Tamil Nadu

StateTN• South India
Capital
Chennai
Largest City
Chennai
Formation Date
14 January 1969
Statehood
14 January 1969
Tamil Nadu PoliticsLok Sabha MPs, Rajya Sabha MPs, MLAs, parties and constituencies
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Population
7.21 Cr
2011 census
Area
1,30,058 km²
Districts
38
Lok Sabha Seats
39
Rajya Sabha Seats
18
Assembly Seats
234
Legislative Council
0
No council

About Tamil Nadu

Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969.

State Code
TN
ISO Code
IN-TN
Official Language
Tamil
Additional Language
English
Region
South India
Zone
Southern Zonal Council
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata

Current Leadership

(5)
CV
C. Joseph Vijay
Chief Minister
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Since 10 May 2026
RA
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Governor
Since 12 Mar 2026
MS
M. K. Stalin
Leader of Opposition
DMK
MK
M. V. Karuppiah
Speaker, Legislative Assembly
NM
N. Muruganandam
Chief Secretary

State Symbols

Animal
Nilgiri tahr
Bird
Emerald dove
Flower
Gloriosa lily
Tree
Palmyra palm
Sport
Kabaddi

Legislative Strength

39
Lok Sabha Seats
18
Rajya Sabha Seats
234
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats

Party-wise Strength (Assembly)

(234 seats)
234
Seats held
  • Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam10846.2%
  • Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam5925.2%
  • All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam4720.1%
  • Indian National Congress52.1%
  • Pattali Makkal Katchi41.7%
  • Indian Union Muslim League20.9%
  • Communist Party of India20.9%
  • Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi20.9%
  • Communist Party of India (Marxist)20.9%
  • Bharatiya Janata Party10.4%
  • Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam10.4%
  • Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam10.4%
Majority mark 118

Major Political Parties

(12)
TVK
TVK
108 MLAs
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
DMK
59 MLAs
AIA
AIA
47 MLAs
Indian National Congress
INC
5 MLAs
PMK
PMK
4 MLAs
IUML
IUML
2 MLAs
Communist Party of India
CPI
2 MLAs
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
VCK
2 MLAs
CPI
CPI
2 MLAs
Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP
1 MLA
DMD
DMD
1 MLA
AMM
AMM
1 MLA

Demographics

(2011)
7.21 Cr
Population
555
Population Density (per km²)
80.09%
Literacy Rate
86.77%
Male Literacy
73.44%
Female Literacy
3.72 Cr
Urban Population
3.49 Cr
Rural Population

Assembly Reserved Seats

234
Total Seats
  • General18880.3%
  • SC4418.8%
  • ST20.9%

Key Facts

  • State Day
    Tamil Nadu Day
  • Sitting MLAs
    234
  • Sitting MPs
    57
  • Sitting MLCs
    0
  • High Court
    Madras High Court
  • Time Zone
    Asia/Kolkata
  • Next Assembly Election
    Expected 2031

Lok Sabha Strength

(39 seats)
39
Seats held
  • Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam2256.4%
  • Indian National Congress923.1%
  • Communist Party of India25.1%
  • Communist Party of India (Marxist)25.1%
  • Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi25.1%
  • Indian Union Muslim League12.6%
  • Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam12.6%

Legislature

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Seats
234
Current term
15 May 2026 – 14 May 2031
Last election
2026
Next expected
2031
Majority mark
118
Government strength
123
Opposition strength
111
Reserved (SC / ST)
44 / 2
Legislative Council

Tamil Nadu has no legislative council.

Lok Sabha
Seats
39
Current term
24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
Last election
2024
Rajya Sabha
Seats
18
House type
Upper House of Parliament
Member term
6 years

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 — Result

Winner
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
108 seats
Runner-up
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
59 seats

Source: Election Commission of India

Assembly Election History

(2 elections)
Seats WonVote Share (%)
YearWinnerSeatsVote ShareRunner-upSeats
2026Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam10835%DMK59
2021DMK13337.7%All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam66

Districts & Administration

(38 districts)
District profiles (38 of 38)
Districts
38
Divisions
5
Cities & towns
—

Economy (2026-27)

GSDP
₹40,67,312 Cr
GSDP growth
14%
Revenue
₹3,50,766 Cr
Expenditure
₹4,72,585 Cr
Major industries
Automobiles, Textiles, IT and electronics, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals

Budget (FY 2026-27)

Total expenditure
₹5,24,556 Cr
Total receipts
₹5,24,211 Cr
Borrowings
₹1,73,445 Cr
Fiscal deficit
₹1,21,819 Cr
Fiscal deficit / GSDP
3%
Revenue surplus
₹-55,775 Cr
Debt repayment
₹51,971 Cr
Primary deficit
₹45,362 Cr

Development Indicators

Literacy
80.09%

Formation & History

  1. 14 January 1969: Madras State officially became Tamil Nadu.

Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

High Court
Madras High Court
High Court seat
Chennai
State Election Commission
Tamil Nadu State Election Commission
Public Service Commission
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Information Commission
Tamil Nadu State Information Commission
Lokayukta
Tamil Nadu Lokayukta
Human Rights Commission
Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission
Women's Commission
Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women
Pollution Control Board
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

Exam & Static GK

Tamil Nadu for competitive exams — 12 topics, 27 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.

Verified as of 2026-09-11

Quick Revision

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Capital
Chennai
Area
1,30,058 km²
Population
7.21 Cr
Literacy
80.09%
Districts
38
State Code
TN
Lok Sabha
39
Rajya Sabha
18
Assembly
234
GK sources
  • Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu
  • Election Commission of India
  • PRS - Tamil Nadu Budget Analysis 2026-27
  • Government of Tamil Nadu

Major Cities & Destinations

  • Chennai
    Capital
  • Madurai
    Destination
  • Ooty
    Destination
  • Kodaikanal
    Destination
  • Rameswaram
    Destination
  • Mahabalipuram
    Destination
  • Thanjavur
    Destination
  • Kanyakumari
    Destination

Quick Links

DistrictsRepresentativesChief MinisterElection HistoryPolitical Parties
Sources
  • Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu
  • Election Commission of India
  • PRS - Tamil Nadu Budget Analysis 2026-27
  • Government of Tamil Nadu
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.
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