Madurai District of Tamil Nadu at a Glance

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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