Tamil Nadu at a glance
Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India, known for its rich culture and history. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. The state is known for its ancient temples, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur. Tamil Nadu is also known for its classical dance form Bharatanatyam. The state is an agricultural and industrial hub, with a large number of small and medium-sized industries, including textiles, engineering goods, automobiles, and leather products.
Here, Tamil Nadu at a glance provides important information and figures about Tamil Nadu. This is helpful for General Knowledge exams.
| Particulars | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital | Chennai |
| Established | 26th January 1950 |
| Largest City | Chennai |
| Latitude | 11.1271° N |
| Longitude | 78.6569° E |
| Area Total | 1,30,058 sq.km |
| Districts | 38 |
| Revenue Divisions | 87 |
| Blocks | 385 |
| No. of Municipal Corporations | 15 |
| Total Towns | 157 |
| Total Villages | 17,680 |
| Total Population (Census 2011) | 7,21,47,030 |
| Male (Census 2011) | 3,61,37,975 |
| Female (Census 2011) | 3,60,09,055 |
| Density (Census 2011) | 555 per sq. km |
| Literacy Rate -Total (Census 2011) | 80.09% |
| Literacy Rate -Male (Census 2011) | 86.77% |
| Literacy Rate -Female (Census 2011) | 73.44% |
| Highest peak | Doddabetta (8,652 ft) |
| Official Language | Tamil |
| State Mammal | Nilgiri tahr |
| State Bird | Emerald dove |
| State Flower | Glorosa lily |
| State Tree | Palm tree |
| State Fruit | Jackfruit |
| Airport | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tuticorin, Salem, Puducherry |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | 39 |
| Rajya Sabha Seat | 18 |
| Assembly Constituency | 234 |
