Tamil Nadu
~6.4 Cr
Total Electors (2026)
234
Assembly Seats
39
Lok Sabha Seats
18
Rajya Sabha Seats
38
Districts
85.1%
Turnout (2026)
Tamil
Official Language
Chennai
Capital
Overview
Tamil Nadu is one of India's most industrialised and urbanised states, located on the southeastern coast of the country. It was formed as Madras State on 26 January 1950 and renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969. Chennai, the capital, is a major manufacturing, automobile, technology and services hub and one of India's largest metropolitan economies.
Tamil is the official language and one of the world's oldest living classical languages. The state is renowned for its literary heritage, Dravidian temple architecture, Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance. Major festivals include Pongal, Tamil New Year, Deepavali and Navaratri, and the state is home to a chain of UNESCO World Heritage temples and monuments.
Tamil Nadu has a highly diversified economy spanning automobiles, textiles, leather, electronics, heavy engineering, information technology and a strong services sector. With one of the longest coastlines in peninsular India, well-developed ports and a large network of industrial corridors, the state consistently ranks among India's leading contributors to national GDP and exports.
Districts of Tamil Nadu
All 38 districts, clearly delineated. Tap any district to explore its constituencies.
- 1Ariyalur
- 2Chengalpattu
- 3Chennai
- 4Coimbatore
- 5Cuddalore
- 6Dharmapuri
- 7Dindigul
- 8Erode
- 9Kallakurichi
- 10Kancheepuram
- 11Kanniyakumari
- 12Karur
- 13Krishnagiri
- 14Madurai
- 15Mayiladuthurai
- 16Nagapattinam
- 17Namakkal
- 18Nilgiris
- 19Perambalur
- 20Pudukkottai
- 21Ramanathapuram
- 22Ranipet
- 23Salem
- 24Sivaganga
- 25Tenkasi
- 26Thanjavur
- 27Theni
- 28Thiruvallur
- 29Thiruvarur
- 30Thoothukudi
- 31Tiruchirappalli
- 32Tirunelveli
- 33Tirupathur
- 34Tiruppur
- 35Tiruvannamalai
- 36Vellore
- 37Viluppuram
- 38Virudhunagar
Historical & notable landmarks
Temples, heritage sites, forts and natural wonders across the state. Hover a marker to see its name.
- 1Meenakshi Amman TempleMadurai · Madurai district · Towering Dravidian temple with 14 gopurams
- 2Brihadeeswarar TempleThanjavur · Thanjavur district · UNESCO Chola 'Big Temple', built c.1010 CE
- 3Shore TempleMahabalipuram · UNESCO 8th-century granite seaside temple
- 4Ranganathaswamy TempleSrirangam · Tiruchirappalli district · World's largest functioning Hindu temple complex
- 5Ramanathaswamy TempleRameswaram · Ramanathapuram district · Jyotirlinga shrine with the longest temple corridor
- 6Arunachaleswarar TempleTiruvannamalai · Tiruvannamalai district · Vast Shiva temple at the foot of Annamalai hill
- 7Kapaleeshwarar TempleChennai · Chennai district · Pallava-era Shiva temple in Mylapore
- 8Nataraja TempleChidambaram · Cuddalore district · Home of the cosmic dancer Lord Shiva Nataraja
- 9KanyakumariKanyakumari · Kanniyakumari district · Subcontinent's southern tip and three-seas confluence
- 10Vivekananda Rock MemorialKanyakumari · Kanniyakumari district · Island memorial off the southern cape
- 11Marina BeachChennai · Chennai district · One of the world's longest urban beaches
- 12Fort St. GeorgeChennai · Chennai district · First English fortress in India, built 1644
- 13Ooty (Udhagamandalam)Nilgiris · Nilgiris district · 'Queen of hill stations' in the Nilgiris
- 14KodaikanalDindigul · Dindigul district · Misty 'Princess of Hill Stations' with star lake
- 15Nilgiri Mountain RailwayCoonoor · Nilgiris district · UNESCO heritage steam-rack mountain railway
- 16Airavatesvara TempleDarasuram · Thanjavur district · UNESCO Chola temple known for stone craftsmanship
- 17Gangaikonda CholapuramAriyalur · Ariyalur district · UNESCO Chola capital temple of Rajendra I
- 18Thanjavur Maratha PalaceThanjavur · Thanjavur district · Royal palace with the Saraswathi Mahal Library
- 19Palani Murugan TemplePalani · Dindigul district · Hilltop abode of Lord Murugan (Dhandayuthapani)
- 20Rockfort TempleTiruchirappalli · Tiruchirappalli district · Ucchi Pillayar temple atop an ancient rock fort
- 21Mudumalai National ParkNilgiris · Nilgiris district · Tiger reserve in the Western Ghats foothills
- 22Courtallam FallsTenkasi · Tenkasi district · 'Spa of South India' cascade in the Ghats
- 23Velankanni BasilicaVelankanni · Nagapattinam district · 'Lourdes of the East' coastal Marian shrine
- 24Pamban BridgeRameswaram · Ramanathapuram district · India's iconic sea bridge to Rameswaram island
Latest election results
2026 Assembly Election
- Winning Party
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Seats Won by TVK
- 108
- Majority Mark
- 118
- Total Supporting MLAs
- 121
- Voter Turnout
- 85.1%
- Chief Minister
- C. Joseph Vijay
Hung Assembly; TVK formed government with support from allied parties.
2024 Lok Sabha Election
- Winning Alliance
- INDIA Alliance
- Seats Won
- 39
- Total Seats
- 39
Complete INDIA bloc sweep
Electoral timeline
- 2026TVK-led Alliance — 121 seats
- 2021DMK-led Alliance — 159 seats
- 2016AIADMK — 136 seats
- 2011AIADMK Alliance — 203 seats
Historical Chief Ministers
- 2026–PresentC. Joseph Vijay
- 2021–2026M. K. Stalin
- 2017–2021Edappadi K. Palaniswami
- 2016J. Jayalalithaa
- 2011–2016J. Jayalalithaa
- 2006–2011M. Karunanidhi
Reservation profile
Current state leadership
Chief Minister
C. Joseph Vijay
Deputy Chief Minister
Vacant
Leader of Opposition
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Governor
R. N. Ravi
Speaker
J. C. D. Prabhakar
Legislature composition
Hung Assembly. TVK (108) formed the government with the support of allied parties, totalling 121 MLAs against a majority mark of 118.