Area: 3696 square kilometers
Density of population: 823 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 81.66% - Male: 86.55%, Female: 76.74%
Male Female Ratio: 1000:990
Boundaries of Madurai District
North: Thiruchirapalli District, Tamil Nadu
South: Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu
East: Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu
West: Theni District, Tamil Nadu
Madurai District Average Rainfall: 1046 mm
Madurai District Average Temperature in Summer: 32 deg C
Madurai District Average Temperature in Winter: 24 deg C
MADURAI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Vaigai, Varaha Nadi, Mangalar, Theniar, Siruliar
Taluks: Madurai North, Madurai South, Tirumangalam, Peraiyur, Usilampatti, Vadipatti, Melur
Assembly Constituencies: Madurai Central, Madurai East, Madurai North, Madurai South, Madurai West, Melur, Samayanallur, Sedapatti, Sholavandan, Tiruparamkunram, Usilampatti, Virudhunagar
Madurai District Nearby Attractions
1. Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
2. Thirumalai Nayak Palace
3. Thirupparankundram Temple
4. Alagar Koil
5. Gandhi Museum
6. Mariamman Temple
7. Eco Park
8. Vaigai Dam
9. Suruli Falls
10. Hawa Valley
11. Rajaji Children’s Park
Madurai District Facts: Madurai is called Thoonga Nagaram meaning city that never sleeps. It is also called Temple City and Athens of the East. TVS Group, one of the top motor cycle manufacturers in India has its headquarters here.
Major Industries: Textiles, tourism, agriculture, rubber, automotive, granite, software
What is Madurai District Famous For: Mallippu (Jasmine flower), Paruthi Paal available beside Dinamani Theater
Famous People From Madurai District: Actor Vivek, Vadivelu, Politician and Actor Vijayakanth, Sahitya Akademi Award Winner S. Venkatesan, Film Director and Producer Ameer Sultan, Singer Madurai Mani Iyer
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
