Mayiladuthurai district#Notable people

Mayiladuthurai district is located in the fertile delta region of the Kaveri River.{{Cite web |title=Agrometeorology :: Cropping Pattern for Cauvery Delta Zone |url=https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/agri_agrometeorology_croppingpattern_cauvery.html |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=agritech.tnau.ac.in}} It is surrounded by Cuddalore district to the north, Thanjavur district to the west, Tiruvarur district, and Karaikal district of Puducherry to the south, with the Bay of Bengal forming its eastern boundary.{{Cite web |title=Mayiladuthurai |url=https://www.twadboard.tn.gov.in/content/mayiladuthurai-district#:~:text=Mayiladuthurai%20district%20is%20bounded%20in,extent%20of%201172%20sq.km. |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.twadboard.tn.gov.in}} The district is characterized by its flat terrain and is crisscrossed by numerous distributaries of the Kaveri River, making it agriculturally rich. The Kollidam River defines much of its northern border with Cuddalore district.{{Cite news |last=Krishnamachari |first=Suganthy |date=2017-09-07 |title=How the Cauvery branched off and changed course |url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/how-the-cauvery-branched-off-and-changed-course/article19636725.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=2025-02-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} The district is drained by rivers like the Cauvery, Kollidam, Veera Chozhan, and Uppanar.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

The district's geological formation consists of sedimentary rocks, which including alluvial, sandy loam and sandy clay loam.{{Cite journal |title=Generating Soil Parent Material Environmental Covariates Using Sentinel |url=https://sdiopr.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/doc/Rev_IJECC_88803_Zbi_A.pdf |journal=Original Research Article |volume=1 |issue=1 |pages=10}}

The district also has a coastal length of around 70.9 km starting from Tharangambadi to Pazhaiyar situated along the coast of Bay of Bengal.{{Cite web |title=Fisheries Department - Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.fisheries.tn.gov.in/MarineFisheries.html |access-date=2025-07-04 |website=www.fisheries.tn.gov.in}}

The total geographical area of the district is 1169.30 km² accounting for 0.90% of the geographical area of the state.{{cite web |author= |title=District export action plan for district of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu |url=https://msmeonline.tn.gov.in/deap/pdf/038.pdf |access-date=2025-02-17 |publisher=Tamil Nadu Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department |page=4}}

Mayiladuthurai, historically known as Mayuram or Mayurapuram,{{Cite web |title=History |website=Mayiladuthurai District |url=https://mayiladuthurai.nic.in/history/ |access-date=10 February 2025}} has a rich cultural and religious heritage dating back over a thousand years and was part of the ancient Chola Kingdom. The town is mentioned in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions.{{Cite book |last=Paramacivān̲antam |first=A. Mu |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_Historical_Study_of_the_Thevaram_Hym/7-kZAAAAIAAJ |title=The Historical Study of the Thevaram Hymns |date=1982 |publisher=Tamilkalai Publishing House |pages=51 |language=en}}

The district has evidence of Neolithic settlement in the region dates 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.{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=T.S. |date=2006-06-17 |title=Significance of Mayiladuthurai find |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/01/stories/2006050101992000.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060617092617/http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/01/stories/2006050101992000.htm |archive-date=2006-06-17 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=The Hindu}}

The district is home to several ancient 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)
• Udhvaganathar temple in Thirumanancheri
• Sattainathar temple in Sirkazhi

The region was ruled by various dynasties, including the Cholas, Pandyas, and Vijayanagara empires, 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.{{Cite web |title=Formation of the Municipality |url=https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2021/05/Formation-of-the-Municipality.pdf |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=tnurbantree.tn.gov}}{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} Mayiladuthurai District Court |url=https://mayiladuthurai.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |language=en-US}}

The district was part of Thanjavur 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 like Kambar and Kalki Krishnamurthy have contributed to its cultural legacy.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-12 |title=Who is Kalki Krishnamurthy, the author of Ponniyin Selvan |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/who-is-kalki-krishnamurthy-the-author-of-ponniyin-selvan-14704101.htm |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en}}{{Cite web |script-title=ta:கம்பர் வரலாறு |url=https://www.orusaranam.com/famous-poets/kambar/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Orusaranam |language=ta}}

Mayiladuthurai district has historical associations with Mahatma Gandhi’s travels.{{Cite web |date=2015-05-01 |title=Mahatma Gandhi's Centenary Visit at Mailaduthurai 01.05.1915 - 01.05.2015 |url=https://sdgs.scout.org/project/mahatma-gandhis-centenary-visit-mayiladuthurai-01051915-01052015 |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=sdgs.scout.org |language=en}} Gandhi is recorded to have visited several parts of the town during his campaigns.{{Cite web |last=Veludharan |date=2023-07-25 |title=Veludharan Temples Visit: Porayar, Gandhi Stayed House / காந்தி தங்கிய இல்லம் / Kumaran Sannidhi Street, Porayar, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu. |url=https://veludharan.blogspot.com/2023/07/porayar-gandhi-stayed-house-kumaran.html |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Veludharan Temples Visit}}{{Cite web |date=2023-11-06 |title=மயிலாடுதுறை மாவட்டத்தில் முதன்முதலில் மகாத்மா காந்தி அமரந்த இடம். |url=https://tamil.news18.com/mayiladuthurai/mayiladuthurai-district-is-the-first-seat-of-mahatma-gandhi-1215815.html |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=tamil.news18.com |language=ta}} Thillaiyadi Valliammai, who accompanied Gandhi in South Africa and assisted those affected by racial discrimination,{{Cite book |last=Desai |first=Ashwin |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_South_African_Gandhi/RgGSCgAAQBAJ |title=The South African Gandhi: Stretcher-Bearer of Empire |last2=Vahed |first2=Goolem |date=2015-10-07 |publisher=Stanford University Press |isbn=978-0-8047-9722-1 |language=en}} is commemorated by a memorial erected by the government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of her activities.{{Cite news |last=Venkatesh |first=R. Sai |date=2024-03-07 |title=Thillaiyadi Valliammai, a South African Tamil girl who staunchly opposed apartheid |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/a-south-african-tamil-girl-who-staunchly-opposed-the-system-of-apartheid/article67926519.ece |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

Poombuhar, also known as Kaveripoompattinam, is an ancient port city in Tamil Nadu located near Mayiladuthurai. 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.{{Cite web |title=Coordinates and chronology of the ancient port city of Poompuhar, South India |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315576205 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230130120209/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315576205_Coordinates_and_chronology_of_the_ancient_port_city_of_Poompuhar_South_India |archive-date=2023-01-30 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=ResearchGate |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Detection of submerged harbour using GEBCO and MBES data, in the offshore region of ancient port city Poompuhar, South India |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343524239 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210424152517/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343524239_Detection_of_submerged_harbour_using_GEBCO_and_MBES_data_in_the_offshore_region_of_ancient_port_city_Poompuhar_South_India |archive-date=2021-04-24 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=ResearchGate |language=en}}

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The district is divided into two revenue divisions, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi, encompassing four taluks:

• Kuthalam taluk
• Mayiladuthurai taluk
• Sirkazhi / Sirkali taluk
• Tharangambadi taluk

There are 287 revenue villages. The district has five blocks, namely Mayiladuthurai, Kuthalam, Sirkazhi, Kollidam, Sembanarkoil, comprising 287 village panchayats. There are two municipalities, which are Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi, and four town panchayats, viz. Manalmedu, Vaitheeswarankoil, Kuthalam, and Tharangambadi.{{Cite web |date=22 February 2025 |title=Mayiladuthurai District Website |url=https://mayiladuthurai.nic.in/revenue-administration/ |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=Mayiladuthurai District Website}}

The district administration is headed by a district collector, with various departments including revenue, agriculture, and social welfare operational within its jurisdiction.{{Cite web |date=22 February 2025 |title=Mayiladuthurai District |url=https://mayiladuthurai.nic.in/about-district/whos-who/ |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=Mayiladuthurai Govt Website}}

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Agriculture is the predominant sector of the district's economy, with a significant portion of the population engaged in agriculture and allied activities. Mayiladuthurai is known for its fertile lands due to its location in the Kaveri Delta.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Paddy is the main crop, which is being cultivated in more than 90% of the net agriculture area. The annual paddy grain production of the district is 3.42 Lack tonnes.{{Cite news |author=The Hindu Bureau |date=2025-01-10 |title=Paddy procurement begins in Mayiladuthurai district |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/paddy-procurement-begins-in-mayiladuthurai-district/article69084954.ece |access-date=2025-02-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |author=Government of Tamil Nadu |title=Tamil Nadu MSME Policy 2021-2026 - DEAP |url=https://msmeonline.tn.gov.in/deap/pdf/038.pdf |access-date=2025-02-17}} FY 2024-2025{{Cite news |last=Ramakrishnan |first=T. |date=2025-02-01 |title=Nearly eight lakh tonnes of paddy procured from farmers |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/nearly-eight-lakh-tonnes-of-paddy-procured-from-farmers/article69164579.ece |access-date=2025-02-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} Samba season around 85,400{{Cite web |title=TNPSC Current Affairs |url=https://www.tnpscthervupettagam.com/currentaffairs-detail/paddy-procurement-tamilnadu?cat=tamilnadu-news |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.tnpscthervupettagam.com}} tonnes of paddy has been procured from the farmers by the civil supply authorities which was the third highest contributor among the Delta districts.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Apart from Paddy district produces groundnuts of 3,375 tonnes, various pulses of 21,300 tonnes, gingelly (sesame), sugarcane, and cotton of 17,200 bales.

The district falls under the Coromandel Coast, with a seashore length of 70.9 km.{{Cite web |title=Fisheries Department - Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.fisheries.tn.gov.in/MarineFisheries |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.fisheries.tn.gov.in}} It is one of the second-largest seashore areas within the Coromandel Coast. Fishing is a major economic contributor. There are 26 fishing villages in the district. The district is involved in activities like dry fish processing and prawn farming.{{Cite web |date=16 Feb 2025 |title=The political ecology of shrimp aquaculture in Tamil Nadu: A case study from Mayiladuthurai District |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369923072 |access-date=16 Feb 2025 |website=The political ecology of shrimp aquaculture in Tamil Nadu: A case study from Mayiladuthurai District}} Mayiladuthurai district is home to one of the oldest and first dry fish "Karuvattu Santhai"{{Cite web |date=2017-07-14 |title=மவுசு குறையாத மயிலாடுதுறை கருவாட்டுச் சந்தை |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/others/227697--4.html |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}{{Cite web |last=ம |first=ஹரீஷ் |date=2019-06-03 |title=தமிழகம் கண்ட முதல் பிரமாண்ட கருவாட்டுச் சந்தை - இது மயிலாடுதுறை மண்ணின் அடையாளம்! #MyVikatan |url=https://www.vikatan.com/literature/arts/158975-mayiladuthurai-karuvattu-sandhai-is-100-years-old |access-date=18 Feb 2025 |website=Vikatan |language=Ta}} markets in India. This market has a rich history and plays a significant role in the local economy and culture. It has been a central hub for dry fish trade for centuries, owing to its coastal location and abundant fishing resources. The estimated annual production in the marine fish capture sector is 18,000 tonnes. The district has one major fishing harbor at Poompuhar and a medium-sized fishing harbor at Pazhayar.{{Cite web |author=Fishery News |date=2023-11-30 |title=Pazhayar Fishing Harbour in Mayiladuthurai District Set to Undergo Infrastructure Upgrade under PMMSY - Fishery News |url=https://www.fishery.news/pazhayar-fishing-harbour-in-mayiladuthurai-district-set-to-undergo-infrastructure-upgrade-under-pmmsy/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=www.fishery.news |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Pazhayar Fishing Harbour in Mayiladuthurai District Set to Receive Boost in Infra Under PMMSY |url=https://krishijagran.com/news/pazhayar-fishing-harbour-in-mayiladuthurai-district-set-to-receive-boost-in-infra-under-pmmsy/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Krishi Jagran |language=en}}

Mayiladuthurai is known for its traditional weaving industry, contributing to the local economy. The heritage sari koorai pattu paduvai aka Koorainadu saris{{Cite web |date=2021-09-29 |title=Weaving~Koorainadu sarees - Craft Archive {{!}} Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom |url=https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/weavingkoorainadu-sarees/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Sinha |first=Saumya |title=Koorainadu Sari, Checked In Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.thevoiceoffashion.com/fabric-of-india/the-south-india-edit/koorainadu-sari-checked-in-tamil-nadu-2633 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.thevoiceoffashion.com |language=en}} has originated from Koorainadu aka Kornad a suburb of the town of Mayiladuthurai. These saris are made from a blend of silk and cotton, featuring unique chequered patterns, and are deeply rooted in Tamil culture, especially during weddings and religious ceremonies.{{Cite web |last=R |first=Manasa |date=2022-07-19 |title=Chennai-based couple marry love for traditional handloom weaves, its history |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2022/Apr/04/chennai-based-couple-marrylove-for-traditional-handloom-weaves-itshistory-2437919.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite journal |last=Journal |first=Ijahsss |date=2022-01-01 |title=Revitalization of the "Koorainadu Saree" Industry of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.academia.edu/104686976 |journal=International Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Studies}}

Industrial developments{{Cite web |title=SIDCO Industrial Estate, Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu |url=https://hellolandmark.com/sidco-industrial-estate-mayiladuthurai-mayiladuthurai-district-tamil-nadu/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2024-09-01 |title=SIDCO estate in Mayiladuthurai emerging as a key hub for small-scale units |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/sidco-estate-in-mayiladuthurai-emerging-as-a-key-hub-for-small-scale-units/article68593075.ece |access-date=2025-02-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |title= |url=https://dcmsme.gov.in/old/dips/IPS%20Nagapattinam%202012_tn.pdf |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220810005135/http://dcmsme.gov.in/old/dips/IPS%20Nagapattinam%202012_tn.pdf |archive-date=2022-08-10 |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=dcmsme.gov.in}} is one of the most significant recent industrial developments is the growth of the Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Limited (SIDCO) Industrial Estate in Kulichar, near Mayiladuthurai. Established in 2009, this 12.56-acre estate has emerged as a key hub for small-scale industries, hosting 31 operational units as of September 2024. These units contribute significantly to the local economy and create employment opportunities, with the estate supporting a diverse range of industries, including tire retread, cement products, paint production, food and spice processing, iron and steel fabrication, and aluminum door manufacturing. The district also has a biofuel industry that uses seemai karuvelam (Prosopis juliflora), an invasive plant, to produce biofuel, highlighting innovative agro-based industrial development. This is particularly surprising given the district's traditional focus on agriculture and fishing, showcasing how industrial initiatives can leverage local resources for sustainable growth.

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation{{Cite web |title=Uranium Exploration - en - ongcindia.com |url=https://ongcindia.com/web/eng/sustainability/energy-center/programmes-and-technologies/uranium-exploration |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241209125610/https://ongcindia.com/web/eng/sustainability/energy-center/programmes-and-technologies/uranium-exploration |archive-date=2024-12-09 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=en |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |author= |date=2023-08-13 |title=ONGC will continue production as per norms in delta region, says official |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/Aug/13/ongc-will-continue-production-as-per-norms-in-delta-region-says-official-2604800.html |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=ONGC - India's Largest Crude Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited Compa |url=https://ongcindia.com/web/eng |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250125120711/https://ongcindia.com/web/eng |archive-date=2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=en |language=en-US}} (ONGC) operates in Kuthalam, located in the Mayiladuthurai district, where it is involved in the extraction of natural gas and helium from the Cauvery Basin. A key component of ONGC's operations is the Healium plant, which has been notable for operating India's first helium extraction pilot plant{{Cite news |date=2008-05-11 |title=ONGC launches country's first helium extraction pilot plant in Kuthalam |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/ONGC-launches-countryrsquos-first-helium-extraction-pilot-plant-in-Kuthalam/article15220838.ece |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} since 2008. This plant processes over one million cubic meters of gas daily, contributing to national self-reliance in helium production. Despite its significance, ONGC's operations face challenges due to environmental concerns and community opposition. Local protests, particularly from the Anti Methane Project Movement, have raised alarms over potential risks of soil and water contamination.{{Cite news |last=Thangavelu |first=Dharani |date=2017-08-10 |title=Water, soil contaminated by ONGC hydrocarbons in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta: study |url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/HY4XTZwzeOGm57lSK6IGbO/Water-soil-contaminated-by-ONGC-hydrocarbons-in-Tamil-Nadu.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220220021126/http://www.livemint.com/Politics/HY4XTZwzeOGm57lSK6IGbO/Water-soil-contaminated-by-ONGC-hydrocarbons-in-Tamil-Nadu.html |archive-date=2022-02-20 |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=mint |language=en}} In response to these concerns, the Tamil Nadu government introduced the Protected Special Agricultural Zone designation in 2020,{{Cite web |date=23 Feb 2025 |title=The Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Act, 2020 |url=https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_states/tamil-nadu/2020/Act%2011%20of%202020%20TN.pdf |access-date=23 Feb 2025 |website=The Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Act, 2020}} which resulted in a moratorium on new projects in the area beginning in 2021.{{Cite news |author= |date=2021-09-03 |title='T.N. prevented ONGC project in Mayiladuthurai' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-prevented-ongc-project-in-mayiladuthurai/article36283255.ece |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} This has curtailed ONGC's expansion plans in the region.{{Cite news |author= |date=2020-08-26 |title=Tamil Nadu notifies protected agricultural zone rules |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-protected-agricultural-zone-development-rules-2020-notified/article32451020.ece |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

However, in terms of GDP contribution to the State of Tamil Nadu, the district ranks 34th out of 38 districts. This is primarily because the district's economy is largely dependent on agriculture. For the year 2022-23, the district recorded a total GDP of Rs. 16,675.00{{Cite web |title=dt_income.pdf |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fNpX0Db0lf2lidwLr1_m6s2s8lMWeUen/view |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Google Docs}} Crores.

{{Bar chart|title=Mayiladuthurai District GPD (P){{Cite web |url=https://des.tn.gov.in/en/node/346 |title=Publication |website=Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Tamil Nadu |access-date=2025-02-17}}|bar_width=35|data_max=20000|label_type=Year|data_type=GDP in Crores|label1=2020-21|data1=12,563|label2=2021-22|data2=14,799|label3=2022-23|data3=16,675|caption=}}

Agricultural Engineering Services like rental rates{{Cite web |title=Land Development |url=https://aed.tn.gov.in/en/services/evaadagai/land-developement/# |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=aed.tn.gov.in}} for private harvesters have been implemented to support the farming community.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

district Climate Action Plan (DCAP){{Cite web |title=CCCDM, Anna University - Climate Studio - Comprehensive Report |url=https://www.annauniv.edu/cccdm/reports/csmayil_dcap_report.html |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.annauniv.edu}} Mayiladuthurai was the first district in Tamil Nadu to get a DCAP,{{Cite web |last=Chaitanya |first=SV Krishna |date=2024-12-14 |title=Mayiladuthurai most vulnerable to climate change, action plan unveiled |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2024/Dec/14/mayiladuthurai-most-vulnerable-to-climate-change-action-plan-unveiled |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}} aiming to tackle climate change impacts on agriculture, water resources, coastal ecosystems, and habitats.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Electrification:{{Cite news |date=2021-02-15 |title=Train travel to southern towns from Chennai to become faster |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/train-travel-to-southern-towns-from-chennai-to-become-faster/articleshow/80918177.cms |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |last=Rajaram |first=R. |date=2020-02-20 |title=Nod for electric train on Cuddalore - Mayiladuthurai -Tiruvarur section |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/nod-for-electric-train-on-cuddalore-mayiladuthurai-tiruvarur-section/article30870964.ece |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} The single-line sections from Villupuram to Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai to Thanjavur (Main Line), and Mayiladuthurai to Tiruvarur have been electrified, enhancing rail connectivity and efficiency in the region. This project was completed in 2021 at Rs. 423 crore.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Renovation of Mayiladuthurai Junction:{{Cite news |author=The Hindu Bureau |date=2023-08-01 |title=Passenger amenities improvement works set to be taken up at three stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Tiruchi Division |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/passenger-amenities-improvement-works-set-to-be-taken-up-at-three-stations-under-amrit-bharat-station-scheme-in-tiruchi-division/article67146930.ece |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news |date=2023-08-07 |title=Amrit Bharat: As PM laid stone, functions held at stations chosen |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/amrit-bharat-as-pm-laid-stone-functions-held-at-stations-chosen/articleshow/102485711.cms |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme beautification, renovation, and additional infrastructure development works are currently in progress. These initiatives are planned to be completed by the end of 2025, ensuring enhanced facilities and improved passenger experiences across the junction.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Future railway projects and developments:{{Cite news |author=The Hindu Bureau |date=2024-01-31 |title=Expectations run high on complete doubling of the track between Villupuram and Tiruchi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/expectations-run-high-on-complete-doubling-of-the-track-between-villupuram-and-tiruchi/article67796204.ece |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news |last=Rajaram |first=R. |date=2023-12-01 |title=Final Location Survey completed for doubling of Villupuram-Thanjavur mainline railway track |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/final-location-survey-completed-for-doubling-of-villupuram-thanjavur-mainline-railway-track/article67594744.ece |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} The expectation for the new track doubling project (Double-track railway) between Villupuram and Tiruchirappalli, via key towns such as Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, and Thanjavur, has been steadily rising among commuters. This project, which falls on a major railway line section, is considered one of the most highly anticipated infrastructural developments in the region. With the upcoming Lok Sabha elections drawing nearer, the demand for this crucial upgrade has gained significant attention, reflecting its importance to the daily travel and connectivity needs of people in the Delta region. As a recent development, the site survey works has been completed and awaiting approval from GOI.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

National Highway 32, often referred to as NH-32 or the East Coast Road(ECR), is a significant highway in India that spans from Chennai to Thoothukudi. This road connects Mayiladuthurai district to the major cities and towns of Tamil Nadu and provides travelers with a scenic route along the eastern coast of India. The road works from Chennai to Sirkazhi has already been completed and opened for road users on March 2024.{{Cite web |date=22 February 2025 |title=Press Release |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2013555 |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=Press Release}}{{Cite news |date=2024-03-12 |title=PM unveils, lays foundation for 8 NH projects in TN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/pm-modi-unveils-8-nh-projects-in-tn-worth-3260-crore/articleshow/108415543.cms |access-date=2025-02-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

There has been progress from year 2024 on the NH-32{{Cite web |last=Faridi |first=Zainab |date=2023-05-05 |title=NHAI hastens Rs. 2,661.75-cr East Coast Road widening works |url=https://www.nbmcw.com/news/roads-highways/nhai-hastens-rs-2-661-75-cr-east-coast-road-widening-works.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=www.nbmcw.com |language=en-gb}}{{Cite web |title=Soon Lifetime Toll Passes For NHs |url=https://timesproperty.com/article/post/soon-lifetime-toll-passes-for-nhs-blid9244?offset=1 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=timesproperty}} or the East Coast Road expansion, particularly the Mayiladuthurai - Karaikal stretch, which is expected to be completed by 2025. This involves widening National Highway 32, which connects Chennai and Thoothukudi, to improve connectivity between coastal areas and major ports.{{Cite web |last=Subhashini |first=V. Bhagya |date=2023-05-03 |title=Tamil Nadu: East Coast Road Expansion Project Gains Momentum, Mayiladuthurai-Karaikal Stretch To Be Completed By 2024 |url=https://indiainfrahub.com/featured/tamil-nadu-east-coast-road-expansion-project-gains-momentum-mayiladuthurai-karaikal-stretch-to-be-completed-by-2024/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=India Infra Hub |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=22 February 2025 |title=NHAI to complete the East Coast Road expansion works by July 2024 |url=https://www.projectstoday.com/News/NHAI-to-complete-the-East-Coast-Road-expansion-works-by-July-2024 |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=projectstoday.com}}

district Museum: The venue for the new museum has been shortlisted and the proposal forwarded to the State government for approval.{{Cite news |last=M |first=Nacchinarkkiniyan |date=2025-02-02 |title=Proposal for Mayiladuthurai district museum gains momentum |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/proposal-for-mayiladuthurai-district-museum-gains-momentum/article69172509.ece |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

Mayiladuthurai district is a cultural hotspot, known for its vibrant festivals and traditional arts, particularly the Navagraha temples which are significant in Hindu astrology. The annual chariot festival at the Mayuranathaswami Temple is a major event, drawing thousands of devotees. The district is also famous for its classical music and dance traditions, with many renowned artists hailing from the region.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

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Muzhukku every year in October (from the first day of Aippasi month to the first day of Karthigai month) [https://www.dinamani.com/weekly-supplements/vellimani/2019/Nov/15/%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%B4%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81-3280507.html Mudavan Muzhukku] / Kadai Muzhuku/ Thula Snana is the most celebrated festival on the Cauvery River at Thula Kattam Mayiladuthurai. It is believed by the devotees that taking a dip in Cavery during the Thulam Snanam period is like taking a dip in the River Ganges and other holy rivers.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Mayialduthurai is known for religious festivals like "Cauveri Pushkaram" (Thula festival){{Cite news |date=2023-11-16 |title=Devotees take holy dip in the Cauvery at Mayiladuthurai |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/devotees-take-a-holy-dip-in-the-cauvery-at-mayiladuthurai/article67541231.ece |access-date=2025-02-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Sai |date=2017-09-17 |title=Cauvery Maha Pushkaram in Full Swing @ Mayavaram Thula Kattam – A Small Video |url=https://mahaperiyavaa.blog/2017/09/17/cauvery-maha-pushkaram-in-full-swing-mayavaram-thula-kattam-a-small-video/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Sage of Kanchi |language=en-US}} involving kumbamela of the North. During the month of Aippasi, holy rivers such as the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati bathe in the Cauvery River at the Thula Kattam in Mayiladuthurai to cleanse themselves of their sins.{{Cite web |date=2017-11-17 |title=நாகை மாவட்டம் மயிலாடுதுறை துலா கட்டத்தில் கடைமுழுக்கு உற்சவம்: பல்லாயிரக்கணக்கானோர் புனித நீராடினர் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/tamilnadu/108685-.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}{{Cite web |date=2017-09-25 |title=மயிலாடுதுறை துலாக் கட்டத்தில் காவிரி மகா புஷ்கரம் விழா நிறைவு: ஒரே நாளில் 1 லட்சம் பேர் நீராடினர் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/tamilnadu/98449-1.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}

The Rekla Race,{{Cite web |last=தினமலர் |title=திருக்கடையூரில் சீறி பாய்ந்த குதிரை, மாட்டு வண்டிகள்! களை கட்டியது பந்தயம் {{!}} Rekla Race {{!}} Thirukadai |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/videos/district-news-videos/mayiladuthurai/rekla-race/274589 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Dinamalar |language=ta}} also known as the Elgai Race (எல்கை பந்தயம்),{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2024-01-17 |title=திருக்கடையூரில் உலக புகழ் பெற்ற ரேக்ளா ரேஸ்; இரு புறங்களில் குவிந்த பொதுமக்கள்..! |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/tamil/tamil-nadu/state/dindigul/the-world-famous-rekla-race-is-held-in-thirukadaiyur-ahead-of-kannum-pongal/tamil-nadu20240117181930616616799 |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=ta}}{{Cite web |title=3 ஆண்டுகளுக்குப் பிறகு திருக்கடையூர் ரேக்ளா ரேஸ்.. அடுத்தடுத்து நடந்த விபத்து.. இரண்டு பேர் காயம்! |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/city/mayiladuthurai/2-injured-in-accident-near-thirukkadaiyur-in-mayiladuthurai-rekla-race/articleshow/97057113.cms |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Samayam Tamil |language=ta}} is a traditional and world famous event held annually during the festival of Kannum Pongal (mid-January). This heritage race, featuring cattle carts and horse carts, is organized in memory of Thirukadaiyur Uthirapathiyar and Narayanasami. The event is conducted under the auspices of the seven village panchayats of Thirukkadaiyur{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-01-18 |title=Thirukadaiyur rekla race held after four-year hiatus |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/Jan/18/thirukadaiyur-rekla-race-held-after-four-year-hiatus-2538775.html |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}} and the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat. The race takes place along the Thirukkadaiyur to Tharangambadi highway, covering a distance of approximately 10 kilometers. It attracts participants and spectators from across Tamil Nadu and foreign visitors, including over a hundred horse and bullock cart racers. The Rekla Race is a vibrant celebration of rural culture and tradition, drawing widespread attention for its historical significance and competitive spirit.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

The town of Poompuhar, located in the district, is an ancient port city with a rich maritime history. It is associated with the Sangam period and is mentioned in the Tamil epic "Silappathikaram". The Poompuhar Beach and the nearby archaeological sites are popular tourist attractions.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Mayiladuthurai district{{Cite web |title=Mayiladuthurai |url=https://www.tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in/destinations/mayiladuthurai-district |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241107171725/https://www.tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in/destinations/mayiladuthurai-district |archive-date=2024-11-07 |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Tamilnadu Tourism |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Wikidocumentaries |url=https://wikidocumentaries-demo.wmcloud.org/Q89918869?language=en |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=wikidocumentaries-demo.wmcloud.org}} is known for its rich cultural and historical attractions, particularly temples and historical sites. The district features several significant Shiva and Vishnu temples, alongside historical forts and beaches.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

• Mayuranathaswami Temple: A historic Shiva temple with intricate Dravidian architecture that was built during the time of Medieval Cholas around (850 – 1200 CE), located in Mayiladuthurai.
• Navagraham temples (Nine Grahas Temples): The elite Navagraha temples are dedicated to the Navagraha, the nine major celestial bodies. These nine planet deities are also known as the Navagrahas (Nine Planets). Each temple is located in a different village and is considered the abode of one of the Navagrahas.
• Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple: A Vishnu temple known for its spiritual significance, located in Thiruvilandur of Mayiladuthurai.
• Tharangambadi (Tranquebar):{{Cite web |title=Tranquebar - Mayiladuthurai District |url=https://www.tamilnadutourism.com/destinations/mayiladuthurai/tranquebar/index.php |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.tamilnadutourism.com}} A coastal town with Danish colonial heritage, featuring the Fort Dansborg and the Zion Church.{{cite web |title=Zion Church, Tranquebar - First Protestant Church in India |url=https://www.navrangindia.in/2016/08/first-protestant-church-in-india-zion.html}}
• Danish Fort: Also called Fort Dansborg{{Cite web |title=Karikal Govt Website |url=https://karaikal.gov.in/tourist-place/tharangambadi/ |access-date=19 Feb 2025 |website=Karikkal}}{{Cite web |last=EnigmaticIndia |title=Dansborg Fort, Tharangambadi : Piece of Danish Settlement in India |url=https://www.enigmaticindia.com/2018/01/dansborg-fort-tharangambadi-piece-of.html |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Enigmatic India}}{{Cite web |title=Danish Fort – GKToday |url=https://www.gktoday.in/danish-fort/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.gktoday.in}}{{Cite web |last=P |first=Naseef T. |date=2023-03-11 |title=Tranquebar: The Shore of the Singing Waves |url=https://www.bennykuriakose.com/post/tranquebar-the-shore-of-the-singing-waves |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=bennykuriakose |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=The Land of the Singing Waves |url=https://turuhi.com/story/the-land-of-the-singing-waves |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Turuhi |language=en}} in Tharangambadi on the shores of the Bay of Bengal is a place of historic interest and it is used as a museum where the major artifacts of the fort and the Danish empire are displayed.
• Poompuhar: An ancient port city with archaeological remains and a serene beach.
• Silapathikaram Art Gallery:{{Cite web |title=Silappathikara Art Gallery, Poompuhar |url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/poompuhar/attractions/silappathikara-art-gallery/#photos |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.nativeplanet.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=vidyasagar |date=2019-11-30 |title=Silapathikaram art gallery |url=https://vidya-sagar.com/2019/11/30/silapathikaram-art-gallery/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Dream, Believe and Make it happen |language=en-US}} A heritage site located in Poompuhar in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamilnadu. Scenes from Silapathikaram, the epic of the land have been given lively shapes on the walls of the gallery.
• Vaitheeswaran Koil: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its healing powers.
• Sattainathar temple: A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Sirkali, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple: Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva & Lord Parvati as Abhirami

The district has a history in the education sector spanning over 500 years.

Dharmapuram Adheenam (English - Mutt) Established in the 16th century, Dharmapuram Mutt is a significant Saiva Siddhanta monastery located in Dharmapuram, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. It has played a pivotal role in promoting Tamil literature, philosophy, and religious practices. The mutt is renowned for its contributions to Tamil education and has been a center for learning, attracting scholars and devotees alike. The Mutt maintains 27 Shiva temples as of 2019, including notable ones like Vaitheeswaran Koil near Sirkazhi, which are integral to its religious activities. The Mutt runs schools and colleges, catering to approximately 10,000 students, as mentioned in various reports. The Dharmapuram Adhinam Arts College, established in 1946 and upgraded in 1988, is an example of its commitment to education, offering programs in Tamil and other disciplines under the affiliation of Bharathidasan University.{{Cite web |title=Gurugnana Sambandar - Founder of the Dharmapuram Mutt |url=https://shaivam.org/to-practise/guru-gnana-sambandar/#gsc.tab=0 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=shaivam.org}}{{Cite news |last=Kolappan |first=B. |date=2023-06-22 |title=18 Saivite, non-Brahmin Mutts remain the citadels of Tamil language and culture |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/18-saivite-non-brahmin-mutts-remain-the-citadels-of-tamil-language-and-culture/article66998907.ece |access-date=2025-02-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |title=Head of ancient Dharmapuram Adheenam mutt in TN dies, aged 95 |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/head-of-ancient-dharmapuram-adheenam-mutt-in-tn-dies-aged-95-119120401424_1.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231110061204/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/head-of-ancient-dharmapuram-adheenam-mutt-in-tn-dies-aged-95-119120401424_1.html |archive-date=2023-11-10 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en-US}}

Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam (English - Mutt) also established in the 16th century, is another influential Saiva Siddhanta monastery situated in Thiruvaduthurai, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. The mutt is dedicated to the worship of Lord Masilamaniswara and has been a center for religious and cultural activities. It is involved in publishing Saivite literature, including works like the Thevaram and Tiruvasakam, and has been ass ociated with prominent Tamil literary figures. The mutt's influence extends beyond religious practices, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Tamil traditions and culture. It manages 15 Shiva temples as of 2019.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2012-11-23 |title=Thiruvavaduthurai mutt head dies, successor named |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2012/Nov/23/thiruvavaduthurai-mutt-head-dies-successor-named-427297.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}

Both the Mutts played a significant role in presenting the Sengol, a golden sceptre, to Jawaharlal Nehru in 1947 and to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023 during the new Parliament inauguration.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-26 |title=Tamil Nadu mutt seer refutes Congress's 'bogus' claim on Sengol |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tamil-nadu-adheenam-pontiff-seer-refutes-congress-bogus-claim-sengol-2384932-2023-05-26 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Singaravel |first=Bharathy |date=2023-06-07 |title=Priests at Parliament: The Tamil Adheenams and how they kept close to power |url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2023/06/07/priests-at-parliament-the-tamil-adheenams-and-how-they-kept-close-to-power |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Newslaundry |language=en}}

The district has a well-established network of educational institutions, including government schools{{Cite web |title=Government of Tamil Nadu - Schools |url=https://mayiladuthurai.nic.in/public-utility-category/schools/ |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=Government of Tamil Nadu}} and private schools,{{Cite web |title=Independent Blog |url=https://mayil-adu-thurai.blogspot.com/p/schools-in-mayiladuthurai.html |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=Independent Blog}} colleges,{{Cite web |title=Independent Blog |url=https://collegedunia.com/mayiladuthurai-colleges |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=Independent Blog}}{{Cite web |title=Government of Tamil Nadu |url=https://mayiladuthurai.nic.in/public-utility-category/colleges/ |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=Government of Tamil Nadu}}{{Cite web |title=Independent Blog |url=https://mayil-adu-thurai.blogspot.com/p/colleges-in-mayiladuthurai.html |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=Independent Blog}} and vocational training centers. Healthcare facilities are provided through government hospitals, primary health centers, and private clinics, ensuring access to medical services for the population.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Healthcare facilities are provided through government hospitals, primary health centers, and private clinics,{{Cite web |title=Mayiladuthurai |website=Government of Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.tn.gov.in/district1.php?dt_cd=Mzg= |access-date=2025-02-12}}{{Cite web |title=Mayiladuthurai Hospitals, List of Hospitals in Mayiladuthurai, Mayiladuthurai District Hospitals |url=https://www.tamilagam.in/mayiladuthurai-district-hospitals.html |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=www.tamilagam.in}} ensuring access to medical services for the population.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

Periyar Government district Head Quarters Hospital at Mayiladuthurai provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, Accident emergency care, surgery, maternity services, and outpatient consultations, serving as a primary healthcare provider for numerous villages and towns around Mayiladuthurai. A new block is being constructed to address the hospital's space constraints, with the project started in March 2023, and aiming for completion by March 2025. This new block development is expected to enhance the hospital's capacity, adding specialized medical services.{{Cite news |date=2024-09-09 |title=Work on new block at Mayiladuthurai Government Hospital gains momentum |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/work-on-new-block-at-mayiladuthurai-government-hospital-gains-momentum/article68621967.ece |access-date=2025-02-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news |date=2023-01-27 |title=Upgraded Mayiladuthurai GH to get new buildings |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/upgraded-mayiladuthurai-gh-to-get-new-buildings/article66440347.ece |access-date=2025-02-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

The demand for a medical college in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, has been voiced through various public movements, political advocacy, and local media, and district people are awaiting positive news from the Tamil Nadu Government.{{Cite news |date=2024-06-07 |title=Six medical colleges to be established in first phase |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/establishment-of-six-new-medical-colleges-in-tamil-nadu/articleshow/110778924.cms |access-date=2025-02-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=PMK bats for medical college at Mayiladuthurai |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/news/kalvimalar-news-en/pmk-bats-for-medical-college-at-mayiladuthurai/34351 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=dinamalar.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2025-02-23 |title=Make fire safety part of school curriculum: Beyond Carlton |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2025/Feb/23/make-fire-safety-part-of-school-curriculum-beyond-carlton |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}

Mayiladuthurai district is well-connected by road and rail.{{Cite web |title=47 Departures from Mayiladuturai SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/mayiladuturai-junction-mv/2755 |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=indiarailinfo.com}} The Mayiladuthurai Junction is a major railway station on the Chennai - Villupuram - Thanjavur- Tiruchirappalli main line, providing easy access to other parts of Tamil Nadu and India. The district is also connected by a network of state highways and national highways, facilitating smooth transportation of goods and passengers.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

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At the time of the 2011{{Cite web |title=Population Census 2011 |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/ |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Census2011}} 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.{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Nagapattinam |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1126/download/3518/DH_2011_3317_PART_A_DCHB_NAGAPATTINAM.pdf |website=Census of India |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}} Tamil is the predominant language, spoken by 99.32% of the population.{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Tamil Nadu |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10222/download/13334/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-3300.XLSX |website=Census of India |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}

Based on the projections{{Cite web |title=Population Projections |url=https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=38f63096b67f47cab2e122784a32a996&utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.arcgis.com}} 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.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

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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.{{Cite web |title=Lokshabha Elections 2024 - Election Updates!! |url=https://elections24.eci.gov.in/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250118155237/https://elections24.eci.gov.in/ |archive-date=2025-01-18 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=elections24.eci.gov.in |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Election Commission of India |url=https://results.eci.gov.in/PcResultGenJune2024/partywiseresult-S22.htm |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240605080820/https://results.eci.gov.in/PcResultGenJune2024/partywiseresult-S22.htm |archive-date=2024-06-05 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=results.eci.gov.in |language=en}}

The following people are associated with the Mayiladuthurai district:

• Viswanathan Anand - An Indian chess grandmaster, five-time World Chess Champion, a two-time World Rapid Chess Champion and a two-time Chess World Cup Champion. He became the first grandmaster from India. He has been awarded with Padma Vibhushan – Second highest civilian award awarded by Government of India in 2008.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Kambar - A poet and the author of Ramayana in Tamil Language popularly known as Kambaramayanam.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Mayuram Vedhanaygam Pillai - An Indian civil servant, Tamil poet,{{Cite news |last=Kolappan |first=B. |date=2023-11-21 |title=The author of first Tamil novel and advocate of women's education |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/the-author-of-first-tamil-novel-and-advocate-of-womens-education/article67559348.ece |access-date=2025-02-18 |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} novelist and social worker. He is remembered for the authorship of Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram, recognized as the "1st modern Tamil novel".{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Kalki Krishnamoorthy - An author who wrote some of the most popular historical romances in Tamil. Historical romance novels such as Ponniyin Selvan, Sivagamiyin Sabatham written by Kalki are some of the most beloved classics of popular Tamil fiction. Kalki was the founder of Kalki magazine.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Gopalakrishna Bharathi- A Tamil poet and a composer of Carnatic music. He composed the Kathakalakshepam (கதாகாலக்ஷேபம்) Nandanar Charitram, two other works in this genre, and many independent kritis.{{Cite web |title=Royal Carpet karnATik Composers: Gopalakrishnan Bharathiyar Bharathi Bharati |url=https://www.karnatik.com/co1020.shtml |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.karnatik.com}}
• M.S. Udhayamoorthy - A Tamil writer and social activist. Author of several books on self-improvement, Udayamurthy's prominent works include Ennangal (thoughts), Unnal Mudiyum Thambi{{Cite web |last=Sampathkumar |first=Srinivasan |title=Unnal Mudiyum Thambi ~ Dr MS Udayamurthi is no more |url=https://www.sampspeak.in/2013/01/unnal-mudiyum-thambi-dr-ms-udayamurthi.html |access-date=2025-04-16}} (You can, brother), née than thambi mudhal amaichar (you are the chief minister).{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• S.R. Renganathan - An Indian librarian and mathematician.{{Cite journal |last=Islam |first=Md Nurul |date=2015-06-10 |title=S. R. Ranganathan:Library and Documentation Scientist |url=https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/CURS/article/view/87419 |journal=Current Science |language=en |volume=108 |issue=11 |pages=2110–2111 |doi=10.18520/cs/v108/i11/2110-2111 |doi-broken-date=21 May 2025 |issn=0011-3891}} He is considered to be the father of library science, documentation, and information science in India and is widely known throughout the rest of the world for his fundamental thinking in the field. His birthday is observed every year as National Librarian Day in India.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Thillaiyadi Valliammai - A devoted disciple of Gandhiji who accompanied him to South Africa, aiding in the fight for justice and supporting victims of oppression.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Padma Shri Sirkazhi Govindarajan - A Tamil Carnatic vocalist and a leading playback singer of Tamil and Indian cinema.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Nadaswaram Vidwan T.N. Rajarathinam - An Indian Carnatic musician, nadaswaram maestro, vocalist and film actor. He was popularly known as "Nadaswara Chakravarthi" (literally, the Emperor of Nadaswaram).{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• G. N. Balasubramaniam – A prominent Carnatic vocalist, known for his contribution to classical music.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar – A legendary Indian actor, singer, and composer, famous for his roles in Tamil cinema and his contributions to music.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• S. Kalyanaraman – popularly known as SKR, was a vocalist in the Carnatic tradition for contributions in music and arts.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Sa. Kandasamy – Likely notable in literature or arts, given the context of the district's cultural history.
• K. Krishnamoorthy – Possibly related to literature or journalism, considering the district's connection to Tamil culture.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• P. Krishnamoorthy – Another figure potentially linked to cultural contributions in the district.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• R. K. Bharathi Mohan – Mentioned in political context, likely a politician or public figure in the region.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• P. Govindasamy Pillai< – Might be recognized for contributions in arts, culture, or politics.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• R. D. Rajasekhar – Known in cultural or political spheres within the district.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• T. Rajendar> – A Tamil filmmaker, actor, and lyricist with significant influence in the Tamil film industry.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• P. V. Rajendran – an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Kudanthai N. Ramalingam – Recognized for contributions, potentially in arts or politics.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• S. Ramanathan – A political figure from the district.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• S. R. Ranganathan – Known as the father of library science in India, though his association with Mayiladuthurai is less direct but notable due to his Tamil Nadu origin.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• K. R. Sambandam – Likely known in literature or cultural contexts.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• T. R. Venkatarama Sastri – Recognized for contributions in traditional arts or literature.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• S. R. D. Vaidyanathan{{Cite news |date=2013-11-18 |title=Nagaswaram exponent dies |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/nagaswaram-exponent-dies/article5366271.ece |access-date=2025-04-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} – Might be known for contributions in medicine, arts, or another field.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
• Raghavan Seetharaman - former CEO of Doha Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar.{{cn|date=June 2025}}

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• List of districts of Tamil Nadu
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• Nagapattinam district
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• [http://www.mayiladuthuraidistrict.com Mayiladuthurai district] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130071255/http://mayiladuthuraidistrict.com/ |date=30 November 2022 }}
• [https://mayiladuthurai.nic.in/ Official government website]

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