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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
- Daily Wages for the Financial Year 2026-2027
- Annual Schedule of Voluntary Blood Donation Camps (2026–2027)
Important Information and services
- Special Grievance Redressal Day Meeting for Persons with Disabilities was held under the chairmanship of the District Collector – Press Release
- District-level sports competitions for persons with disabilities are scheduled to be held on 12.11.2026 – Press Release
- Public Awareness Regarding Fake Social Media Accounts in the Name of the District Collector – Press Release
- Agricultural machinery and equipment will be provided to farmers at subsidized rates through the Department of Agricultural Engineering – Press Release
- A special camp is to be conducted to collect land documents for the disbursement of compensation for land acquired for the construction of National Highway–744 – 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
- Daily Wages for the Financial Year 2026-2027
- Annual Schedule of Voluntary Blood Donation Camps (2026–2027)
- District TRAUMA care Plan & Service Mapping of Ambulance
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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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