TABLE NO: 3.

GENDER NO OF RESPONDENT

MALE 35

FEMALE 65

TOTAL 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35%of the respondents are male and remaining 65% of the
respondents are female.
INFERENCE:
A majority 65% of the respondents are female

Chart No: 3.1

70

60

50
65
40 Series1

30

35
20

10

0
male female
 TABLE NO: 3.2

AGE NO.OF.RESPONDENT
15-20 YEARS 40
20-29 YEARS 20
30-39 YEARS 25
40-49 YEARS 15
TOTAL 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 40% of the respondents are the age group of between 15-20
years,20% of the respondents are the age group between 20-29 years, 25% of the respondents are
the age group between 29-39 years and 15% of the respondents are the age group of above 40-49
years.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 40% of the respondents are the age group of between 15-20 years.
 Chart no: 3.2
45

40

35

30

25
PERCENTAGE

20 40

15
25
10 20
15
5

0
15-20 YEARS 20-29 YEARS 30-39 YEARS 40-49 YEARS

TABLE NO: 3.3

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION NO.OF.RESONPONDENT PERCENTAGE

SSLC 35 35%
HSC 15 15%
UG 10 10%
PG 25 25%
OTHER 15 15%
TOTAL 100 100%

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35% of the respondents are having the qualification of SSLC,
15% of the respondents are having the qualification of HSC, 10% of the respondents are having
the qualification of UG, 25% of the respondents are having the qualification of PG and
remaining 15% of the respondents are having the other qualification.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 35% of the respondents are having the qualification of SSLC.

Chart no: 3.3

40

35

30

25
PERCENTAGE

20
35
15
25
10
15 15
5 10

0
SSLC HRS UG PG OTHER

TABLE NO: 3.4

OCCUPATIONAL NO.OF.RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE

STUDENT 30 30%
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYE 25 25%
PRIVATE EMPLOYE 18 18%
PROFESSIONAL 15 15%
BUSINESSMAN 12 12%
TOTAL 100 100%

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
 The below table shows that 30% of the respondents are Students, 25% of the respondents
are government employee, 15% of the respondents are professional,12% of the respondents are
Business man and18% of the respondent are private employees.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 30% of the respondents are students using the santoor soap

Chart no: 3.4

35
30
25
20
PERCENTAGE

15 30
25
10 18
15
5 12

0
STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESSMAN
EMPLOYE EMPLOYE

TABLE NO: 3.5

MONTHLY INCOME NO.OF.RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE

Below RS.10,000 18 18
RS.10000-20000 15 15
RS.20000-30000 12 12
RS.30000-40000 13 13
Above Rs.40000 42 42
 TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 42% of the respondents are above rs.40000, 18% of the
respondents are below rs.10000, 15% of the respondents are rs.10000-20000,13% of the
respondents are rs.30000-40000 and 12% of the respondent are rs.20000-30000.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 42% of the respondents are chosen above rs.40000 as their monthly income

Chart no: 3.5

45
40
35
30
25 Series1
PERCENTAGE

20 42

15
10 18
15 13
5 12

0
Below RS.10000- RS.20000- RS.30000- Above
RS.10000 20000 30000 40000 Rs.40000

Table No: 3.6

MARITAL STATUS NO. OF RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

MARRIED 40 40
 UNMARRIED 60 60
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 60% of the respondents are unmarried, 40% of the
respondents are married,
INFERENCE:
A majority of 60% of the respondents are unmarried

Chart No:3.6

60

50 60
PERCENTAGE

Series1
40

30 40

20

10

0
MARRIED UNMARRIED

TABLE NO: 3.7

 FAMILY NO.OF.RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE
Joint family 15 15
Nuclear family 85 85
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 85% of the respondents are nuclear family, 15% of the
respondents are joint family,
INFERENCE:
A majority of 85% of the respondents are nuclear family.

Chart no: 3.7

90

80

70

60
PERCENTAGE

50
85
40

30

20

10
15
0
Joint family Nuclear family
 TABLE NO: 3.8

FAMILY MEMBERS NO.OF.RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE

2-3 members 40 40%
4 -5 members 30 30%
6 -7 members 20 20%
6 -7 members above 10 10%
TOTAL 100 100%

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 40% of the respondents are chosen 2-3 members, 30% of the
respondents are chosen 4-5 members, 20% of the respondents are chosen 6-7 members and 10%
of the respondents are chosen 6-7 members above
INFERENCE:
A majority of 40% of the respondents are chosen 2-3 members
 Chart no.3.8
40
40

35 30
30

25

percentage
20
20

15 10
10

0
2-3 members ) 4 -5 members 6 -7 members 6 -7 members above

TABLE NO: 3.9

particular NO.OF.RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE

Since last1 month 15 15%
Since last 1 year 23 23%
Since last 2 years 17 17%
Since last 3 years 45 45%
Total 100 100%

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 45% of the respondents are chosen since last 3 years, 23% of
the respondents are chosen since last 1 year, 17% of the respondents chosen since 2 years and
15% of the respondents are chosen since last 1 month.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 45% of the respondents are chosen since last 3 years
 Chart no: 3.9

45
40
35
30 45
percentage

25
20
23
15
15 17
10
5
0
Since last1 month Since last 1 year Since last 2 years Since last 3 years

TABLE NO: 3.10

Particular PERCENTAGE

Friends/neighbors 35

TV Advertisement 45

Newspaper 20

Total 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 45% of the respondents are chosen TV advertisement, 35% of
the respondents are chosen friends/neighbors and 20% of the respondents chosen newspaper.
INFERENCE:
 A majority of 45% of the respondents are chosen TV advertisement

Chart no: 3.10

45
40
45
35
30 35
percentage

25
20
15 20

10
5
0
Friends/neighbors TV Advertisement Newspaper

Table no: 3.11

particular NO.OF.RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

Cost 43 43
Foamy 22 22
Thick Lather 15 15
Fragrance 20 20
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
 The above table shows that 43% of the respondents has chosen cost, 22% of the
respondents has chosen foamy, 15% of the respondents has chosen thick lather and 20% of the
respondents has chosen fragrance.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 43% of the respondents has chosen cost.

Chart no: 3.11

45
40
35
30
PERCENTAGE

25 43
20
15 22 20
10 15

5
0
Cost Foamy Thick Lather Fragrance

TABLE NO: 3.12

particular NO.OF.RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE

Skin got shine 18 18
Freshness 38 38
Protects from oily skin 32 32
Protects from skin 12 12
 allergies
Total 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 38% of the respondents are chosen freshness, 32% of the
respondents are chosen protects from oily skin, 18% of the respondents are chosen skin got shine
and 12% of the respondents are protects from skin allergies .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 38% of the respondents are chosen freshness.

Chart no: 3.12

40
35
30
25
20 38
15 32
percentage

10 18
5
12
0
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TABLE NO: 3.13

 particular NO.OF.RESPONDNET PERCENTAGE
125g 45 45
150g 15 15
100g super saver pack 40 40
total 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 45% of the respondents are chosen 125g pack, 40% of the
respondents are chosen 100g super saver pack and 15% of the respondents are chosen 150g pack
.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 45% of the respondents are chosen 125g pack.

Chart no: 3.13

45
40
35 45

30
percentage

40
25
20
15
15
10
5
0
125g 150g 100g super saver pack
 TABLE NO: 3.14

Particular NO.OF.RESPONDENTS PERCENTAGE

Turmeric 20 20
Almond milk 18 18
Lime aloe vera 7 7
Royal sandal 55 55
Total 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 55% of the respondents are chosen royal sandal, 20% of the
respondents are chosen turmeric, 18% of the respondents are chosen almond milk and 7% of the
respondents are lime aloe vera .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 55% of the respondents are chosen royal sandal.
 Chart no: 3.14

60 55

50

40
percentage

30
20
18
20
7
10

0
Turmeric Almond milk Lime aloe vera Royal sandal

TABLE NO: 3.15.1

Particular NO.OF.RESPONDEN PERCENTAGE

T
Excellent 10 10
Very Good 20 20
Good 35 35
Average 20 20
Poor 15 15
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35% of the respondents are chosen good, 20% of the
respondents are chosen very good, 20% of the respondents are chosen excellent and 15% of the
respondents are chosen excellent and 15% of respondents are chosen poor .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 35% of
the respondents are chosen good.
 chart no.3.15.1
35

20 20
percentage

15

10

excellent very good good average poor

Table no: 3.15.2

Particular NO.OF.RESPONDEN PERCENTAGE

T
Excellent 45 45
Very Good 15 15
Good 18 18
Average 12 12
Poor 10 10
TOTAL 100 100
Source: Primary data
INTERPRETATION:
 The above table shows that 45% of the respondents are chosen excellent, 18% of the
respondents are chosen good, 15% of the respondents are chosen very good,12% of the
respondents are chosen average and 10% of respondents are chosen poor .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 45% of the respondents are chosen excellent.

chart no.3.15.2
50
45
45
40
35
30
percentage

25
20
15 18
15
10 12
10
5
0
excellent very good good average poor

Table 3.15.3

Particular NO.OF.RESPONDENTS PERCNTAGE

Excellent 15 15
Very Good 20 20
Good 35 35
Average 20 20
 Poor 10 10
Total 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35% of the respondents are chosen good, 20% of the
respondents are chosen very good, 20% of the respondents are chosen average and 15% of the
respondents are chosen excellent and 10% of respondents are chosen poor .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 38% of the respondents are chosen freshness.

Chart no.3.15.3

35

30

25

20
percentage

35

15
20 20
10 15
10
5

0
excelent very good good average poor

Table no:3.15.4
 Particular NO.OF.RESPONDNET PERCENTAGE
S
Excellent 15 15
Very Good 35 35
Good 25 25
Average 20 20
Poor 5 5
total 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35% of the respondents are chosen very good, 25% of the
respondents are chosen good, 20% of the respondents are chosen average and 15% of the
respondents are chosen excellent and 5% of respondents are chosen poor .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 35% of the respondents are chosen very good.

Chart no:3.15.4

35

30

25
percentage

20

15

10

0
excelent very good good average poor
 Table no: 3.15.5

Particular NO.OF.RESPONDEN PERCENTAGE

T
Excellent 35 35
Very Good 20 20
Good 20 20
Average 15 15
Poor 10 10
Total 100 100
Source: Primary data
INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35% of the respondents are chosen excellent, 20% of the
respondents are chosen very good, 20% of the respondents are chosen good and 15% of the
respondents are chosen average and 10% of respondents are chosen poor .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 35% of the respondents are chosen excellent.

Chart no:3.15.5
35
35

30

25
20 20
20
prcentage

15
15
10
10

0
excelent very good good average poor
 Table no: 3.15.6

Particular NO.OF.RESPONDEN PERCENTAGE

T
Excellent 20 20
Very Good 20 20
Good 35 35
Average 15 15
Poor 10 10
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35% of the respondents are chosen good, 20% of the
respondents are chosen very good, 20% of the respondents are chosen excellent and 15% of the
respondents are chosen average and 10% of respondents are chosen poor .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 35% of the respondents are chosen good.
 Chart no:3.15.6
35
35

30

25
20 20
20
Axis Title

15
15
10
10

0
excelent very good good average poor

Table no: 3.16

OPTION NO.OF.RESPONDEN PERCENTAGE

T
Yes 40 40
No 60 60
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 60% of the respondents are chosen Yes and 40% of the
respondents are chosen No.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 60% of the respondents are chosen Yes.
 Chart no: 3.16

60

50
60
percentage
40

30 40

20

10

0
Yes No

Table no: 3.17

OPTION NO.OF.RESPONDEN PERCENTAGE

T
Yes 75 75
No 25 25
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
 The above table shows that 75% of the respondents are chosen Yes and 25% of the
respondents are chosen No.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 75% of the respondents are chosen Yes

Chart no: 3.17

80
70
60
percentage

75
50
40
30
20 25
10
0
yes no

Table no: 3.18

OPTION NO.OF.RESPONDEN PERCENTAGE

T
Yes 65 65
 No 35 35
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 65% of the respondents are chosen Yes and 35% of the
respondents are chosen No.
INFERENCE:
A majority of 65% of the respondents are chosen Yes

Chart no: 3.18

70

60

50
percentage

65
40

30
35
20

10

0
yes no
 Table no: 3.19

OPTION NO.OF.RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE

Highly satisfied 35 35
satisfied 25 25
neutral 20 20
dissatisfied 12 12
Highly dissatisfied 8 8
TOTAL 100 100

Source: Primary data

INTERPRETATION:
The above table shows that 35% of the respondents are chosen highly satisfied, 25% of
the respondents are chosen satisfied, 20% of the respondents are chosen neutral and 12% of the
respondents are chosen dissatisfied and 10% of respondents are chosen highly dissatisfied .
INFERENCE:
A majority of 35% of the respondents are chosen highly satisfied.

Chart no: 3.19

35

30 35

25
25
percentage

20
20
15

10 12
8
5

0
Highly satisfied satisfied neutral dissatisfied Highly dissatisfied
Virudhunagar

Virudhunagar is a city and the administrative headquarter of the Virudhunagar district in the Indian
state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 506 km (314 mi) southwest of the state capital Chennai and 53 km
(33 mi) south of Madurai. Virudhunagar emerged as an important trade centre during the British rule.
Located to the east of Kowsika River, Virudhunagar has an average elevation of 102 m (335 ft) above sea
level and is largely flat with no major geological formations. The town has a humid climate and It hasr
eceives 780 mm (31 in) rainfall annually.

been ruled at various times by Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Chanda Sahib,
Carnatic kingdom and the British. It was formerly known as Virudhupatti.

Virudhunagar is administered by a municipality covering an area of 6.39 km2 (2.47 sq mi). In 2011, the
city had a population of 72,296. As the administrative headquarters of the district, the town's economy
is based on the service sector, which employs 93% of the total workforce. The remaining 7% is employed
in agriculture, mining, quarrying, raising livestock, manufacturing, construction, trade and commerce.
Roadways are the main means of transportation, while the town also has rail connectivity. The nearest
airport is Madurai Airport, located 45 km (28 mi) north-east of the town. There are 14 secondary

schools, two colleges of arts and sciences (one for men and one for women), one polytechnic college,
Three Engineering Colleges (Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Sri Vidya, AAA) and three
university study centres. Virudhunagar Government Medical College is established in the year 2021. It is
located on the NH-44

Virudhunagar

Town

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu Coordinates: 9°34′04.8″N 77°57′44.6″E (http s://geohack.toolfor

ge.org/geohack.ph p?pagename=Virud hunagar&params=
Virudhunagar

nearby Virudhunagar Collector Office.

According to a local legend, a warrior who won a number of banners (called virudhu in Tamil) from his
conquest of kingdoms, came to the town and challenged the residents. A resident accepted the
challenge, killed the warrior, and then proceeded to seize the flags held by him.

9_34_04.8_N_77_ 57_44.6_E_type:cit y(72296)_region:IN -TN)

Country India State Tamil Nadu District Virudhunag Revenue Division Aruppukk Taluk Virudhunaga

Government • Type Selection Grade Municipality • Body Virudhunag municipality

Area • Total 6.39 km2 (2.47 sq mi

Elevation 120 m (390 ft)

Etymology and history

From then on, the town was known as Virudhukkalvetti.[1][2]

Virudhunagar was a part of Madurai region (the region comprising all of southern Tamil Nadu beyond
Trichy in modern times) during the 16th century CE. The region became independent from Vijayanagar
Empire in 1559 under the Nayaks.[3] Nayak rule ended in 1736 and the region was repeatedly captured
several times by Chanda Sahib (1740 – 1754), Arcot Nawab and Marudhanayagam Pillai (1725 – 1764) in
the middle of 18th century.[4] In 1801, the region

Population (2011) • Total 72,296 • Density 11,000/k (29,000/s

Languages • Official Tamil

Time zone

UTC+5:30 (IST)

PIN 626 001 Telephone code 04562 Vehicle registration TN67

came under the direct control of the British East India Company and was annexed to the Madras
Presidency.[5]
The town's name was changed to Virudhupatti in 1875 and on 6 April 1923, the town council renamed it
Virudhunagar. It was an important trading centre during the British rule and the merchandise from
Virudhunagar was exported overseas through the ports of Kulasekharapatnam, Thoothukudi, Vaippar
and Devipattinam. The town is the birthplace of K. Kamaraj, a freedom fighter, Chief Minister of Tamil
Nadu from 1954 to 1963 and a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.[1][2]

Virudhunagar municipality covers an area of 6.39 km2 (2.47 sq mi)[6] It is located 506 km (314 mi)
southwest of the state capital Chennai and 53 km (33 mi) south of Madurai. The city has an average
elevation of 102 m (335 ft). The town is located to the east of the Kowsika River and to the west of the
Madurai–Tirnelveli railway line. The topology is largely flat, with no major geological formations. The soil
types are black and red, which are conducive for crops like cotton, chillies, spices, cardamom and millet.
Paddy and sugar cane are grown in places where motor pumps are available for irrigation.

Geography and climate

Virudhungar has a borderline hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) not quite wet enough for tropical
savanna (As) classification. Like the rest of Tamil Nadu, Virudhunagar experiences hot weather between
April and June and is relatively cooler in December and January. The average daily temperature ranges
from a maximum of 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) to a minimum of 30 °C (86 °F). The town receives an annual
average rainfall of 829.6 mm (32.66 in), which is less than the state average of 1,008 mm (39.7 in). The
South-west monsoon, which begins in June and lasts until August, brings little rain. Most of the rain is
received during the North-east monsoon in the months of October, November and December.[7][6][8]
[9][10] Lime, locally called Limekankar, is the major mineral

available in Virudhunagar, which is utilised by Tamil Nadu Cements, a Government of Tamil Nadu
undertaking in Sivakasi and Ramco Cements, a private sector plant in R.R.Nagar in Virudhunagar.[11]

Climate data for Virudhunagar Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean
daily maximum °C (°F) 31.726 (89.11) 34.321 (93.78) 37.871 (100.17) 36.967 (98.54) 38.094 (100.57)
37.6 (99.7) 36.79 (98.22) 36.726 (98.11) 36.15 (97.07) 35.742 (96.34) 30.95 (87.71) 30.097 (86.17) 35.25
(95.46) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19.661 (67.39) 20.625 (69.13) 22.113 (71.80) 24.433 (75.98) 24.581
(76.25) 24.717 (76.49) 25.21 (77.38) 24.79 (76.62) 24.383 (75.89) 23.323 (73.98) 21.29 (70.32) 22.6
(72.7) 23.14 (73.66) Average rainfall mm (inches) 18.5 (0.73) 23.5 (0.93) 37.6 (1.48) 76.8 (3.02) 60.2
(2.37) 18.3 (0.72) 31.1 (1.22) 51.6 (2.03) 80.8 (3.18) 191 (7.5) 175.5 (6.91) 64.7 (2.55) 829.6 (32.64)
Source: Virudhunagar district website[7]
Religions in Virudhunagar Religion Per cent(%) Hindu 85.02% Muslim 7.73% Christian 7.09% Sikh 0.02%
Other 0.14%

Demographics and economy

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1951 46,456 — 1961 54,871 +18.1% 1971 61,904 +12.8% 1981 68,040 +9.9% 1991
70,971 +4.3% 2001 72,081 +1.6% 2011 72,296 +0.3%

Sources: 1951 – 2001[12]

According to 2011 census, Virudhunagar had a population of 72,296 with a sex-ratio of 1,014 females for
every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[13] A total of 6,454 were under the age of
six, constituting 3,268

males and 3,186 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 7.06% and 0.08% of the
population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 84.28%, compared to the national average
of 72.99%.[13] The town had a total of 19,841 households. There were a total of 27,533 workers,
comprising 54 cultivators, 64 main agricultural labourers, 703 in house hold industries, 25,266 other
workers, 1,446 marginal workers, 17 marginal cultivators, 10 marginal agricultural labourers, 66
marginal workers in household industries and 1,353 other marginal workers.[14] As of 2004, twelve
recognized slums and eleven unrecognised slums were identified in the town, and a total of 17,787
people resided in the slums. The slum population was predominantly

employed as daily labourers.[15] The population density was 114 persons per hectare in 2001.[16]

As per the religious census of 2011, Virudhunagar (M) had 85.02% Hindus, 7.73% Muslims, 7.09%
Christians, 0.02% Sikhs and 0.14% following other religions.[17]

As of 2008, a total of 228.5 ha (565 acres) constituting 35.72% of the land in Virudhunagar was used for
residential purposes, 27 ha (67 acres) constituting 4.22% for commercial use, 99.5 ha (246 acres)
constituting 15.6% for industrial space, 26.21 ha (64.8 acres) constituting 2.81% for public and semi-
public use, 17.98 ha (44.4 acres) constituting 2.81% for educational purposes and 195.79 ha (483.8

acres) constituting 30.6% for non-urban purposes like agriculture and irrigation.[18]

Virudhunagar is a marketing and service town for the surrounding areas. It is also one of the important
Industrial districts, followed by Coimbatore and Salem. Many kinds of spices and edible oils are
manufactured for national and international markets. It is the administrative headquarters of the
district. The economy of the town is based on the service sector, with 93% of the workforce employed
therein as of 2001. The rest of the workforce is employed in agriculture, mining, quarrying, raising
livestock, manufacturing, construction, trade and commerce. In 2001, 5.4% of the

Economy

workforce was employed in the industrial sector, making it the second-largest sector. There is little
agricultural activity in the town, due to the local geography and unfavorable climate for growing crops
and poor irrigation facilities.[1] The town has a few oil mills and match factories.[19] Commercial
activities are concentrated around Katchery Road, Pullalakottai Road and the main bazaar.[20] In 2001,
the percentage of the workforce in the service sector had increased from the previous decade. [1] All
major nationalised banks like State Bank of India, Indian Bank, Central Bank of India, Punjab National
Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and private banks like TMB (Tamilnad Mercantile Bank), ICICI Bank, City
Union Bank and Axis Bank have branches in Virudhunagar.

All of these banks have ATMs located in various parts of the town. TMB is the first bank to have its
branch, since 1940. It also has an E-Lobby in the bazaar.[21] Virudhunagar is famous for Commission
Marketing's millet, cotton, and edible oils. In recent years, Virudhunagar is into e-commerce also.

Municipality officials Chairman G. Shanti[22] Commissioner A. Sardar[23] Vice-chairman S.

Mariappan[24] Elected members Member of Legislative Assembly A.R.R.Srinivasan[25] Member of
Parliament Manicka Tagore[26]

The Virudhunagar municipality (formerly Virudupatti municipality) was established in 1915 as a third-
grade municipality. It was upgraded to second-grade in 1956 and then to special grade in 1998.a The
municipality has 36

Municipal administration and politics

wards, and there is an elected councillor for each ward.[27] The functions of the municipality are
devolved into six departments: General Administration/Personnel, Engineering, Revenue, Public Health,
City Planning and Information Technology (IT). All these departments are under the control of a
municipal commissioner.[28] The legislative powers are vested in a body of 36 members, one from each
of the 36 wards.[29] The legislative body is headed by an elected chairperson, who is assisted by a
deputy chairperson.[30]
Virudhunagar comes under the Virudhunagar assembly constituency and it elects a member to the Tamil
Nadu Legislative Assembly once every five years.[31] The assembly seat was won once each by Dravida
Munnetra Kazhagam

(DMK) (1996), ICS (SCS) (1991), Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) (2011), Janata Party (1984),
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) (2006), Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) (2001) and
Indian National Congress (INC) (1989), and twice by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) (1996, 2016),
All India Anna Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) (1977 and 1980).[32] The current MLA of the
constituency is A.V.R. Srinivasan from DMK.[25]

During the 1957 elections, Virudhunagar was a part of Srivilliputhur constituency and was held by the
INC and an independent.[33] During the 1962 elections, the town was a part of Aruppukkottai
constituency and was held by the Forward Block party.[34] The town was a part of

Virudhunagar Lok Sabha Constituency during the 1967 elections and was held by the Swatantra Party.
[35] The constituency was held by DMK during the 1971 elections,[36] INC during the 1977 elections,[37]
and AIADMK during the 1980, 1984, 1989, 1991 and 2014 elections,[38][39][40][41] Communist Party of
India (CPI) during 1996 and MDMK during the 1998, 1999 and 2004 elections.[42][43][44][45]

Virudhunagar is now part of the Virudhunagar (Lok Sabha constituency) – it has the following five
assembly constituencies – Thiruparankundram, Thirumangalam, Sattur, Virudhunagar, and
Aruppukkottai. The current Member of Parliament from the constituency is Manicka Tagore from the
Congress party.[26]

Law and order in Virudhunagar is maintained by the Virudhunagar subdivision of the Tamil Nadu Police,
headed by a deputy superintendent. There are three police stations in the town, one of which is an all-
women police station. There are special units like prohibition enforcement, district crime, social justice
and human rights, district crime records and special branches that operate at the district level police
division headed by a superintendent of police.[46]

The Virudhunagar municipality maintains a total of 78.923 km (49.040 mi) of roads: 38.36 km (23.84 mi)
of concrete roads, 39.428 km (24.499 mi) of bituminous roads, 0.39 km (0.24 mi) of water bound
macadam (WBM)

Transportation
roads, 0.488 km (0.303 mi) of earthen roads and 0.257 km (0.160 mi) of other roads.[47] The major
roads include National Highway 44 and three district roads that connect Virudhunagar with
neighbouring towns like Sivakasi, Madurai, Rajapalayam, Aruppukkottai and Sattur. There is a bypass
road located west of the town connecting Virudhunagar to Kallupatti, that reduces traffic inside the
town.[48]

Virudhunagar is served by a town bus service, which provides connectivity within the town and the
suburbs. There are privately operated minibus services that cater to the local transport needs. The main
bus stand, located in the centre of the town, has 25 bus bays.[49] The Tamil Nadu State Transport
Corporation operates daily services connecting various

cities to Virudhunagar. The corporation operates a computerised reservation centre in the main bus
stand.[50] The State Express Transport Corporation operates long-distance buses connecting the town
to important cities like Chennai, Tiruppur and Thoothukudi.[51] The major inter-city bus routes from the
town are to adjacent cities like Madurai, Chennai, Rajapalayam, Tenkasi, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin,
Tiruchendur, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Aruppukottai and Rameshwaram. The town bus routes to
surrounding villages are to Thayilpatti, Vilampatti, Alangulam, Vilampatti, M.Pudupatti, Alamarathupatti
and Muthalipatti.[52]

The Virudhunagar railway station is located in the major rail head from Madurai to Kanyakumari. The
Southern Railway operates

daily express trains to places like Chennai, Tuticorin, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Guruvayoor,
Tirupathi, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Mysuru, Howrah, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Kannur, Mangalore, Madgaon
and Nizamuddin. There are passenger trains connecting the town to Madurai, Tenkasi, Kollam,
Tirunelveli, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Erode, Nagercoil and Coimbatore.[52] The nearest airport is
Madurai Airport, located 45 km (28 mi) northeast of the town.[53]

Temple tank of Mariamman temple in Virudhunagar

Education and utility services

There are 14 secondary schools in Virudhunagar. The town has two arts and science colleges, namely
V.H.N.S.N. College and V.V.V. College for Women. V.S.V.N. Polytechnic College is the only polytechnic
college in the town. Three university study centers operated by the Tamil Nadu Open University,
Annamalai University, and Alagappa University are located in the town. The district also have a Deemed
University named Kalasalingam University,[54] located in Krishnankovil.[55] There is one Educational
consultant and career guidance provider with HRD and MEA(All Embassy Attestation), Mahindra Varman
Educational Group in SIVAKASI, located near Bus stand.

Electricity supply to Virudhunagar is regulated and distributed by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
(TNEB). The town and its suburbs form the Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution Circle. A chief
distribution engineer is stationed at the regional headquarters.[56] Water supply is provided to the town
by the Virudhunagar municipality from three sources, namely Anaikuttam, Karuseri Kalquarry and
Sukkravarpatti Summer Storage Tank. During the period 2000–01, a total of 3.86 million litres of water
was supplied every day to households in the town.[57] About 35 metric tonnes of solid waste are
collected from Virudhunagar every day by door-to-door collection. Subsequently, the sanitary
department of the Virudhunagar municipality carries out the source segregation

and dumping. The coverage of solid waste management had an efficiency of 100% as of 2001.[58] There
is no underground drainage system in the town, and the sewerage system for disposal of sludge is
through septic tanks, open drains and public conveniences.[59] The municipality maintains stormwater
drains on all municipal roads.[60] There are 35 hospitals in the town, one siddha dispensary and two
municipal maternity homes that take care of the healthcare needs of the citizens.[61] There are a total
of 2,875 street lamps in the town: 276 sodium lamps, five mercury vapour lamps, 2,592 tube lights and
two high-mast beam lamps.[62] The municipality operates three markets, namely, the Municipal
Market, Uzhavar Santhai, and Virudhunagar Bazaar Market, that cater to

the needs of the town and the surrounding rural areas.[63]

The Arulmigu Sri Meenakshi Chokkanathaswamy Temple is a 1000 year old Shiva temple believed to
have been consecrated by Sage Vishvamitra.

The Sri Veyilugandhamman Tirukkovil is an Amman temple in the town. The old name of Virudhunagar,
Veyilugandalpattanam, is believed to have been derived from the name of this goddess. An annual
celebration of this temple is performed during the Tamil month of Vaikasi.

The Parashakti Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple located at the centre of the town. An

Places of interest

annual temple festival celebrated during April is one of the prominent festivals of the town.[64]
The house of Kamaraj has been converted into a memorial, and is one of the most prominent tourist
attractions in Virudhunagar.

The Kullursandai reservoir, which attracts many migratory birds.