ª Todays TNPSC
ª Thiruvallur
ª Bifurcated from Chengalpat on July 1, 1996 as Thiruvalur M.G.R. District.
ª Later on Jan 1, 1997 renamed as Thiruvalur district.
ª It has one Parliamentary seats.
ª It has 10 seats in the legislative assembly.
ª River – R.Arani, R. Kosasthalai
ª Lakes : Semparambakam lake, Poondi reservoir
ª Speciality:
ª This district hold the famous Surutapali Sivan temple.
ª The famous pandi reservoir is also known as Sathyamoorthi Sagar.
ª The famous pulicat lake which is also a famous bird Santuary. This lake holds saltwater.
ª The famous poet Sakilar (Periyapuranam) was born in this district.
ª World famous Murugan temple ‘Tirutani’ is also located in this district. In was annexed to Tamil nadu by Mr. Ma.Po.Sivagnanam.
ª Tiruvalangadu Sivan temple of this district was constructed by Chola Kings in the 12th century A.D.
ª A fort was built by dutch pulicut is 1609 called ‘Jaltira’
