Madurai is a city and a municipal corporation situated on the banks of River Vaigai in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu and has a population in excess of 1.1 million.
Madurai is located at 9.93° N 78.12° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 136 metres (446 feet).
The people of Madurai are amicable, hospitable, and deeply respect and value their tradition. They lead a relaxed and casual lifestyle, and are not seen as very ambitious.
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Madurai had a population of 922,913. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Madurai has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Madurai, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Madurais economy is chiefly agrarian. Textiles and tourism contribute significantly to the local economy. Madurai is famous for Sungadi, a fine-count, zari-bordered, fabric painted cotton saree. However, in the past few years, overt dependence on monsoons, and international competition and cheaper imports have dented the performance of agriculture and textile sectors respectively.
Madurai has a thriving flower industry, Jasmine in particular. Madurai Malli Jasmine is well known across tamilnadu and beyond for its enchanting fragrance.
Madurai has long been a laggard in industrial development as compared to other parts of Tamil Nadu and India.
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