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Tier 2 Established 550 BCE Pilgrimage / Textiles / Education

๐Ÿ“ Madurai

Tamil Nadu โ€ข 625xxxx

Madurai, on the Vaigai river, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities (2,500+ years), referenced in ancient Tamil Sangam literature. The sprawling Meenakshi Amman Temple (UNESCO World Heritage tentative, 14 gopurams) draws 25,000+ devotees daily. Famous for Madurai Sungudi sarees (GI tag), jasmine flower trade (largest in India), and Madurai Malli (jasmine) fragrance industry.

Population
1.56M
15,61,000
Area
148 kmยฒ
GDP Rank
#31
in India
PIN
625
XXX series
๐Ÿ“ Coordinates
9.9252ยฐN
78.1198ยฐE
Helplines
7
active
๐Ÿ“ˆ Population Growth (Decade-wise)
1.09M1.2M1.46M1.56M1991200120112024
๐Ÿ“ž Important Helplines
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Police
100
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Fire
101
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Ambulance
108
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Women
1091
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Child
1098
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CM Office
1100

๐Ÿญ Key Industries

๐Ÿญ Pilgrimage tourism
๐Ÿญ Sungudi sarees (GI-tagged)
๐Ÿญ Jasmine flower trade (โ‚น500 Cr/yr)
๐Ÿญ Cotton textile mills
๐Ÿญ Education (Yadava College, Thiagarajar)
๐Ÿญ IT (small but growing)
๐Ÿญ Food processing

๐Ÿ—ฟ Famous Landmarks

๐Ÿ—ฟ Meenakshi Amman Temple (14 gopurams)
๐Ÿ—ฟ Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
๐Ÿ—ฟ Gandhi Memorial Museum
๐Ÿ—ฟ Vaigai Dam
๐Ÿ—ฟ Pazhamudhir Solai Temple
๐Ÿ—ฟ Alagar Hills
๐Ÿ—ฟ Samanar Hills (Jain caves)

๐ŸŽ“ Educational Institutions

๐ŸŽ“ Madurai Kamaraj University
๐ŸŽ“ Thiagarajar College of Engineering
๐ŸŽ“ AIIMS Madurai (under construction)
๐ŸŽ“ Madurai Medical College
๐ŸŽ“ TCE (Thiagarajar College)
๐ŸŽ“ Annamalai University extension

๐ŸŽ‰ Festivals

๐ŸŽ‰ Chithirai Festival (April - Meenakshi wedding, world-renowned)
๐ŸŽ‰ Float Festival (Vaigai)
๐ŸŽ‰ Jallikattu (Pongal)
๐ŸŽ‰ Pongal

๐ŸŒŸ More Info

๐Ÿฒ Cuisine: Jigarthanda (cooling drink), Kari dosa, Madurai biryani, Pasi paruppu vadai, Bun parotta
โšฝ Sports: Madurai Race Club

๐Ÿ“‹ Popular Schemes

๐Ÿ“‹ Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

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๐Ÿ“‹ Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Pudhumai Penn (TN)

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๐Ÿ’ผ Active Jobs

๐Ÿ’ผ CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India โ€ข Deadline: 7/30/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ NEDFi Recruitment 2026

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๐Ÿ’ผ Bank of Maharashtra 2026

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๐Ÿ’ผ Federal Bank Officer 2026

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๐Ÿ’ผ IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank โ€ข Deadline: 8/14/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India โ€ข Deadline: 8/9/2026

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Government Offices

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Madurai Municipal Corporation

๐Ÿ“ Kalyana Sundaram Road, Madurai 625001

๐Ÿ“ž 0452-2334456

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Madurai Collectorate

๐Ÿ“ Tirumangalam Road, Madurai 625020

๐Ÿ“ž 0452-2521700

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Madurai Smart City Office

๐Ÿ“ Tallakulam, Madurai 625002

๐Ÿ“ž 0452-2530300

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Madurai jasmine farmers - government MSP?

Tamil Nadu Horticulture Dept procures Madurai Malli (GI-tagged) at MSP. NHB (National Horticulture Board) provides 50% subsidy on flower drying & cold storage units. Mudra โ‚น50K-10L for floriculture. Apply at horticulture.tn.gov.in or NHB.

Pudhumai Penn for Madurai college girls?

TN girls in Class 12+ pursuing UG/PG/Diploma in govt or aided colleges. โ‚น1,000/month DBT. Family income < โ‚น3L. Apply via Madurai Kamaraj University, Thiagarajar College, or your college office. Aadhaar + bank Aadhaar-seeded mandatory. Application at tn.gov.in.

Meenakshi Temple Madurai - employment opportunities?

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept (HRCE) hires temple staff via TN Public Service Commission. Pujari/archaka roles need traditional training. Sevak/sanitation roles via direct recruitment. Apply at tnhrce.gov.in. Volunteer opportunities (kainkaryam) also welcomed.