Karur
State: Tamil Nadu (TN) Statehood: 01 November 1956 10148 Views
Karur is a district located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated in the central part of the state and has its headquarters in the town of Karur. The district is known for its rich history, culture, and contributions to the textile industry.
Karur has a diverse population with people belonging to various religions, including Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. The region has a mix of urban and rural areas, with agriculture being one of the primary occupations in the rural parts.
List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Subbarayalu Reddiar | 17 December 1920 to 11 July 1921 |
| 2 | Panaganti Ramarayaningar | 11 July 1921 to 11 September 1923 |
| 3 | Panaganti Ramarayaningar | 19 November 1923 to 3 December 1926 |
| 4 | P. Subbarayan | 4 December 1926 to 27 October 1930 |
| 5 | B. Munuswamy Naidu | 27 October 1930 to 4 November 1932 |
| 6 | Ramakrishna Ranga Rao | 5 November 1932 to 5 November 1934 |
| 7 | Ramakrishna Ranga Rao | 5 November 1934 to 4 April 1936 |
| 8 | P. T. Rajan | 4 April 1936 to 24 August 1936 |
| 9 | Ramakrishna Ranga Rao | 24 August 1936 to 1 April 1937 |
| 10 | Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu | 1 April 1937 to 14 July 1937 |
| 11 | C. Rajagopalachari | 14 July 1937 to 29 October 1939 |
| 12 | *Governer Rule* | 29 October 1939 to 30 April 1946 |
| 13 | T. Prakasam | 30 April 1946 to 23 March 1947 |
| 14 | Omanthur P. Ramaswamy Reddiar | 23 March 1947 to 6 April 1949 |
| 15 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | 6 April 1949 to 26 January 1950 |
| 16 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | 27 January 1950 to 9 April 1952 |
| 17 | C. Rajagopalachari | 10 April 1952 to 13 April 1954 |
| 18 | K. Kamaraj | 13 April 1954 to 31 March 1957 |
| 19 | K. Kamaraj | 13 April 1957 to 1 March 1962 |
| 20 | K. Kamaraj | 15 March 1962 to 2 October 1963 |
| 21 | M. Bhakthavatsalam | 2 October 1963 to 28 February 1967 |
| 22 | C. N. Annadurai | 6 March 1967 to 13 January 1969 |
| 23 | C. N. Annadurai | 14 January 1969 to 3 February 1969 |
| 24 | V. R. Nedunchezhiyan | 3 February 1969 to 10 February 1969 |
| 25 | M. Karunanidhi | 10 February 1969 to 14 March 1971 |
| 26 | M. Karunanidhi | 15 March 1971 to 31 January 1976 |
| 27 | *President Rule* | 31 January 1976 to 29 June 1977 |
| 28 | M. G. Ramachandran | 30 June 1977 to 17 February 1980 |
| 29 | *President Rule* | 17 February 1980 to 8 June 1980 |
| 30 | M. G. Ramachandran | 9 June 1980 to 9 February 1985 |
| 31 | M. G. Ramachandran | 10 February 1985 to 24 December 1987 |
| 32 | V. R. Nedunchezhiyan | 24 December 1987 to 7 January 1988 |
| 33 | V. N. Janaki Ramachandran | 7 January 1988 to 30 January 1988 |
| 34 | *President Rule* | 30 January 1988 to 26 January 1989 |
| 35 | M. Karunanidhi | 27 January 1989 to 30 January 1991 |
| 36 | *President Rule* | 30 January 1991 to 23 June 1991 |
| 37 | J. Jayalalithaa | 24 June 1991 to 12 May 1996 |
| 38 | M. Karunanidhi | 13 May 1996 to 13 May 2001 |
| 39 | J. Jayalalithaa | 14 May 2001 to 21 September 2001 |
| 40 | O. Panneerselvam | 21 September 2001 to 2 March 2002 |
| 41 | J. Jayalalithaa | 2 March 2002 to 12 May 2006 |
| 42 | M. Karunanidhi | 13 May 2006 to 15 May 2011 |
| 43 | J. Jayalalithaa | 16 May 2011 to 27 September 2014 |
| 44 | O. Panneerselvam | 28 September 2014 to 23 May 2015 |
| 45 | J. Jayalalithaa | 23 May 2015 to 22 May 2016 |
| 46 | J. Jayalalithaa | 23 May 2016 to 5 December 2016 |
| 47 | O. Panneerselvam | 5 December 2016 to 15 February 2017 |
| 48 | Edappadi K. Palaniswami | 16 February 2017 to 6 May 2021 |
| 49 | M. K. Stalin | 7 May 2021 to Incumbent |