Geographical Facts about Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu borders with 3 states – Karnataka in northwest, Andhra Pradesh in north, Kerala in West.

The Nilgiris and the Anamalai are hill groups with max height. The highest peak of Nilgiris is Dodabetta which stands at 2640 m above sea level.

Western ghat comes on the whole length of western part. The Palghat gap about 25 Km in width is the only marked break in western ghat range. Western ghats in the south of Palghat is known as Anamali range or Elephant Hills.

Eastern part of Tamil Nadu contains Palani Hills. Famous hill station Kodaikanal is situated on Palani Hills.

It is 11th largest state by area and sixth by population.

Kanchipuram is the largest district of Tamil Nadu by area. Chennai is largest by population.

The major rivers are Kaveri, Palar, Cheyyar, Ponnaiyar, Meyar, Bhavani, Amravati, Vaigal, Chittar and Tamaraparni. The 760 Km long kaveri is the biggest river of this state