Todays – TNPSC Topic
Kanyakumari
· It was bifurcated from Travencore on Nov 1, 1956.
· It has one parliamentary seat (i.e.) Kanyakumari.
· It has six seats in legislative assembly
· Rivers – 1. R. Thamirabarani, 2. R.Mullai 3. R.Valli (combination of R. Kodai and R. Baraliaru)
· The minerals present in the sand of the coastal area are Titanium, Monozite, Thorium and Uranium.
· A famous dance called Kalial is held at Kanyakumari villages.
Speciality
· It is also called the rice bowl of South India.
· It has more forest area (2nd largest forest area in Tamil Nadu)
· This district receives rainfall from both South West and North east monsoon.
· In 1897 Mr. Mincin from Europe has built a dam called Pachuparai on the R.Kodai.
· Benjamin Dam is built across R.Baraily
· 133 feet Thriuvalluvar statue was opened in Jan 1, 2000
This district hold high is the literacy ratio and second in the population density. 