Tenkasi is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, known for its agriculture, waterfalls, and sericulture.
Tenkasi shares its boundaries with Virudhunagar in the North, Thoothukudi in the East, Tirunelveli in the South and Kerala in the West. The district is nourished by two major rivers namely Chittar and Anumanadhi, because of which agriculture flourishes in this area.
Location
Tenkasi is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, and is bordered by Virudhunagar to the north, Thoothukudi to the east, Tirunelveli to the south, and Kerala to the west.
Rivers
The Chittar and Anumanadhi rivers flow through the district, and the Chittar is the main river. The Chittar originates in the western hills and flows into the Tamiraparani river.
Agriculture
More than 65% of the population of Tenkasi is involved in agriculture and related activities. The district is irrigated by water sources such as the Gundar, Adavinayinar, Karupanadhi, and Ramanadhi dam, as well as over 800 tanks.
Waterfalls
Tenkasi is home to the famous Coutrallam waterfalls. The Chitraruvi falls are another popular attraction in the district.
Industries
The district is known for its sericulture and coir-based industries.
History
Tenkasi was established in the early 13th century CE. It was part of the Madurai region in the 16th century.
Climate
The average annual maximum temperature in Tenkasi is 32.0°C, and the average annual minimum temperature is 23.2°C. The average annual rainfall is 1041.7 mm