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Mayiladuthurai district
District of Tamil Nadu in India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mayiladuthurai district is an administrative district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was formed in 2020 by bifurcating the Nagapattinam district.[1][7][8] The district is named after its headquarters, Mayiladuthurai. It is situated in the Cauvery Delta region.
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Geography
Mayiladuthurai district is located in the fertile delta region of the Kaveri River.[9] It is surrounded by the Cuddalore district to the north, Thanjavur district to the west, and Tiruvarur district and Karaikal district of Puducherry to the south, with the Bay of Bengal forming its eastern boundary.[10] The district is characterized by its flat terrain and is crisscrossed by numerous distributaries of the Kaveri River, which support extensive agricultural activity. The Kollidam River defines much of its northern border with Cuddalore district.[11] The district is drained by rivers such as the Cauvery, Kollidam, Veera Chozhan, and Uppanar.[12]
The district's geological formation consists of sedimentary rocks, including alluvial, sandy loam, and sandy clay loam.[13]
The district has a coastal length of around 70.9 kilometres (44.1 mi), from Tharangambadi to Pazhaiyar along the coast of Bay of Bengal.[14]
The total area of the district is 1,169.30 square kilometres (451.47 sq mi), accounting for 0.90% of the area of the state.[15]
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History
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Mayiladuthurai, historically known as Mayuram or Mayurapuram,[16] has a long-standing cultural and religious history dating back over a thousand years and was part of the ancient Chola Kingdom. The town is mentioned in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions.[17]
The district has evidence of Neolithic settlement in the region dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, supported by archaeological discoveries, including artifacts bearing Indus Valley signs unearthed in 2006 at Sembiyankandiyur, dating between 2000 and 1500 BC.[18]
The district has 1,383 shrines maintained by Tamil Nadu government,[19] and is home to several historically significant temples, including:
- Mayuranathaswami temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Parimala Ranganatha Perumal temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu
- Vaitheeswaran Koil, dedicated to Lord Vaidyanathar (lord of healing and divine physician) and his consort Thaiyal Nayagi (the Mother who can sew up wounds)
- Amritaghateswarar-Abirami temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati as Abhirami, known for couples who have celebrated their Shastiapthapoorthi (completion of 60 years) and Sadhabishekam (completion of 80 years) for the married couples.
- Udhvaganathar temple in Thirumanancheri
- Sattainathar temple in Sirkazhi
The region was ruled by various dynasties, including the Cholas, Pandyas, and Vijayanagaras, each leaving their mark on the culture and architecture of the area. During the British colonial period, Mayiladuthurai became an important administrative and commercial center in the Madras Presidency.[20][21]
The district was part of Thanjavur district until 1991 when it became part of Nagapattinam district. Its status as an independent district was formalized in 2020. Mayiladuthurai has been a significant center for Tamil literature, music, and spirituality; and local literary luminaries such as Kambar and Kalki Krishnamurthy have contributed to its cultural legacy.[22][23]
Mayiladuthurai district has historical associations with Mahatma Gandhi's travels.[24] On 1 May 1915 Gandhi visited the village Porayar and several parts of the town during his campaigns.[25][26] Thillaiyadi Valliammai, who accompanied Gandhi in South Africa and assisted those affected by racial discrimination,[27] is commemorated by a memorial erected by the government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of her activities.[28]
Poombuhar, also known as Kaveripoompattinam, is an ancient port city in Tamil Nadu located near Mayiladuthurai town. It is noted in Sangam literature and has been identified as a historical trade center associated with the maritime activity of the early Chola dynasty.[29][30]
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Demographics
At the time of the 2011[32] census, Mayiladuthurai district had a population of 918,356, of which 176,568 (19.23%) lived in urban areas. Mayiladuthurai district has a sex ratio of 1029 females per 1000 males and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 32.31% and 0.23% of the population respectively.[33] Tamil is the predominant language, spoken by 99.32% of the population.[34]
Based on the projections and forecasted values, the population is estimated to reach 913,149 in 2025, 910,673 in 2026, and 906,713 in 2027. However, these figures should be verified against the actual census data, which is expected to be released by the Government of India.[35]
Local administration
The district is divided into two revenue divisions, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi, encompassing four taluks:
The district has five blocks, namely Mayiladuthurai, Kuthalam, Sirkazhi, Kollidam, and Sembanarkoil, which comprise 287 revenue village panchayats. There are two municipalities, which are Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi, and four town panchayats, viz. Manalmedu, Vaitheeswarankoil, Kuthalam, and Tharangambadi.[36]
The district administration is headed by a district collector, with various departments including revenue, agriculture, and social welfare operational within its jurisdiction.[37]
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Legislative representation
Tamil Nadu Assembly
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2024-2026
Constituted on 29th June, 2024 and Extended upto 31st March 2026.[40]
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References
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- Government of Tamil Nadu. "G.O. (Ms.) No. 796, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Rev. E‑796/2020" (PDF). Dated 28 December 2020.
- "Government of Tamil Nadu". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- "Government of Tamil Nadu". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- "Government of Tamil Nadu". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- "India Rail Info". India Rail Info. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- Esri. "Title of the Item". Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- "TN CM Palaniswami inaugurates newly-formed Mayiladuthurai district". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- "Mayiladuthurai becomes 38th district of Tamil Nadu". The Times of India. 29 December 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- "Agrometeorology :: Cropping Pattern for Cauvery Delta Zone". agritech.tnau.ac.in. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- "Mayiladuthurai". www.twadboard.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- Krishnamachari, Suganthy (7 September 2017). "How the Cauvery branched off and changed course". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- "DMFT - Mayiladuthurai". tndmfmayiladuthurai.com. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- "Generating Soil Parent Material Environmental Covariates Using Sentinel" (PDF). Original Research Article. 1 (1): 10.
- "Fisheries Department - Tamil Nadu". www.fisheries.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- "District export action plan for district of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Tamil Nadu Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department. p. 4. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- Paramacivān̲antam, A. Mu (1982). The Historical Study of the Thevaram Hymns. Tamilkalai Publishing House. p. 51.
- Subramanian, T.S. (17 June 2006). "Significance of Mayiladuthurai find". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 June 2006. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- "Government of Tamil Nadu – Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- "Formation of the Municipality" (PDF). tnurbantree.tn.gov. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- "History | Mayiladuthurai District Court". Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- "Who is Kalki Krishnamurthy, the author of Ponniyin Selvan". CNBCTV18. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- கம்பர் வரலாறு. Orusaranam (in Tamil). Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- "Mahatma Gandhi's Centenary Visit at Mailaduthurai 01.05.1915 - 01.05.2015". sdgs.scout.org. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- archive, From our online (16 May 2012). "Porayar visit inspired Gandhi to work for uplift". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- "மயிலாடுதுறை மாவட்டத்தில் முதன்முதலில் மகாத்மா காந்தி அமரந்த இடம்". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 6 November 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- Desai, Ashwin; Vahed, Goolem (7 October 2015). The South African Gandhi: Stretcher-Bearer of Empire. Stanford University Press. ISBN 978-0-8047-9722-1.
- Venkatesh, R. Sai (7 March 2024). "Thillaiyadi Valliammai, a South African Tamil girl who staunchly opposed apartheid". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- "Coordinates and chronology of the ancient port city of Poompuhar, South India". ResearchGate. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- "Detection of submerged harbour using GEBCO and MBES data, in the offshore region of ancient port city Poompuhar, South India". ResearchGate. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Tamil Nadu". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- "Population Census 2011". Census2011. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- "Population Projections". www.arcgis.com. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- "Mayiladuthurai District Website". Mayiladuthurai District Website. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- "Mayiladuthurai District". Mayiladuthurai Govt Website. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- "Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021: Here's full list of winners". CNBCTV18. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- "Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021: Full list of winners". www.indiatvnews.com. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- "Members of the Standing Committees of the House (2024-2026)". Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
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Lok Sabha
The Mayiladuthurai district is part of the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency. The current Member of Parliament is Sudha Ramakrishnan of the Indian National Congress, who was elected in 2024.[1][2]
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