Tamil Nadu
State • Capital: Chennai
State
Population
7.78 crore
Area
1,30,058 km²
Capital
Chennai
Language
Tamil
Literacy
80.1%
Overview
CapitalChennai
Largest CityChennai
Official LanguageTamil
Area1,30,058 km²
Population7.78 crore
Density555/km²
Literacy Rate80.1%
HDI0.708
Sex Ratio996 per 1000
Founded01 Nov 1956
Demographics
Urban vs Rural Population
Urban48.5%
Rural51.5%
Religious Composition
Economy
GSDP
24,00,00,00,00,000
Per Capita Income
2,34,000
Major Industries
AutomobileTextilesITHealthcareTourismLeather
Government
Chief MinisterM. K. Stalin
GovernorR. N. Ravi
Ruling PartyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Lok Sabha Seats39
Rajya Sabha Seats18
Quick Facts
Famous For
Classical MusicBharatanatyamTemplesFilter CoffeeChettinad Cuisine
Major Festivals
PongalDeepavaliThiruvaiyaru Music FestivalNatyanjaliChithirai Festival
Tourist Places
Marina BeachMeenakshi TempleMahabalipuramOotyKodaikanal
Major Rivers
Kaveri, Vaigai, Palar, Thamiraparani, Cheyyar
Neighboring States
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