 Also
known as "The Athens of East", Madurai is an imortant cultural
and commercial centre of Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest city of
Tamil Nadu and known world wide for Meenakshi Temple which is situated
at the heart of the city. Madurai is also famous for Jasmine Flowers.
Demographics
As per 1991 census, the population of the region was 10.9 lacks.
Climate in Madurai
Madurai's climate is hot and humid like the rest of the Deccan plateau.
In summer May is the hottest month. The maximum temperature during
summers is around 37 degree celcius. The winters from December to
February are very pleasant with maximum temperature around 20 degree
celcius. Monsoons (September- November) are wet with intermittent
showers.
How to visit Madurai?
- Air : There are daily flights to Madurai from
Chennai, Bangalore, Tiruchi and Coimbatore. Madurai Airport is just
10 Km away from the city.
- Rail : It is an important railway junction of
the Southern Railway and is directly connected to Chennai and
Tirunelveli. The Vaigai Express, which is a super-fast day train
between Chennai and Madurai takes 7 hours.
- Road : There are excellent roads connecting
Madurai to all parts of South India. Madurai has five major bus
stand.
Tourist Destinations in Madurai
| Meenakshi Temple |
Vandiyur Tank |
Churches |
| Gandhi Museum |
Courtalam |
Suruly Falls |
| Megamalai |
Kodaikanal |
Rameshwaram |
| Viraganoor Dam |
Vaigai Dam |
Archaeological Museum |
| Thirumalai Naicker Palace |
Thiruparam Kundram |
Thirumalai Naicker Museum |
Education in Madurai
Madurai is a major center of higher learning. It is home of India's
oldest institutions. The American and Madura Colleges are two such
institutions that are living tributes to a century old legacy. Madurai
has a Medical College known as the Madurai Medical College (MMC), an
Agricultural College and a Law College. Madurai city pioneered the
concept of Distance Education throughout India. There are several other
Arts and Science colleges affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University.
The city also has Engineering Colleges, Polytechnics, Paramedical and
Nursing Colleges.
Economy of Madurai
- Madurai is chiefly an agrarian economy.
- Textile industry and tourism industry contribute significantly to
the local economy.
- It is famous for "Sungadi", a fine count, zari
bordered, fabric painted cotton saree.
- Madurai has also a flower industry, Jasmine in particular. The
flowers are in good demand in other parts of India like Mumbai,
Bangalore, Delhi, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata and Hyderabad.
They are also exported to Middle East and Singapore where they are
mostly used in perfumes.
Industries in Madurai
- TVS, India : Manufacturer of automobile and
automobile parts
- TVS Srichakra : Manufacturer of tyres and tubes
for two wheelers.
- Fenner : Manufacturer of solid woven PVC
conveyor belting.
- Madura Coats : Manufacturer of textiles.
- Honeywell : A diversified technology and
manufacturing company with aerospace products and services,
automotive products, turbochargers.
The Government has set up industrial estates in different
parts of the city to push industrial growth in identified key areas. The
industrial estates in Madurai are:
- SIDCO Industrial Estate, K.Pudur
- SIDCO Industrial Estate, Kappalur
- Hoisery Estate, Urangaanpatti
- Electrical and Electronics Industrial Estate, Kappalur
- Automobile Industrial Estate, Kappalur
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