District Administrative Setup
A comprehensive breakdown of the Revenue and Development administration of The Nilgiris District. Verified Data.
3 Revenue Divisions
6 Taluks
4 Blocks
88 Revenue Villages
The District is headed by the District Collector (I.A.S.), followed by the District Revenue Officer (DRO). The administration is divided into Revenue units (for land/law) and Development units (for panchayats/schemes).
1. Revenue Administration
| Revenue Division |
Taluks Included |
Key Towns |
| Udhagamandalam (Ooty) |
1. Udhagamandalam
2. Kundah |
Ooty Town, Manjoor, Bikkatty |
| Coonoor |
3. Coonoor
4. Kotagiri |
Coonoor, Wellington, Kotagiri, Ketti |
| Gudalur |
5. Gudalur
6. Pandalur |
Gudalur, Devala, Cherambadi |
2. Development (Panchayat Unions)
| Block Name |
Number of Village Panchayats |
Major Panchayats |
| Udhagai Block |
13 Panchayats |
Nanjanad, Thuneri, Balacola |
| Coonoor Block |
6 Panchayats |
Hubbathalai, Burliar, Melur |
| Kotagiri Block |
11 Panchayats |
Kodanad, Nedugula, Thengumarahada |
| Gudalur Block |
5 Panchayats |
Mudumalai, Masinagudi, Cherangode |
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3. Urban Local Bodies
| Type |
Total |
List of Names |
| Municipalities |
4 |
1. Udhagamandalam
2. Coonoor
3. Gudalur
4. Nelliyalam |
| Town Panchayats |
11 |
Devarshola, Jegathala, Ketti, Hulical, Kil-Kundah, Adigaratti, Naduvattam, Sholur, Bikkatti, O'Valley, Kotagiri. |
| Cantonment Board |
1 |
Wellington Cantonment (Defense Area) |
Administrative FAQ
Q: Which Taluk is Ooty in?
Ooty falls under the Udhagamandalam Taluk. "Udhagamandalam" is the official Tamil name for Ooty.
Q: Who maintains the rural roads?
Rural roads are maintained by the respective Panchayat Unions (Blocks), while town roads are maintained by the Municipalities.
Q: Is Masinagudi a Municipality?
No, Masinagudi is a Village Panchayat falling under the Gudalur Block.
