District
Theni District
Dindugal District
Madurai District
Ramanthapuram District
Pudukkottai District
Sivagangai District
Virudhunagar District
Thoothukudi District
Kanyakumari District
THENI DISTRICT
Theni town is located nearly 450 kms south from Chennai, the state head quarters. Theni town is the District head quarters of Theni District. Theni-Allinagaram town lies 18 km south west of Periyakulam town and 75 km west of Madurai city on the Rameswaram - Cochin National Highway Extension No.49. It is situated on the bank of river Theni admist a stylus setting with in Western Ghats, which separate Theni District from Kerala state, forming a back drop. It is situated between 10° 37’ north latitude and 77° 20’ on east longitude. Being a first grade municipality with an area of 22.23 sq. km. The town has a population of 85498 as per the 2001 census. Now, Theni District has been constituted as a separate District, bifurcating the erst while Madurai District.
Specialties
Theni district holds Nature's beauty with the Spicy Green Ornaments, Historical Temples and famous water falls. Theni District Warmly welcomes through out the year and feasting the eyes of its visitors.
Main Occupations
Theni is known as the ‘Second Manchester of South India’ which indicates the vital role of cotton trade. It is also known for its second big weekly shandy in Tamilnadu, functioning on Sundays and Thursdays. It is business centre for cotton, chilli, textiles, oil, food grains, cardomon, pepper, coffee, grapes, mangos, coconuts, etc. It is mainly a commercial town. Many textile industries are located in and around Theni, which provides employment opportunity for the people.
General Information Area | : | 22.23 sq. km | Population | : | 85498 | Temperature | : | Max. | Min. | Winter | : | 30° c | 24.5° c | Summer | : | 39° c | 26.0° c | Rain fall | : | 770 mm | Season | : | Throughout the year | Languages spoken | : | Tamil and English |
Theni district is in
Dindugal District
Madurai District
Ramanthapuram District
Pudukkottai District
Sivagangai District
Virudhunagar District
Thoothukudi District
Kanyakumari District
THENI DISTRICT
Theni town is located nearly 450 kms south from Chennai, the state head quarters. Theni town is the District head quarters of Theni District. Theni-Allinagaram town lies 18 km south west of Periyakulam town and 75 km west of Madurai city on the Rameswaram - Cochin National Highway Extension No.49. It is situated on the bank of river Theni admist a stylus setting with in Western Ghats, which separate Theni District from Kerala state, forming a back drop. It is situated between 10° 37’ north latitude and 77° 20’ on east longitude. Being a first grade municipality with an area of 22.23 sq. km. The town has a population of 85498 as per the 2001 census. Now, Theni District has been constituted as a separate District, bifurcating the erst while Madurai District.
Specialties
Theni district holds Nature's beauty with the Spicy Green Ornaments, Historical Temples and famous water falls. Theni District Warmly welcomes through out the year and feasting the eyes of its visitors.
Main Occupations
Theni is known as the ‘Second Manchester of South India’ which indicates the vital role of cotton trade. It is also known for its second big weekly shandy in Tamilnadu, functioning on Sundays and Thursdays. It is business centre for cotton, chilli, textiles, oil, food grains, cardomon, pepper, coffee, grapes, mangos, coconuts, etc. It is mainly a commercial town. Many textile industries are located in and around Theni, which provides employment opportunity for the people.
General Information Area | : | 22.23 sq. km | Population | : | 85498 | Temperature | : | Max. | Min. | Winter | : | 30° c | 24.5° c | Summer | : | 39° c | 26.0° c | Rain fall | : | 770 mm | Season | : | Throughout the year | Languages spoken | : | Tamil and English |
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