What is Thoothukudi District?
Q: What is Thoothukudi District?
A: Thoothukudi District, also known as Tuticorin District, is a district in Tamil Nadu state in southern India.
Q: When was Thoothukudi District formed?
A: Thoothukudi District was formed by dividing Tirunelveli district in 1986.
Q: What is the district known for?
A: The district is known for pearl cultivation. There are many pearls in the seas offshore.
Q: Who ruled Thoothukudi District?
A: Thoothukudi District was formerly ruled by one of the oldest kingdoms in India, the Pandyan Dynasty, which had the port of Korkai for trade with Rome.
Q: What is the significance of Adichanallur in Thoothukudi District?
A: The archaeological site at Adichanallur holds the remains of the ancient Tamil civilisation.
Q: What is the population of Thoothukudi District as of 2011?
A: As of 2011, the population of Thoothukudi District was 1,750,176 with a sex-ratio of 1,023 females for every 1,000 males.
Q: What is the district headquarters of Thoothukudi District?
A: Thoothukudi is the district headquarters of Thoothukudi District.
