Tiruvannamalai district, Administrative district in Tamil Nadu, India
Tiruvannamalai district spans 631,205 square kilometers between North latitude 11° 55' to 13° 15' and East longitude 78° 20' to 79° 50'.
The district emerged as an independent administrative entity in September 1989 following the division of the former North Arcot District into separate territories.
The Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple stands as the central religious structure in the district, drawing numerous devotees during festivals and traditional ceremonies.
The region contains 18 administrative blocks, 860 village panchayats, and 1,067 revenue villages, with local government services distributed across three revenue divisions.
The Jawadhu Hills within the district feature natural formations including Beema Falls and Kolappan Lake, offering recreational activities for visitors.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Inception: 1989
Capital city: Tiruvannamalai
Shares border with: Vellore district
Website: http://tiruvannamalai.tn.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 12.51000,79.09000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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