General knowledge of Tamil Nadu

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Basic Information

Capital: Chennai (formerly Madras)

Language: Tamil (one of the world’s oldest classical languages)

Formation: Tamil Nadu was officially formed on January 14, 1969 (renamed from Madras State).

Governor: [Will depend on current appointment]

Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin (as of 2025)

Major Rivers: Cauvery (Kaveri), Vaigai, Palar, Thamirabarani

State Symbols:

Bird: Emerald Dove

Animal: Nilgiri Tahr

Tree: Palm Tree

Flower: Gloriosa Lily (Kaanthal)

Geography

Location: Southeastern India, bounded by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Bay of Bengal.

Important Hills: Nilgiri Hills, Anamalai Hills, Shevaroy Hills

Famous Waterfalls: Hogenakkal Falls, Courtallam Falls

Coastline: Approx. 1,076 km

Culture and Heritage

Dance Forms: Bharatanatyam (classical dance form)

Festivals: Pongal, Deepavali, Tamil New Year (Puthandu), Thaipusam

Temples: Tamil Nadu is known for its Dravidian architecture, including:

Meenakshi Temple (Madurai)

Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur, UNESCO World Heritage)

Rameswaram Temple

Shore Temple (Mahabalipuram, UNESCO site)

Economy

Industries: Automotive, IT, Textiles, Agriculture, Wind Energy

Major Cities: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem

Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Especially around Chennai

Education & Research

Major Institutions:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)

Anna University

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)


Literacy Rate: Around 80%+


Famous Personalities

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Former President of India, born in Rameswaram

C. N. Annadurai – First CM of Tamil Nadu

M. S. Subbulakshmi – Renowned Carnatic vocalist

Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth – Cinema icons with national and international fame

Basic Information

Capital: Chennai (formerly Madras)

Language: Tamil (one of the world’s oldest classical languages)

Formation: Tamil Nadu was officially formed on January 14, 1969 (renamed from Madras State).

Governor: [Will depend on current appointment]

Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin (as of 2025)

Major Rivers: Cauvery (Kaveri), Vaigai, Palar, Thamirabarani

State Symbols:

Bird: Emerald Dove

Animal: Nilgiri Tahr

Tree: Palm Tree

Flower: Gloriosa Lily (Kaanthal)

Geography

Location: Southeastern India, bounded by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Bay of Bengal.

Important Hills: Nilgiri Hills, Anamalai Hills, Shevaroy Hills

Famous Waterfalls: Hogenakkal Falls, Courtallam Falls

Coastline: Approx. 1,076 km

Culture and Heritage

Dance Forms: Bharatanatyam (classical dance form)

Festivals: Pongal, Deepavali, Tamil New Year (Puthandu), Thaipusam

Temples: Tamil Nadu is known for its Dravidian architecture, including:

Meenakshi Temple (Madurai)

Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur, UNESCO World Heritage)

Rameswaram Temple

Shore Temple (Mahabalipuram, UNESCO site)

Economy

Industries: Automotive, IT, Textiles, Agriculture, Wind Energy

Major Cities: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem

Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Especially around Chennai

Education & Research

Major Institutions:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)

Anna University

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)


Literacy Rate: Around 80%+


Famous Personalities

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Former President of India, born in Rameswaram

C. N. Annadurai – First CM of Tamil Nadu

M. S. Subbulakshmi – Renowned Carnatic vocalist

Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth – Cinema icons with national and international fame

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