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Kanchipuram district facts for kids

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Kanchipuram district is a special place in the northeast part of Tamil Nadu, a state in India. It's known for its rich history and beautiful silk. The main town, also called Kanchipuram, is the district's headquarters. This area has been ruled by many powerful groups over time, like the Pallavas, Cholas, Vijayanagar rulers, and even the British before India became independent.

Kanchipuram Silk: A Weaving Wonder

Kanchipuram district is super famous for its amazing 'Silk'. Weaving silk sarees is a very important job for many people living here. Silk weavers came to Kanchipuram over 400 years ago. They made this place known for producing some of the best silk sarees in all of India. These sarees are known for their strong silk and beautiful designs.

People of Kanchipuram District

In 2011, about 3,998,252 people lived in Kanchipuram district. That's almost 4 million people! For every 1,000 males, there were 986 females. This number was higher than the average for India at that time.

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