Nilgiris district facts for kids
The Nilgiris district is a special place in Tamil Nadu, India. It gets its name from the beautiful Nilgiri Hills, which means 'Blue Mountains'. The main town and capital of the district is Ootacamund, often called Ooty. You can find Doddabetta peak here, which is the highest point in all of Tamil Nadu!
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People of Nilgiris
In 2011, about 735,394 people lived in the Nilgiris district. This area is known for having more girls and women than boys and men. For every 1,000 boys, there were about 1,042 girls. This is a higher number of girls compared to many other places in India.
Exploring the Nilgiris: A Tourist's Paradise
The Nilgiris district is a very popular spot for tourists. It has many cool hill stations where people go to relax and enjoy nature. Some of these famous places include Ooty, Coonoor, Gudalur, and Kotagiri.
The Famous Toy Train
One of the biggest attractions is the Nilgiri Mountain Train. People often call it the 'Toy Train'. Taking a ride on this train is an amazing experience. It offers incredible views of the green hills and thick forests. It's like stepping into a beautiful painting!
Images for kids
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A 1917 photo of Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) plantation
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Perumal's Peak, a dormant volcano
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The Nilgiris was preferred by the British for its moderate 'English-like' climate.
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1953 US Army map of Nilgiris district with district outline shown in yellow, scale 1:250,000
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A tea factory next to a tea plantation
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Sigur Ghat
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A view of the Nilgiri hills
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Nilgiri tahr in the Nilgiris
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Botanical garden at Ooty
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Ooty Golf Course
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Greenery in Nilgiri Hills
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Lovedale railway station
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Tea plantations
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Vegetable plantation
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Elephant at Mudumalai National Park
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Ooty Lake
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Emerald Lake
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Houses at Ooty
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Nilgiris para niños
