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.
Thiru.
M. Jayaraman I.A.S.,
District Collector,
Tirunelveli - 627 009,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone No : (Office) (0462)-250 0828
Phone No
: (Resi.) (0462)-257 7655, 257 7983
Fax No : (0462)-250 0224
E-mail: collrtnv@tn.nic.in
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