Districts of West Tamil Nadu include districts like Dharmapuri District, Coimbatore District, Erode District, Krishnagiri district, Namakkal District, Salem District and Tiruppur District.
Dharmapuri District
Dharmapuri District is a district in Tamil Nadu. The district came into existence from October 10, 1965. It is the first district created in Tamil Nadu after independence. Dharmapuri is the district headquarters. Dharmapuri town is historically called "Thakadoor".
Coimbatore District
Coimbatore District is a district in the Kongu Nadu region of the state of Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is the administrative headquarters of the district. It is one of the most industrialized districts and a major textile, industrial, commercial, educational, information technology, healthcare and manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu. The region is bounded by Tiruppur district in the east, Nilgiris district in the north, Erode district in the north-east, Palghat district and Idukki district of neighboring state of Kerala in the west and south respectively.
Erode District
Erode District is a district in the Kongu Nadu region of the state of Tamil Nadu. It was the largest district by area in the state before the Formation of Tirupur District and the headquarters of the district is Erode. It is divided into two revenue divisions namely Erode and Gobichettipalayam and further subdivided into 9 taluks. Periyar district was a part of Coimbatore District before its division into two on September 17, 1979 and was renamed as Erode District in 1996.
Krishnagiri District
Krishnagiri district is a district in the state of Tamil Nadu. This is a new district carved out from Dharmapuri District by the year 2004. The municipal town of Krishnagiri is the district headquarters.
Namakkal District
Namakkal District is an administrative district in the state of Tamil Nadu. The district has seven taluks (subdivisions) like Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Rasipuram, Velur, Sendamangalam, Komarapalayam, and Kolli Hills.
Nilgiris District
Nilgiris District is in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Nilgiri Hills are part of a larger mountain chain known as the Western Ghats Mountain Range in India. Their highest point is the mountain of Doddabetta, height 2,633 m.
Salem District
Salem District is a district of Tamil Nadu. Salem is the district headquarters and other major towns in the district include Mettur, Omalur and Attur. Salem District is surrounded by hills and the landscape of Western Ghats Mountain Range in India, dotted with hillocks. Salem has a vibrant culture dating back to the ancient Salem Nadu ruled by Mazhavar kings. Salem comes under Mazhanadu in Sangam Age.
Tiruppur District
Tiruppur District is a district of Tamil Nadu. It was formed in February 2009. The district is well-developed and industrialized. The Tiruppur under garment industry, the cotton market, Kangeyam bull and the famous Uthukklui butter provide a vibrant economy to Tiruppur District. The city of Tiruppur is the administrative headquarters for the district.
