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About District. Traditionally known as “Pearl City” on account of the prevailing Pearl fish in the past in the area, Thoothukudi has a fascinating History. Forming part of the Pandian kingdom between 7th and 9th Century A.D., Thoothukudi remained in the hands of the Cholas during the period between 9th and 12th century.
Thoothukudi District is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The district was formed by bifurcation of Tirunelveli district on 20 October 1986. Thoothukudi is the district headquarters and largest city of the district.
4 days ago · District Profile. Thoothukudi District consists of 3 Revenue Divisions, 10 Taluks comprising of 480 Revenue Villages. Revenue Divisions: Revenue Firkas :41. Revenue Villages:480. For the purpose of Election, this district is divided into 6 Assembly constituencies and comes under 1 Parliamentary Constituency, as given bellow:
Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) is a port city, a municipal corporation, and an industrial city in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city lies on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Thoothukudi is the capital and headquarters of Thoothukudi district.
Thoothukudi, also known as Tuticorin is popularly known as the ‘Pearl City’ due to the pearl fishing that is carried out in the coastal belt of the city. One of the major seaports in India, the Thoothukudi port has a lush history dating back to the 6th century CE.
Jun 28, 2024 · About District. Traditionally known as “Pearl City” on account of the prevailing Pearl fish in the past in the area, Thoothukudi has a fascinating History. Forming part of the Pandian kingdom between 7th and 9th Century A.D., Thoothukudi remained in the hands of the Cholas during the period between 9th and 12th century.
Since 1997 as in the case of other districts of Tamilnadu, this district has also been named after its headquarters town, Thoothukudi. Thoothukudi became the citadel of freedom struggle in the early of the 20th century.
