Date of formation: Vellore District was created from South Arcot district on 30th September 1993.
Area: 7190 square kilometers
Density of population: 482 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 72.08% - Male: 80.58%, Female: 63.51% (2011)
Male Female Ratio: 1000:985
Boundaries of Viluppuram District
North: Thiruvannamalai District and Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu
South: Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu
East: Bay of Bengal
North West: Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu
South West: Salem District, Tamil Nadu
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VILUPPURAM DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Thenpennai River
Taluks: Gingee, Kallakurichi, Sankarapuram, Thidivanam, Thirukoilur, Ulundurpet, Vanur, Villupuram, Chinna Salem
Assembly Constituencies: Chinnasalem, Gingee, Kallakurichi, Kandamangalam, Mailam, Malaiyanur, Mugaiyur, Rishivandiam, Sankarapuram, Thirunavalur, Tindivanam, Tirukkoyilur, Ulundurpet, Vanur, Vikravandi, Villupuram
Dams: Veedur Dam, Gomuki Dam
Waterfalls: Megam Falls, Periyar Falls
Viluppuram District Nearby Attractions
1. Ozhindiampattu
2. Sendamangalam Abath Hayeswarar Temple
3. Kalyana Mahal
4. Melmalaiyanur Ankaala Parameswari Temple
5. Kirubapureeswarar Temple at Thiruvennainallur
6. Vakkara Kali Amman Temple at Tiruvakkarai
7. Veedur Dam and Children’s Park
8. Gomuki Dam at Kachirayapalayam
9. Gingee Fort
10. Krishnagiri Fort
11. Marakanam Beach
Viluppuram District Facts: This is the largest district in Tamil Nadu. This is one of the six backward districts of Tamil Nadu receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, cholam, red gram, black gram, horse gram, varage, sugarcane, groundnut, cotton, casuarinas, coconut
Major Industrial Products: Sugar industry, handloom, black granite, blue metals, river sand
What is Viluppuram District Famous For: Rich mineral deposits, temples
Famous People From Viluppuram District: Actor Sivaji Ganesan
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012