947.