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Geography and AdministrationLocation: Bordered by Virudhunagar to the north, Thoothukudi to the east, Tirunelveli to the south, and the Western Ghats (along with Kerala's Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts) to the west.Area & Headquartered: Covers a total geographical area of about 2,882.43 square kilometers with its headquarters in the city of Tenkasi.Sub-divisions: Comprises 8 taluks, 5 municipalities, 10 development blocks, and 246 revenue villages.Culture and TourismCourtallam Falls: Known as the "Spa of South India," the famous Courtallam waterfalls lie on the Chittar River and draw massive crowds for their scenic beauty and perceived medicinal properties.Temples: Home to the historic Kasi Viswanathar Temple in Tenkasi (whose name means "Kasi of the South") and the Kutralanathaswamy temple, which houses the Chitra Sabha, one of the five abodes of Nataraja.EconomyAgriculture: Nourished by rivers like the Chittar and Anumanadhi, over 65% of the population engages in farming and related rural activities.Trade: Timber trading, handloom weaving, and rice/flour mills form an essential part of the local urban economy due to the region's forest proximity.
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