Tamil Nadu Districts: The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu was formed in 1956 with 13 districts. The state covers a total area of 130,058 square kilometres and has a total population of 72,147,030. Tamil Nadu is divided into several administrative districts and other subdivisions. Currently, the total number of Tamil Nadu districts is 38.
To know how many districts in Tamilnadu are there, you can refer to the information shared here. We have shared the names of all the old and new districts of the state, along with the district map and demographic details.
How Many District in Tamil Nadu?
The number of districts in Tamil Nadu is 38. Each of these districts is headed by an officer of the Indian Administrative Service. The state districts are divided into several subdivisions, municipalities and blocks for better administration. We have shared an overview of the districts of Tamil Nadu here
| Total District in Tamil Nadu | 38 |
| Date of Formation | 1 November 1956 |
| State Capital | Chennai |
| Total Area | 130,058 km2 |
| Total Population | 72,147,030 |
Total District in Tamil Nadu
The number of districts in Tamilnadu has changed many times in the previous years. Currently, the total number of districts in the state is 38. The latest district to the state was added in 2020. Since then, no new district has been created in Tamil Nadu. We have shared a brief about the history of Tamil Nadu districts here
- On 5 January 2018, the border area of the Chennai district was increased.
- On 22 November 2019, Tenkasi district was bifurcated from Tirunelveli.
- On 26 November 2019, Kallakurichi district was bifurcated from Viluppuram district.
- On 29 November 2019, Tirupattur and Ranipet districts were trifurcated from the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu.
- On 30 November 2019, Chengalpattu district was bifurcated from Kanchipuram.
- On 24 March 2020, Mayiladuthurai district was bifurcated from Nagapattinam district.
Tamil Nadu District Map
To know about the districts of Tamil Nadu better, it is important to be aware of their geographical location in the state of Tamil Nadu. To help you identify the same, we have shared the Tamilnadu District Map here.
List of Tamil Nadu Districts
We have shared the names of all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu here, along with the details of the date of formation of each district. Check out the table shared below to find the necessary information about the Tamil Nadu districts
| # | 38 District Name in Tamil Nadu | Headquarters | Date of Formation |
| 1. | Ariyalur | Ariyalur | 23 November 2007 |
| 2. | Chengalpattu | Chengalpattu | 29 November 2019 |
| 3. | Chennai | Chennai | 1 November 1956 |
| 4. | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | 1 November 1956 |
| 5. | Cuddalore | Cuddalore | 30 September 1993 |
| 6. | Dharmapuri | Dharmapuri | 2 October 1965 |
| 7. | Dindigul | Dindigul | 15 September 1985 |
| 8. | Erode | Erode | 31 August 1979 |
| 9. | Kallakurichi | Kallakurichi | 26 November 2019 |
| 10. | Kanchipuram | Kanchipuram | 1 July 1997 |
| 11. | Kanniyakumari | Nagercoil | 1 November 1956 |
| 12. | Karur | Karur | 30 September 1995 |
| 13. | Krishnagiri | Krishnagiri | 9 February 2004 |
| 14. | Madurai | Madurai | 1 November 1956 |
| 15. | Mayiladuthurai | Mayiladuthurai | 28 December 2020 |
| 16. | Nagapattinam | Nagapattinam | 18 October 1991 |
| 17. | Namakkal | Namakkal | 1 January 1997 |
| 18. | Nilgiris | Ooty | 1 November 1956 |
| 19. | Perambalur | Perambalur | 30 September 1995 |
| 20. | Pudukkottai | Pudukkottai | 14 January 1974 |
| 21. | Ramanathapuram | Ramanathapuram | 1 November 1956 |
| 22. | Ranipet | Ranipet | 28 November 2019 |
| 23. | Salem | Salem | 1 November 1956 |
| 24. | Sivagangai | Sivagangai | 15 March 1985 |
| 25. | Tenkasi | Tenkasi | 22 November 2019 |
| 26. | Thanjavur | Thanjavur | 1 November 1956 |
| 27. | Theni | Theni | 25 July 1996 |
| 28. | Thoothukudi | Thoothukudi | 20 October 1986 |
| 29. | Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | 1 November 1956 |
| 30. | Tirunelveli | Tirunelveli | 1 November 1956 |
| 31. | Tirupathur | Tirupattur | 28 November 2019 |
| 32. | Tiruppur | Tiruppur | 22 February 2009 |
| 33. | Tiruvallur | Tiruvallur | 1 July 1997 |
| 34. | Tiruvannamalai | Tiruvannamalai | 30 September 1989 |
| 35. | Tiruvarur | Thiruvarur | 18 October 1991 |
| 36. | Vellore | Vellore | 30 September 1989 |
| 37. | Viluppuram | Viluppuram | 30 September 1993 |
| 38. | Virudhunagar | Virudhunagar | 15 March 1985 |
Districts of Tamil Nadu – Administrative Structure
The districts of Tamil Nadu have been divided into many subdivisions. We have shared the details of the administrative structure of the state here
| Districts of Tamil Nadu – Administrative Structure | |
| Revenue Divisions | 87 |
| Taluks | 310 |
| Municipal Corporations | 15 |
| Municipalities | 121 |
| Blocks | 385 |
| Village Panchayats | 12,618 |
| Town Panchayats | 528 |
Tamil Nadu Districts – Demographics (Population, Area)
It is important to know the demographics of the Tamil Nadu districts. We have shared the details of the total area and total population of all districts of Tamil Nadu here
| # | Tamil Nadu Districts | Area (km2) | Population |
| 1. | Ariyalur | 1949.31 | 754,894 |
| 2. | Chengalpattu | 2,944.96 | 2,556,244 |
| 3. | Chennai | 426 | 7,139,630 |
| 4. | Coimbatore | 4,723 | 3,458,045 |
| 5. | Cuddalore | 3,703 | 2,605,914 |
| 6. | Dharmapuri | 4,497.77 | 1,506,843 |
| 7. | Dindigul | 6,266.64 | 2,159,775 |
| 8. | Erode | 5,722 | 2,251,744 |
| 9. | Kallakurichi | 3,520.37 | 1,370,281 |
| 10. | Kanchipuram | 1,655.94 | 1,166,401 |
| 11. | Kanniyakumari | 1,672 | 1,870,374 |
| 12. | Karur | 2,895.57 | 1,064,493 |
| 13. | Krishnagiri | 5,143 | 1,879,809 |
| 14. | Madurai | 3,741.73 | 3,038,252 |
| 15. | Mayiladuthurai | 1,172 | 918,356 |
| 16. | Nagapattinam | 1,397 | 697,069 |
| 17. | Namakkal | 3,368.21 | 1,726,601 |
| 18. | Nilgiris | 2,545 | 735,394 |
| 19. | Perambalur | 1,757 | 565,223 |
| 20. | Pudukkottai | 4,663 | 1,618,345 |
| 21. | Ramanathapuram | 4,068.31 | 1,353,445 |
| 22. | Ranipet | 2,234.32 | 1,210,277 |
| 23. | Salem | 5,245 | 3,482,056 |
| 24. | Sivagangai | 4,189 | 1,339,101 |
| 25. | Tenkasi | 2916.13 | 1,407,627 |
| 26. | Thanjavur | 3,396.57 | 2,405,890 |
| 27. | Theni | 3,242.3 | 1,245,899 |
| 28. | Thoothukudi | 4,707 | 1,750,176 |
| 29. | Tiruchirappalli | 4,403.83 | 2,722,290 |
| 30. | Tirunelveli | 3842.37 | 1,665,253 |
| 31. | Tirupathur | 1,797.92 | 1,111,812 |
| 32. | Tiruppur | 5,186.34 | 2,479,052 |
| 33. | Tiruvallur | 3,422.43 | 3,728,104 |
| 34. | Tiruvannamalai | 6,188 | 2,464,875 |
| 35. | Tiruvarur | 2,161 | 1,264,277 |
| 36. | Vellore | 2030.11 | 1,614,242 |
| 37. | Viluppuram | 3725.54 | 2,093,003 |
| 38. | Virudhunagar | 4,241.0 | 1,942,288 |
Tamil Nadu District Map
Find out the geographic location of all the Tamil Nadu districts on the map shared here. It will also give you a better idea of the size of the districts of the state. Check out the image for the List of Districts Present Today in Tamil Nadu State.
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FAQs on Tamil Nadu Districts
Q1. How many districts are there in Tamil Nadu?
There are a total of 38 Tamil Nadu districts. The names of the districts of Tamil Nadu are Chengalpattu, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Erode, Karur, Nagapattinam, Nilgiris, Theni, Salem, Virudhunagar, Tiruvannamalai, Thootukudi, Ranipet, Perambalur, Krishnagiri, and others.
Q2. Which is the smallest district in Tamil Nadu?
The smallest district of Tamil Nadu in terms of area is Chennai, which covers around 426 square kilometres of area. Despite its size, the capital city of Chennai is home to the largest population in the entire Tamil Nadu state. The total population of Chennai is estimated at 7,139,630.
Q3. Which is the new district of Tamil Nadu?
The newest district of Tamil Nadu is Mayiladuthurai. This district was formed on 24 March 2020 after bifurcating the Nagapattinam district. The Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu covers an area of 1,172 square kilometres and has a population of 918,356.
Q4. Where can I get the list of Tamil Nadu districts?
You can find the list of Tamil Nadu districts here. We have shared the names of all the districts of Tamil Nadu in the table shared here. You can also find information about the demographics such as the total area covered by each district and the total population living there.
