Cuddalore is very famous for some of its specialty that makes the district unique from others. This is well known for the residence of world famous Lord Natarajan Temple. This is the original place of the sculpture of Nataraj. This is also the cosmic dancer`s place. Chidambaram is present in Cuddalore district.

The Historic importance of this District can be mentioned properly as it has played role since the time of `Idicasam`. Mr. Robert Clive started his administration from this district. The building that he constructed as the residence and administrative are still stand as the administrative residence of district administration.

This place is also famous for Lignite and Coal Mine. Lignite that is found in abundance is actually a treasure for the community. Like this out of Coal Mine heavy power and electricity is produced and distributed throughout the country.

Cashew nut is known as the rich crop of this district. The world famous Parry sugar and Chocolates are come out from this district only.

District profile:
The geographical position of this district is North Latitude between 15o 5`/11o 11` and 12o 35`East Longitude between 78 o 38` and 80o. The total area of Cuddalore district is 3678 sq.km. Out of total population of 22,85,395, total of 11,50,908 are male while 15,31,034 are female population. The numbers of literates are 14,20,488.

Total cultivated area present in the district is 2,72,159 Hec while the total area sown more than once is 52,268 Hec. Nearly 115 Hec land is used in rice production and production is nearly 316 tonnes. The other important crops that are produced in the district abundantly can be mentioned as follows: millets and other cereals 332 tonnes, pulses 12 tonnes, sugarcane or gur 355 tonnes, groundnut 49 tonnes, gingelly 1 ton, and cotton 1734 tonnes, etc.

Some of the important food crops in the district are as follows: Paddy, Groundnut, Sugarcane, Cholam, Cambu, Redgram, Cotton, Gingelly, Tapioca, Greengram, Blackgram, Coriander, Banana, Maize, Varagu, Cashewnut, etc. There are some other crops that are not used as food but important in other aspects. Those are as follows:, Cotton, Groundnut, and Coconut.

In case of animal husbandry the district has many institution. It has five Veterinary Hospitals, 39 Veterinary Dispensaries, 1 clinical Centres, and 89 Sub Centres. Poultry population in the district can be summarized as Cattle 3,43,131, Buffaloes 38,407, Sheep 57,607, Goat 2,51,160, and Poultry 3,33,043.

There is as such no milk dairy present in the district however, 237 no. of milk co-op. societies are there where the total production of milk is 1,30,16,265 liters per day.

The literacy rate is in a higher position here in this district. There is one university present in the district whereas the no. of arts and science colleges are 8, one medical college, four engineering colleges, one agricultural college, and 1245 primary schools are also present in the district. There are 9 teacher-training colleges present in the district.

There are number of fisheries present in this locality. Marine fish production in the district is 18000 MT while inland fish production is 5823 MT. Total no. of fisherman engaged are 13769 land/marine.

Out of the total area of 9718.85 Hec forest area, 9467.13 Hec is reserved forest while 196.52 Hec is regarded as reserved lands.

The district is very updated in case of industries. Some of them are mentioned below: no. of working factories are 228, no. of Trade Unions are 57, large Scale Industries are 35, small Scale Industries are 617, cottage industries are 200 while medium scale industries are 114 in number. The name of some important industries in the district can be mentioned as Neyveli Lignite Corporation of Neyveli, MRK Sugar Mill of Sethiathope, EID Parry (I) Ltd of Nellikuppam, Ambiga Sugar Mills of Pennadam, TANFAC of Cuddalore O.T, Vanavil of Cuddalore O.T, National Cotton Mills of Chidambaram, SPIC Pharma Chemicals of Cuddalore O.T, Asian Paints (I) Limited of Cuddalore O.T, Tagros Chemicals (I) LTD. of Cuddalore O.T, Clariant Chemicals LTD. of Cuddalore O.T, etc.

There are many rivers and lakes, which helps to maintain the irrigation properly in the district. The important ones are Gadilam, Pennar, Vellar, Veeranam, Perumal Eri, and Wellington Lake.

There are khadi as well as village industries present in the district. The sale of Cotton is 12.37 lakhs while woolen is 1.24 lakhs, silk is 36.02 lakhs and polyster is 5.36 lakhs. In case of village industries sales the sale of soap is 19.96 lakhs, pottery is 0.88 lakhs while leather is 0.39 lakhs.

The normal rainfall of the district can be mentioned, as N E Monsoon is 716.5 mm while S W Monsoon is 373.6mm. The actual rainfall in the district is N E Monsoon is 1346.1 and S W Monsoon is 340.3mm.

There are three revenue divisions, six revenue taluks, 32 revenue firkas and 896 revenue villages present in the districts. The maximum temperature is 36.8 C while the minimum temperature is 19.9 C. the district is well connected by roadways; railways and also seaways serve here properly.