The archdiocesan territory covers a land area of 8,910 square kilometers, and includes the civil districts of Madurai, Theni and Virudhanagar. Madurai, the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu, is the most important city in the archdiocese.
Population
The population in the archdiocesan territory was 6,413,000 as of 2016-end. Tamils form the main ethnic group.
Political
Madurai city is governed by a corporation. Towns are governed by municipalities, whereas villages and small towns are administered by local bodies called panchayats. The members of the local bodies are elected by adult suffrage.
Transportation
The archdiocesan area is well-connected in terms of transport infrastructure by roads and railway. The Madurai airport is an important gateway to the south of Tamil Nadu.
Geography
The archdiocesan territory covers a land area of 8,910 square kilometers, and includes the civil districts of Madurai, Theni and Virudhanagar. Madurai, the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu, is the most important city in the archdiocese.
Economy
The per capita income in the archdiocesan territory as of September 2006 was Rs 22,623 rupees ($492). Agriculture is the major occupation in the area.
Telecommunication
Government and private operators provide extensive telecommunication facilities in the territory. The archdiocese is well connected by local cable TV networks.
Education
The literacy rate here is 74.86 percent.
Culture
Madurai is a well-known centre for Tamil studies. It is called the Athens of the East. Its magnificent temples and palaces are important cultural and tourist centres.
