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Tenkasi District
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(District in Tamil Nadu)
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| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Largest City | Tenkasi |
| Municipality | Tenkasi |
| Founded by | Edappadi K. Palaniswami |
| Seat | Tenkasi |
| Talukas | Kadayanallur Tenkasi Sankarankovil Shenkottai Sivagiri Veerakeralamputhur Alangulam Tiruvengadam |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Administration |
| • Body | Tenkasi District Collectorate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,916.13 km2 (1,125.92 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,407,627 |
| • Density | 482.7038/km2 (1,250.1971/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN76 and TN76A and TN79 |
Tenkasi is a district in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the 37 districts that make up this state. The district was created recently, in 2019, by separating it from the Tirunelveli District. The main city and capital of the district is also called Tenkasi.
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About Tenkasi District
Tenkasi District is a special area in Tamil Nadu. It was officially formed on July 18, 2019. This decision was made by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The person who announced its creation was Edappadi K. Palaniswami. At that time, he was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Where is Tenkasi?
Tenkasi District is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. This state is in the country of India. The district's main city, Tenkasi, serves as its capital. It is a key center for the district's activities.
How Big is Tenkasi?
The total area of Tenkasi District is about 2,916 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized district in Tamil Nadu. Many people live in this area. The population is around 1.4 million people.
What Languages are Spoken?
The main language spoken in Tenkasi District is Tamil. This is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu. Most people in the district speak Tamil in their daily lives.
How is Tenkasi Governed?
The district is managed by the Tenkasi District Collectorate. This is the local government body. The head of the district's administration is called the Collector. The current Collector is G.K.Arun Sundar Dhayalan. He is a member of the IAS. The police force is led by the Superintendent of Police. The current Superintendent is G.Suguna Singh, who is part of the IPS.
Parts of Tenkasi District
Tenkasi District is divided into several smaller areas. These areas are called Talukas. Each Taluka has its own local administration. Some of the Talukas in Tenkasi District include:
- Kadayanallur
- Tenkasi
- Sankarankovil
- Shenkottai
- Sivagiri
- Veerakeralamputhur
- Alangulam
- Tiruvengadam
These divisions help manage the district more easily. They ensure that local services reach everyone.
