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Area
3,87,606 sq. km.
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Population
33,22,644
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District Head Quarters
Tirunelveli
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Language
Tamil
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History And Geography
Welcome to Tirunelveli District, the penultimate southern most district of Tamil Nadu, is described as a microcosm of the State. The district has diverse geographical and physical features such as lofty mountains and low plains, rivers and cascades, seacoast and thick inland forest, sandy soils and fertile alluvium, a variety of flora, fauna, and protected wild life.
The glory of Tirunelveli District is the pride of Tamils. The crawling clouds on the Western Ghats, the picturesque Pothigai hills and the Courtallam water falls are the special features which make Tirunelveli unique. The district consists of all the five geographical divisions referred to in Tamil literature. The Western Ghats form the Kurinji (Mountainous) region; the Kalakkadu and Mundanthurai forests form the Mullai (Forest) region; the lands watered by the Tamiraparani and other rivers fall under Marudham (Paddy fields); the Radhapuram sea coast is its Neithal land (coastal) and the teri land forms the Palai (desert) region. The district is dotted with centres of natural beauty, pilgrimage, architectural eminence and memorials to great warriors of Indian independence.
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Courtallam is situated at the Western Ghats in Tenkasi Taluk. The famous
waterfalls on rocks and tiny droplets are sprinkled in the air. The water falls of Courtalam
have medicinal value as they run through forest and herbs before their decent.
Pappanasam Agasthiar falls also attracts tourist and pilgrims.There is a Wild
life sanctuary at Mundanthurai and Kalakadu. Spotted deers, Liontailed monkeys, Elephants
and Tigers are plenty.