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How is Tamil Nadu divided?
Tamil Nadu is divided into four major divisions as per the ancient Tamil kings namely Pallava Nadu division, Chera Nadu division, Chola Nadu division and Pandya Nadu division and the four divisions are further subdivided into 38 districts, which are listed below.
Which is the smallest state in Tamil Nadu?
Kanniyakumari district is the smallest district in Tamil Nadu. Even though it is the smallest in terms of area (1672/Sq.Km), the density of population is the highest 1119/Sq.Km in Tamil Nadu next to Chennai.
When did Madras became Tamil Nadu?
14 January 1969
On 26 January 1950, it was formed as Madras State by the Government of India. As a result of the 1956 States Reorganisation Act, the state’s boundaries were re-organized following linguistic lines. The state was finally renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969 by C.N.Annadurai, Chief Minister.
Is gounder a high caste?
Kongu vellalar gounder is a high caste in Tamilnadu… South India Ganga kula Kshatriya peoples is Vellalar… Gounder doesn’t come under upper caste in Tamil Nadu but it has good no of population and a predominant community.
Which district has lowest population in Tamil Nadu?
Perambalur District
Perambalur District with a population of 5.65 Lakhs is the least populated district in Tamil Nadu….Largest & Smallest District in Tamil Nadu by Population.
| # by Population | District | Population (Census 2011) |
|---|---|---|
| Most Populated | Chennai | 7,100,000 |
| Least | Perambalur | 564,511 |
Should state be reorganized Gd?
If there are effective and honest leaders, there is no need of reorganization of states. And the division of state mainly depends on the current situation of the state. If disadvantages of separating the state are much less than the advantages, it should be divided.
Should Tamil Nadu be divided into different states?
From the past experiences, political leaders, analysts and activists fear that dividing Tamil Nadu into different states is fraught with many uncertainties. Azhi Senthilnathan, coordinator, Tamil Language Rights Federation, says that the demand to divide Tamil Nadu in the present political scenario is dangerous.
Is Tamilnadu a backward state?
Second, Tamil Nadu is one State which creates more number of districts and taluks aiming at efficient administration. Even our neighbour Kerala still has 14 districts while Tamil Nadu has increased its districts to 37. Third, Tamil Nadu is a developed State which gave opportunities to all sections of the society and it is not a backward State.”
Should Tamil Nadu be bifurcated?
“The need for bifurcating Tamil Nadu does not arise now for three reasons: First, Tamil Nadu is not such a big State to be bifurcated. Second, Tamil Nadu is one State which creates more number of districts and taluks aiming at efficient administration.
What is the politics of Tamil Nadu?
Ever since the dawn of the dominance of the Dravidian parties, the politics in Tamil Nadu revolves around the Tamil identity and assertion of the rights of the States with the Centre that is dominated by the national parties.