Location & History
Maduranthakam is a municipality in Chengalpattu district (formerly part of Kanchipuram), Tamil Nadu, located approximately 82–86 km south of Chennai Wikipediavisittemples.com. Named after the Chola ruler Uttama Chola (also known as Madurantaka, r. 971–985 CE), the town bears both historical weight and cultural pride Wikipediatamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com.
Population & Demographics
As per the 2011 census, the town's population stood at about 30,796, with Hindus comprising roughly 89% of the residents, followed by Muslims and Christians WikipediaCensus India.
Geography & Environment
Maduranthakam is renowned for the Maduranthakam Lake—the second largest man-made lake in Tamil Nadu, spanning approximately 2,400 acres Wikipedia. The area is watered by the Kiliyar River and the reservoir, and features varied terrains and soil types, including red and black soils, supporting local agriculture maduranthakam.tamilnaduonline.in.
Economy & Occupation
The town's economy revolves around agriculture—particularly rice, sugarcane, and banana cultivation—as well as textile and garment industries, and rice milling maduranthakam.tamilnaduonline.inudumalaipettaifrog.in.
Education & Institutions
A hub for education, Maduranthakam houses multiple institutions, including Government Arts College and vocational colleges, plus engineering, nursing, and teacher-training schools Kuchewar.
Culture & Language
Tamil is the official language, widely spoken across the town. Telugu, Urdu, and Kannada are also spoken by segments of the population. Cultural heritage thrives through local festivals, handicraft traditions (pottery, weaving, wood carving), and temple-centered practices udumalaipettaifrog.inHect India.
