Particulars of  Municipality

Coonoor town is located in the Nilgiris District and situated 6050 “above sea level. It is a hill town having an area of 15.05 Sq K.M. and population of 50176. It is a Selection grade Municipality and having  Municipal Council with 30 Councilors are elected members and a Chairman who is also elected by the voters of this town.

History of the Municipality

Coonoor Municipality was constituted in the year 1866 during British Rule which indicates that this is one of the oldest Municipalities in Tamil nadu State. The first Municipal Council was dominated by the Europeans with no native citizens but later they were included as Councillors.

Summary of Activities and Features of Municipality

The prime functions of the Municipality as contemplated in Tamilnadu District Municipalities Act 1920 are providing protected Water Supply, Street Light facilities to the Public and ensuring sanitation of the town.

This Municipality is supplying 90 litres of water per head which is adequate at present.

This Municipality is maintaining 2352 Nos. of Street Lights which is also more than sufficient. With the employment of 141 sanitary workers the sanitation of this town is maintained with high standard.