Date of formation: On 25th July 1996 it was bifurcated from Madurai District
Area: 2869 square kilometers
Density of population: 433 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 77.62% - Male: 85.48%, Female: 69.72%
Male Female Ratio: 1000:990
Boundaries of Theni District
North: Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu
South West: Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu
East: Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
West: Idukki District, Kerala
Theni District Average Rainfall: 833.5 mm
Theni District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 40.5 deg C
Theni District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 15 deg C
THENI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Vaigai River, Kottagudi River, Suruliyar River, Varaganathi River, Varattaru River, Manjalar River
Dams: Vaigai Dam, Manjalaru Dam, Sothuparai Dam, Sanmughanathi Dam, Manalaru Dam, Melmanalaru Dam
Sub Districts: Periyakulam, Theni, Andipatti, Uthamapalayam, Bodinayakanur
Assembly Constituencies: Andipatti, Bodinayakkanur, Cumbum, Periyakulam, Theni
Hills: Bodi Mettu Hill, Meghamalai Hill
Waterfalls: Kumbakarai Falls, Suruli Falls, Chinna Suruli Falls
Theni District Nearby Attractions
1. Meenakshi Amman Temple
2. Tirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
3. Gandhi Museum
4. Mariamman Teppakulam
5. Koodal Azhagar Tempe
6. Suruli Ayyanar Temple
7. Bathrakaliamman Temple
Theni District Facts: There are 27 forest areas in this district. Cumbam Valley is one of the biggest grape producers. Bodinayakanur has a big cardamom market that it is called Cardamom City.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, cholam, cumbu, red gram, green gram, black gram, horse gram, turmeric, mango, banana, tapiaco, groundnut, gingelly, sugarcane, tamarind, cashew
Major Industries: Tourism, forestry
What is Theni District Famous For: Climate, Hills, Dams, Lakes, Forests and Waterfalls
Famous People From Theni District: Actor S. S. Rajendran, Film Director Bharathiraja, Music Director Ilayaraja, Poet Vairamuthu, Film Director Kasthuri Raja, Comedian Vaiyapuri, Director Bala, Music Director Gangai Amaran, Poet Mu. Metha, Poet N. Kamarajan
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
