 Vizhuppuram district lies between the national highways of Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, and contains some historical landmarks, such as the Gingee Fort that is over 500 years old.Vizhuppuram district was once a part of the South Arcot district along with the Cuddalore district.Later, Cuddalore district was bifurcated and Vizhuppuram district came into existence on 30 September 1993.