LOCATION
Latest News
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
- Private sector job fair camp is scheduled to be held at S.Veerasamy Chettiar College of Engineering, Puliyangudi, on 16.10.2026
- Final Selection List for the Temporary/Contractual Post of Staff Nurse – Appointment as on 05.10.2026
Important Information and services
- Women’s Self-Help Group Loan Fair – Press Release
- Public Grievance Redressal Day Meeting was held on 13.10.2026 under the chairmanship of the District Collector – Press Release
- Training will be provided to Adi Dravidar and Tribal youth through a collaboration between the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO) and the Information and Communication Technology Corporation – Press Release
- The Farmers’ Grievance Redressal Day meeting is scheduled to be held on 16.10.2026 – Press Release
- A special camp is being organized to enroll eligible young or first-time voters and those whose names are not currently on the electoral roll – 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
- Private sector job fair camp is scheduled to be held at S.Veerasamy Chettiar College of Engineering, Puliyangudi, on 16.10.2026
- Final Selection List for the Temporary/Contractual Post of Staff Nurse – Appointment as on 05.10.2026
- 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.
- No post to display
DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
-
General
Head Quarter : Tenkasi -
Area
Total: 2882.43 Sq.Kms -
Language
Tamil, English -
Population
33,22,644
CITIZEN SERVICES
HELPLINE
-
Collectorate Control Room
1077 -
State Control Room
1070 -
Police
100 -
Child Helpline
1098 -
Fire and Rescue
101 -
Women Helpline
1091 -
Voter Helpline
1950
TOURISM
Explore Your District
Discover the beauty, culture, and heritage of our district.
