Tamil Nadu Districts Map Quiz

Interactive click-to-identify map quiz covering all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu. Click each district on the map, track your score and accuracy, and master Tamil Nadu geography from the northern plains to the southern tip at Kanyakumari.

38 Districts 5 Regions Score Tracking Accuracy Stats Free Quiz

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Tiruvallur Chennai Krishnagiri Dharmapuri Tirupathur Vellore Ranipet Kanchipuram Chengalpattu Tiruvannamalai Kallakurichi Viluppuram Cuddalore Salem Namakkal Erode Tiruppur Coimbatore Nilgiris Perambalur Ariyalur Karur Tiruchirappalli Mayiladuthurai Nagapattinam Tiruvarur Thanjavur Pudukkottai Dindigul Madurai Sivaganga Ramanathapuram Theni Virudhunagar Thoothukudi Tenkasi Tirunelveli Kanyakumari

Simplified Tamil Nadu district map for quiz practice. Not to geographic scale.

Click on: Chennai

Tamil Nadu Regions & District Groups

Tamil Nadu's 38 districts can be grouped into five geographic regions. Understanding these groups helps you memorize district locations faster.

RegionDistrictsCountCharacter
NorthernChennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupathur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi11Urban-industrial belt, Eastern Ghats, automotive hub, temples
WesternCoimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Nilgiris6Textile powerhouse, hill stations, Kongu region, Western Ghats
CentralTiruchirappalli, Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai9Cauvery delta, rice bowl, Chola architecture, temples
EasternCuddalore, Viluppuram2Coastal corridor, agriculture, fishing communities
SouthernMadurai, Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Kanyakumari10Cultural heartland, Pandya legacy, Gulf of Mannar, wind energy

Tamil Nadu Districts Quiz FAQ

Common questions about the Tamil Nadu map quiz and district geography.

How many districts are in Tamil Nadu?Toggle answer
Tamil Nadu has 38 districts as of the latest administrative organization. This was expanded from 32 districts with the creation of Mayiladuthurai, Chengalpattu, Kallakurichi, Ranipet, Tenkasi, and Tirupathur districts in 2019-2020. This quiz covers all 38 current districts with their official names.
How does the Tamil Nadu districts quiz work?Toggle answer
The quiz highlights a district name at the top and you click the corresponding region on the interactive map. Each correct click marks that district as found and moves to the next random district. Use the Skip button to mark a district you don't know, or Restart to begin again and beat your previous accuracy score.
Is the Tamil Nadu quiz free to use?Toggle answer
Yes, the Tamil Nadu districts map quiz is completely free. No sign-up, no account, no installation required. Just open the page and start practicing on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop.
Can teachers use this quiz in the classroom?Toggle answer
Absolutely. The Tamil Nadu districts quiz is designed for classroom use in geography, social studies, and competitive exam preparation (TNPSC, UPSC). Students can practice individually, track their accuracy, and compete for the best scores. The visual map works well on projectors and interactive whiteboards.
Which are the newest districts in Tamil Nadu?Toggle answer
Tamil Nadu created six new districts in 2019-2020, bringing the total from 32 to 38: Chengalpattu (from Kanchipuram), Kallakurichi (from Viluppuram), Ranipet (from Vellore), Tenkasi (from Tirunelveli), Tirupathur (from Vellore), and Mayiladuthurai (from Nagapattinam). This quiz uses the current 38-district configuration.
Which is the largest district in Tamil Nadu?Toggle answer
Viluppuram is the largest district in Tamil Nadu by area (after the creation of Kallakurichi from it). Chennai is the smallest district by area but the most densely populated and is the state capital. Use the quiz to learn the relative positions of each district on the Tamil Nadu map.