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★ District of Tamil Nadu ★

Tenkasi

தென்காசி
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About the district

Tenkasi — district of Tamil Nadu

Tenkasi is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Tenkasi

Ancient temples, scenic Western Ghats landscapes, and religious pilgrimage sites in southern Tamil Nadu.

District HQ
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Must-visit places in Tenkasi

temple

Nellaiappar Temple

Ancient Shiva temple in Tirunelveli, one of the most significant temples in the region with Dravidian architecture.

  • waterfall
    Papanasam

    Sacred waterfall surrounded by Western Ghats mountains, believed to have religious significance for pilgrims.

  • waterfall
    Courtallam Waterfalls

    Popular scenic waterfalls in the Ghats region, known for trekking and natural beauty during monsoon season.

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Then & Now

Tenkasi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,48,883
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
10,00,830
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,33,080
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
2,74,807
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 278 villages

Tenkasi district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,19,353Census 2011
Female population
4,29,530Census 2011
Sex ratio
1024 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,33,080Census 2011
SC population
1,99,010Census 2011
ST population
933Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,00,830+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,74,807RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,61,664Census 2011
Cultivators
51,746Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,54,049Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Tenkasi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
43 of 278 villages have notable places mapped · 15%
  • Hospital· 37
  • PHC· 9
  • Temple· 8
  • School· 6

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Tenkasi district.

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All 8 mandals of Tenkasi

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278 villages · 221 GPs
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Top villages in Tenkasi

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Tenkasi

How many mandals and villages are in Tenkasi district?

Tenkasi district has 8 mandals and 278 revenue villages across 221 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Tenkasi district?

The district headquarters of Tenkasi is —.

What is the pincode of Tenkasi district?

Tenkasi district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Tenkasi may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Tenkasi fall under?

Tenkasi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Tenkasi district formed?

Tenkasi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Tenkasi district?

Major rivers in Tenkasi district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Tenkasi

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