Tamil Nadu

Madurai

Athens of the East

62/100
Average
Rs 5k+1BHK Rent
AQI 99Moderate
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
10.2 L
Census estimate
Area
148 km²
Elevation
101m
above sea level
Avg Temp
29°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 1
State
Tamil Nadu
Coordinates
9.93°N
78.12°E

Livability Scores

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Education68
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Healthcare67
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Safety58
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Cost of Living74
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AQI52
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Transport67
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Lifestyle66
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Economy69
Weather68
National average
Best For
HeritageTemple CityCultural HubPilgrimage
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Air Quality Index

99
Satisfactory
Safe for most people outdoors
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
29°C
Hottest
31°C
Coolest
27°C
Annual Rain
901mm
J
F
M
Apr
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

Government Rajaji Hospital
Government Hospital
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Meenakshi Mission Hospital
Private Hospital
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Apollo Speciality Hospital
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

Madurai Kamaraj University
State University
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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Engineering College
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Madurai Medical College
Government Medical College
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Transport Hubs

Madurai International Airport
10 km away
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Kudalnagar
SR
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Madurai East
SR
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Cultural Climate

Tamil dominant and culturally proud city. English works in professional settings. Hindi less preferred.

Migrant Openness
Regional
Language Barrier
Moderate
PSU Presence
Minimal / none
City Character

Cultural Tamil capital with deep rooted identity. Hindi less accepted than other Tamil cities.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Madurai

Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.

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