Melur taluk, Administrative subdivision in Madurai district, India
Melur taluk spans across 681 square kilometers of land, encompassing 85 villages and serving as the northern entrance to Madurai district.
The area evolved from its original name Naduvi Nadu to Melur, derived from Mela Nadu, and developed into a vital administrative region of Tamil Nadu.
The population of 290,985 residents maintains traditional practices, with 78 percent following Hinduism and celebrating events like the Pookkuli fire-walking festival.
The region contains 74,851 households distributed between urban and rural areas, with a population density of 428 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The taluk functions as an industrial center for plough manufacturing and granite export while maintaining extensive agricultural activities across its territory.
Location: Madurai district
GPS coordinates: 10.05000,78.33000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:46
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