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
A
M
Jun
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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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Madurai

Is Madurai a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Madurai scores 62/100 on CityDex. For PSU and government families, the strongest signals are schools, hospitals, rent levels, safety, and language comfort.

What should I check before accepting a transfer to Madurai?

Check KV or CBSE school access, CGHS or reliable hospital coverage, 1BHK/2BHK rent, commute to office or township, safety, and whether your family is comfortable with the local language and climate.

How expensive is Madurai for a transferred employee?

Madurai is marked as Low cost of living on CityDex. Use the rent and essentials sections to compare expected housing and monthly expenses before finalizing accommodation.

How is air quality in Madurai?

Current air quality guidance for Madurai is Moderate. Families with children or elderly parents should also check seasonal pollution patterns before choosing a locality.

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