Lok Sabha Constituencies in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu (MP Constituencies) | Madurai Theni Virudhunagar |
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu | Madurai Central Madurai East Madurai North Madurai South Madurai West Melur Sholavandan Thirumangalam Thiruparankundram Usilampatti |
About the District :
Madurai District is situated in the South of Tamil Nadu state. It is bounded on the North by the districts of Dindigul, Thiruchirapalli and on the East by Sivagangai and on the West by Theni and South by Virudhunagar .
Geographical location
North Latitude :
Between 9°30.00 and 10°30.00
East Latitude :
Between 77°00.00 and 78°30.00
Languages spoken :
Tamil, Telegu, Sourashtra, English, Hindi
Area & Population | |
Area in Square K.m. | 3741.73 |
Population (2011 Census) | 30,38,252 |
(a) Males | 15,26,475 |
(b) Females | 15,11,777 |
(c) Rural | 11,91,451 |
(d) Urban | 18,46,801 |
Density/S.q.K.m. | 812 |
Literates | 22,73,430 |
Main Workers (2011 Census) | |
a.Total Workers | 13,54,632 |
b.Male Workers | 9,02704 |
c.Female Workers | 4,51,928 |
d.Rural Workers | 6,27,737 |
e.Urban Workers | 7,26,895 |
f.Cultivators | 81,352 |
g.Agricultural Labourers | 2,87,731 |
h.Household Industry | 39,753 |
i. Other Workers | 7,65,066 |
j.MarginalWorkers | 1,84,027 |
Non-Workers | 16,83,620 |
Revenue Administrative Divisions | |
Revenue Divisions | 3 |
Revenue Taluks | 10 |
Revenue Firkas | 51 |
Revenue Villages | 665 |
Local Bodies | |
I.Corporations | 1 |
ii.Municipalities | 3 |
iii.Town Panchayats | 9 |
iv.Village Panchayats | 420 |
Rural Development | |
No of Blocks Covered | 13 |
Populations Covered (In Lakhs) | 11,91,451 |
Legislature | |
Members of Legislative Assembly | |
a. Elected | 10 |
b. Nominated | — |
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) | 1 |
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) | — |
Medical and Health (Govt.,) (Number) | |
1. Modern Medicine | |
Hospitals | 10 |
Dispensaries | 2 |
Primary Health Centres | 53 |
Health Sub Centres | 324 |
Other Medical Institutions | 20 |
Beds in Hospitals and Dispensaries | 2678 |
Doctors | 253 |
Nurses | 1232 |
2.Indian Medicine | |
Hospitals | 1 |
Dispensaries | 10 |
Primary Health Centres | 41 |
Beds in Hospitals and Dispensaries | – |
Doctors | 45 |
Nurses | — |
3.Homoeopathy | |
Hospitals | 1 |
Dispensaries | — |
Beds in Hospitals and Dispensaries | 25 |
Doctors | 25 |
Nurses | 3 |
Education | |
1.University | 1 |
2.Arts and Science Colleges | 33 |
3 Medical Colleges | |
a. Allopathy | 2 |
b. Indian Medicine | — |
c. Homoeopathy | 1 |
4.Engineering Colleges | 7 |
5.Agriculture Colleges | 1 |
6.Veterinary Colleges | — |
7.Law Colleges | 1 |
8.Colleges for Special Education | 4 |
9.Pre Primary Schools | 354 |
10.Primary Schools | 814 |
11.Middle Schools | 408 |
12.High Schools | 178 |
13.Higher Secondary Schools | 297 |
14.Teacher Training Institute | 15 |
Transport | |
1.Road Length (in Km) | |
National Highways | 120.587 |
State Highways | 355.715 |
Corporation and Municipal Roads | 364 |
Town Panchayat /Township Roads/Panch.Union | 1164.93 |
Others (forest roads) | |
2.Registered Motor Vehicles | |
Commercial | 37569 |
Non Commercial | 391907 |
3.Railway Length (in K.m) | |
a. Route Length | |
Broad Gauge | 95.95 |
Metre Gauge | — |
b. Track Length | |
Broad Gauge | 125.67 |
Metre Gauge | — |
Railway Stations | 10 |
4.Sea port | — |
5. Air Port | 1 |
6.Name of the Sea port | — |
7.Name of the Air port | MADURAI |
Communication | |
Post and Telegraph in Nos. | — |
Post offices doing postal business alone | 394 |
Post offices doing post and Telegraph business | — |
Telephones | |
a.No of Telephones in Use | 381370 |
b.No of Public Call Offices | 2082 |
c.No of Telephone Exchanges | 53 |
Rain Fall (in mm) | Normal | Actual in 2015-16 |
South West Monsoon | 335.9 | 263.8 |
North East Monsoon | 419.1 | 413.2 |
Winter | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Summer | 144.8 | 70.2 |
Tourist Places :
Sri Meenakshi – Sundareswarar Temple Timings : The temple is usually open between 0500hrs and 1230hrs and again between 1600 hrs and 21.30 hrs. Synonymous with Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareswarar twin Temple, the pivot around which the city has evolved. The Meenakshi Temple complex is literally a city – one of the largest of its kind in India and undoubtedly one of the oldest too. The temple grew with the contribution of each dynasty and victorious monarchs, into an enormous complex extending over an area of 65000 Sq m. The temple first came in to being 2000 years ago and was substantially expanded during the regime of Thirumalai Nayak(1623-55 AD). Lord Siva in his incarnation as Sundareswarar and his fish-eyed spouse, Meenakshi, are enshrined in this twin temple. There are four massive gateways enclosing these two shrines. Even a casual visitor is fascinated by the many paintings and sculptures. A striking feature of the temple is the astonishing structure know as“Ayiramkaal Mandapam” or the Hall of Thousand Pillars and each pillar features high, ornate, bold sculptures that look life like. View from any angle these pillars appear to be in a straight line, an architectural masterpiece indeed In the outermost corridors are situated the matchless musical pillars carved out of stones. When it is tapped, each pillar produces different musical note.
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Thirumalai Nayak Palace Timings : The Palace is open for visitors between 0900hrs and 1300 hrs and again between 1400 hrs and 1700 hrs. Entrance Fee. Rs.1/- About 1.5 Kms from the Meenakshi temple, this palace was built in 1636 by the ruler whose name it bears. The imposing edifice is famous for the “Stuccowork” on its domes and impressive arches. The Sorgavilasam (Celestial Pavilion), measuring 75m x 52m, constructed entirely of brick and mortar without the support of a single rafter or girder, is a marvel of indo-Saracenic architectural style. Among other striking features of the palace are the massive white pillars, several of which line the corridor that runs along the courtyard. Connected by high decorated arches, these pillars measure 20m in height and have a circumference of 4m. Elsewhere, there are polished black stone pillars of varying heights. It was King Thirumalai Nayak’s grandson who demolished much of the fine structure and removed most of the jewels and woodcarvings in order to build his own palace in Tiruchirapalli. (His dream never came true). Thanks to Lord Napier, the then Governor of Madras, who partially restored the palace in 1866-72, and the subsequent restoration works carried out several years ago, today, we get to see the Entrance Gate, The Main Hall and the Dance Hall. There’s daily sound and light show in English at 1845 hrs and in Tamil at 2015 hrs. This half an hour show extols the virtues of King Thirumalai, particularly his passion for arts, his victories in battle and his love for his subjects. |
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Thirupparankundram Temple It is located 8 Kms South of Madurai Railway Junction. The temple here is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. Its innermost shrine is cut out of a solid rock.
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Alagar koil About 21 Kms North East of Madurai, stands a celebrated Vishnu Temple dedicated to Lord Alagar. The temple is situated on a hill amidst panoramic surroundings. The shrine is know as Alagarkoil and the hill , Solaimalai. The temple also contain some beautiful carvings and makes the visit rewarding. Palamudirsolai, one of the six abodes of Lord Subramaniya is located atop the Hill.
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Gandhi Museum Timings: 1000hrs to 1300 hrs and 1400 hrs to 1730 hrs. (Open all days) Housed in the old Palace of Rani Mangammal, the Gandhi Museum depicts the highlights of the freedom struggle and contains a picture gallery of the Gandhian movement. Also can be seen are a gallery of relics, Khadi and village industries section and South Indian Handicrafts section.
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