industries and 76,785 other marginal workers. The district has a population density of . At the time of the 2011 census, 97.59% of the population spoke Tamil and 0.96% Telugu as their first language. Politics |} Divisions Cuddalore District comprises 10 taluks, 13 Blocks, 7 Municipalities and 16 Town Panchayats. Urban centres Cuddalore district consists of the following urban regions (cities): Bhuvanagiri Chidambaram Cuddalore Kattumannarkoil Kurinjipadi Neyveli Nellikuppam Panruti Pennadam Srimushnam Vadalur Virudhachalam Agriculture The district contributes significantly to the Tamil Nadu state production of cashew nut and jack fruit. Tourist attractions Pichavaram, one of the world's largest mangrove forests Silver Beach at Devanampatinam (Cuddalore) Veeranam Lake, Kattumannarkoil Marine Biology, Parangipettai, Chidambaram taluk Saamiyaarpettai Beach, near Parangipettai, Chidambaram taluk Pataleeswarar temple, a Hindu temple, built during the 7th century is the most prominent landmark in Cuddalore. The name, Thirupathipuliyur, is associated with the legend behind the temple. The temple is revered in the verses of 7th-century Saiva saints Appar and Tirugnanasambandar in their works in Tevaram. Chidambaram Natarajar Temple The Devanathaswami Temple, located in Thiruvanthipuram, is another Hindu pilgrimage site located in the outskirts of Cuddalore. Veerattaneswarar Temple, near Panruti Sri boovaraha Swami temple, Sri Nithishwarar temple, Srimushnam Villages Kachirayanatham Rayanallur Village Silambinathanpettai Uyyakondaravi Valasakkadu Vazhmangalam See also List of districts of Tamil Nadu List of educational institutions in Cuddalore District References External links Cuddalore District Cuddalore District Profile Districts of Tamil Nadu