Pudukkottai district, Administrative district in Tamil Nadu, India
Description
Pudukkottai district is an administrative region in Tamil Nadu that combines rural villages with a small coastal stretch. It is organized into three revenue divisions and serves as home to hundreds of rural settlements connected by local roads and agricultural areas.
History
The district was established in 1975 when parts of neighboring districts were reorganized to create a new administrative unit. This reorganization was designed to improve local governance and administration in the region.
Culture
The district maintains Tamil as the predominant language, with 99.23 percent of the population communicating in this ancient language across its numerous villages.
Practical
The best time to explore is during cooler months when the countryside is lush and weather conditions are comfortable. Villages are accessible by local buses and taxis, with most roads in decent condition for travel.
Did you know?
The district houses the Rock-cut cave temple of Sri Gokarneswara-Brahadambal at Thirugokarnam, which dates to the ninth century.
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