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About District

Welcome to Cuddalore District, Cuddalore District is located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the ancient, historic district. Present Cuddalore district was newly bifurcated from South Arcot district on 30Th September 1993. The city of Cuddalore is the district headquarters; The district was named after it.In puraana this district is described as part of Sri. Rama Khetra. History says in the year 1801 Captain Graham was took charge of the District lying between Palar and Portonovo rivers and become the first Collector South Arcot.
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Collector Photo
Dr. A. Arun Thamburaj I.A.S., District Collector

District At a Glance

General:

District: Cuddalore
HeadQuarters: Cuddalore
State: TamilNadu

Area:

Total: 3703 Sq.Kms
Rural: 3244 Sq.Kms
Urban: 460 Sq.Kms

Population:

Total: 26,05,914
Male: 13,11,697
Female: 12,94,217