Theni district, Administrative district in Tamil Nadu, India
Theni is an administrative division in the southern Indian state, situated where flat farmland meets forested hillsides. The landscape shifts from open fields planted with crops to wooded slopes crossed by several rivers.
The division was carved out of the former Madurai territory in 1996 to create a separate administrative unit. This reorganization brought new government offices and responsibilities to the region.
The district takes its name from the town that serves as its headquarters and remains deeply connected to farming life. Temples here host daily rituals where visitors can hear traditional Tamil hymns sung by local priests.
The region connects to nearby towns through roads served by local buses for shorter trips. Visitors should note that elevation changes affect the climate noticeably within short distances.
Within the division, travelers can experience both hot plains and cool mountain slopes in a single day. The temperature can swing by more than 30 degrees between the lowest and highest points.
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