![]() Location of Cuddalore District The geographical position of Cuddalore District is north latitude between 11 degree 11 minutes and 12 degree 35 minutes and east longitude between 78 degree 38 minutes and 80 degree. The total area of Cuddalore district is 3678 sq kms. As per 2001 Census, total population of Cuddalore District is 22,85,395, out of which male population is 11,50,908 and female population is 15,31,034. Total number of literate population is 14, 20,488. History of Cuddalore District ![]() Administration of Cuddalore District Administration of Cuddalore District include three revenue divisions, six revenue taluks, 32 revenue firkas and 896 revenue villages. Economy of Cuddalore District Economy of Cuddalore District is dependent on agriculture. Total cultivated area of the district is around 2, 72,159 Hectares. A huge portion of the cultivated land is used in rice production. The other important crops that are produced in the district abundantly include millets, pulses, sugarcane, groundnut, cotton, etc. There are number of fisheries present in this locality. The district has several industries including small scale cottage industries. Economy of the district also depends on animal husbandry. 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. ![]() The literacy rate is in a higher position here in Cuddalore District. There is one university present in the district whereas there are around eight arts and science colleges, near about one medical college, around four engineering colleges and one agricultural college. Nearly 1245 primary schools are also present in the district. Further, there are around nine teacher-training colleges present in Cuddalore District. Tourism in Cuddalore District There are several tourist spots present in Cuddalore District. Tourism in Cuddalore District offers visits to several religious as well as historical sites. Natraja Temple, Padaleeswarar Temple, Devanatha Swami Temple and Bhuvaraha Swami Temple are some of the main tourist sites of this district. Cuddalore District is well connected by roadways; railways and also seaways serve here properly. |
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Cuddalore District