About Kanchipuram District

About Kanchipuram District

History:

Kanchipuram district is one of 38 districts in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram is one of the oldest cities in southern India and traces its history back to the 2nd century BC as the first capital of Chola. From the 3rd to the 9th century, it was the capital of Pallava, and from the 10th to the 13th century, it functioned as the capital of the late Chola government. Kanchipuram also known as Conjeevaram, is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in the Tondaimandalam region.

Famous for?

Known as the City of Thousands of Temples, Kanchipuram is known for its temple buildings, 1,000-story halls, huge temple towers and silk screens. Kanchipuram serves as the most important tourist destination in India

Location:

The region has an area of ​​1448 km2.

Subcategories:

There are 5 total villages in Kanchipuram.

Villages:

There are 520 villages in the region.

Cities:

There are 5 cities in total in the region.