Area: 2417 square kilometers
Density of population: 668 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 84.09% - Male: 90.38, Female: 78%
Male Female Ratio: 1000:1025
Boundaries of Nagapattinam District
North: Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu
South: Bay of Bengal
East: Bay of Bengal
West: Tiruvarur District, Thanjavur District, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu
Nagapattinam District Average Rainfall: 1000 mm
Nagapattinam District Average Maximum Temperature in Summer: 35 deg C
Nagapattinam District Average Minimum Temperature in Winter: 20 deg C
NAGAPATTINAM DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Vettar, Tributaries of River Cauvery
Taluks: Sirkazhi, Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Kilvelur, Thirukkuvalai, Vedaranyam
Assembly Constituencies: Kilvelur, Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai, Mayuram, Nagapattinam, Poombuhar, Sirkali, Sirkazhi, Vedaranyam
Nagapattinam District Nearby Attractions
1. Poombuhar
2. Dargha in Nagore
3. Lord Anjaneyar Temple
4. Shri Kayahorana Swami Neelayathatchi Amman Temple
5. Sowriraja Perumal Temple
6. Nellukkadai Mariamman Temple
7. Virgin Beach
8. Velankanni
9. Point Calimere Bird and Wild Life Sanctuary
Nagapattinam District Facts: It is one of the most backward districts and so is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme for its development. This is the only district in Tamil Nadu with two disjoint regions. The people of northern part should go through Karaikal or Thiruvaru District to reach the headquarters Nagapattinam.
Major Agricultural Products: Rice, groundnut, pulses, gingelly, sugarcane, cotton
Major Industries: Marine commodities, fisheries
What is Nagapattinam District Famous For: Ancient Site of Poompuhar, Nagore Dargah, Sani Temple
Famous People From Nagapattinam District: Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi, Film Director T. Rajendar, Writer Sarunivethitha
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
