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ABOUT DISTRICT
The present Tenkasi district was a part of erstwhile Tirunelveli district. Tenkasi district was formed in 2019 as per G.O. No 427 dated 12.11.2019.Tenkasi shares its boundaries with Virudhunagar in the North, Thoothukudi in the East, Tirunelveli in the South and Kerala in the West. The district is nourished by two major rivers namely Chittar and Anumanadhi, because of which agriculture flourishes in this area. More than 65% of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Water sources such as Gundar, Adavinayinar, Karupanadhi and Ramanadhi dam along with more than 800 tanks succour irrigation.
WHAT'S NEW
- Free live coaching classes for the TNPSC Group IV – 2026 examination, conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), will commence on 15.10.2026
- Details of the beneficiaries who applied under the Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme, have attained 18 years of age, but have not yet received the maturity amount
- Free live coaching classes for the TNPSC Group II & IIA 2026 examination will commence on 25 August 2026.
Important Information and services
- Free in-person coaching classes for the IBPS, RRB, and RRB NTPC examinations are set to commence – Press Release
- Temporary instructors will be recruited at the District Employment and Career Guidance Centre to conduct free coaching classes for competitive examinations such as TNPSC, TNUSRB, SSC, Railways, and Banking – Press Release
- In Tenkasi District, 1,533 children have benefited from the Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram Scheme between 28.09.2026 and 23.10.2026 – Press Release
- The beneficiaries of the special scheme “Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram Thittam” expressed their gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu – Press Release
- Gram Sabha meetings will be held in all Village Panchayats on 01.11.2026, on the occasion of Local Bodies Day – Press Release
- Free live coaching classes for the TNPSC Group IV – 2026 examination, conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), will commence on 15.10.2026
- Details of the beneficiaries who applied under the Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme, have attained 18 years of age, but have not yet received the maturity amount
- Free live coaching classes for the TNPSC Group II & IIA 2026 examination will commence on 25 August 2026.
- Daily Wages for the Financial Year 2026-2027
- Annual Schedule of Voluntary Blood Donation Camps (2026–2027)
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DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
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General
Head Quarter : Tenkasi -
Area
Total: 2882.43 Sq.Kms -
Language
Tamil, English -
Population
33,22,644
CITIZEN SERVICES
HELPLINE
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Collectorate Control Room
1077 -
State Control Room
1070 -
Police
100 -
Child Helpline
1098 -
Fire and Rescue
101 -
Women Helpline
1091 -
Voter Helpline
1950
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