Theni district was formed on 25th July 1996. It covers the geographical area of 3067.2 Sq. km. According to 2001 census the total population of Theni district is 1093950, comprising of 552986 males and 540964 females.
The principal crops of Theni district are paddy, cholam, cumbu, redgram, greengram, blackgram, horsegram, turmeric, sugarcane, mango, bannana, tapiaco, groundnut and gingelly. Sericulture is another occupation of the people of the district.
Popular tourist destinations of the district of Theni are:
* Meenakshi Amman Temple
* Tirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
* Gandhi Museum
* Mariamman Teppakulam
* Koodal Azhagar Temple
* Gowmariamman Temple
* Saneeswaran Temple
* Velappar Temple
* Bathrakaliamman Temple
* Paramasivan Temple
* Sivakami Amman Temple
* Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
* Suruli Andavar Temple
* Periya palli vasal, Uthamapalayam.
The principal crops of Theni district are paddy, cholam, cumbu, redgram, greengram, blackgram, horsegram, turmeric, sugarcane, mango, bannana, tapiaco, groundnut and gingelly. Sericulture is another occupation of the people of the district.
Popular tourist destinations of the district of Theni are:
* Meenakshi Amman Temple
* Tirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
* Gandhi Museum
* Mariamman Teppakulam
* Koodal Azhagar Temple
* Gowmariamman Temple
* Saneeswaran Temple
* Velappar Temple
* Bathrakaliamman Temple
* Paramasivan Temple
* Sivakami Amman Temple
* Veerappa Ayyanar Temple
* Suruli Andavar Temple
* Periya palli vasal, Uthamapalayam.
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