Mattuthavani Bus Stand, officially M.G.R. Bus Stand, is an integrated bus terminus in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. This is the third-largest bus terminus in Tamil Nadu after Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus in Chennai.[2] It is one of the busiest bus terminals in south Tamil Nadu and one of the most important hubs in the state.
Mattuthavani Bus Stand M.G.R. Bus Stand Māṭṭuttāvaṇi Pēruntu Nilaiyam Em.Ji.Ār. Pēruntu Nilaiyam | ||
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| TNSTC, SETC, Karnataka KSRTC, Kerala KSRTC, K-SWIFT, PRTC and Contract Carriage Bus Stand | ||
 Facade of the M.G.R. Bus Stand | ||
| General information | ||
| Location | Madurai – Melur High Road | |
| Coordinates | 9°56′38″N 78°09′22″E / 9.9439°N 78.1561°E | |
| Owned by | Madurai Municipal Corporation | |
| Platforms | 8 (96 bays) | |
| Construction | ||
| Parking | Yes | |
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | |
| Other information | ||
| Station code | MAD (SETC) MRI (KSRTC) | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 26 May 1999[1] | |
| Closed | No | |
| Rebuilt | Mattuthavani Bus Stand | |
| Previous names | Mattuthavani Bus Stand | |
| Services | ||
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Intercity bus service | ||
In 2003, increased traffic led the Madurai Municipal Corporation to construct a new mofussil bus terminus that would complement the existing Pazhanganatham and Anna bus stations. After completion of the Madurai Ring Road project, the Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus (MIBT) was constructed at a cost of ₹100 million (US$1.3 million) rupees and spread over an area of 18 acres (7.3 ha).[3] The government of Tamil Nadu renamed it M.G.R. Bus Stand on 31 October 2017 to honour the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran (M.G.R.).[4]
Services
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Located on the outskirts of Madurai, the terminus has eight platforms with 12 bays per platform.[5] The terminus is serviced by TNSTC, SETC, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.[6][7][8]
| Platform | Bus route |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai, Cuddalore, Neyveli, Bangalore, Puducherry, Tirupati, Hosur, Guruvayur and other SETC buses |
| 2 | Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvannamalai, Viluppuram, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Natham |
| 3 | Sivagangai, Thondi, kotaipatinam, Thanjavur, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai and Karnataka State buses |
| 4 | Karaikudi, Vedharanyam, velankanni, Devakottai, Melur, Aranthaangi, Pattukootai, Ponaamaravathi, and Singampunari |
| 5 | Ramanathapuram, Ervadi, Rameshwaram, Paramakudi, Ilayankudi, Manamadurai, Saayalkudi, Kamuthi and Kilakarai |
| 6 | Rajapalayam, Tenkasi, Srivilliputhur, sengottai, Sankarankoil, Papanasam and Kadayanallur |
| 7 | Aruppukkottai, Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Sivakasi, Sattur, Virudhunagar and Vilathikulam |
| 8 | Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, Kovilpatti, kaliyakaavilai, Nanguneri, Valliyur and Kerala State Buses. |
Contract Carriage Bus services
editDue to the heavy traffic of private Contract Carriage buses in Madurai, the municipal corporation constructed the Contract Carriage Bus terminal for private omnibuses in 2014.[9][10] It was opened by the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa on 12 February 2014. The new terminal, spread over 14.5 acres, was constructed at a cost of ₹97 million (US$1.2 million) rupees.[11]
Facilities
editThe bus station has an information center and ticket booking counters for TNSTC, SETC, KSRTC. Other facilities include, a police outpost, rest room for the crew, dispensary health unit, vending stalls, hotels, eateries and ATM.[12][13][14][15][16] Parking and prepaid taxi, Rental cars, Auto Rickshaws are available.[10][17][18]
See also
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Media related to Mattuthavani Bus Terminus at Wikimedia Commons
References
edit- ^ "Mattuthavani bus stand traders down shutters". The Hindu. Madurai. 8 December 2004. Archived from the original on 20 December 2004. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Chapter III : Audit of Transactions (Urban Local Bodies)" (PDF). Government of India. Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "பழங்காநத்தம், அண்ணா, பெரியார், திருவள்ளுவர், ஆரப்பாளையம், மாட்டுத்தாவணி: மதுரையில் மீண்டும் பஸ் நிலைய பிரச்சினை" [Palanganatham, Anna, Periyar, Tiruvalluvar, Aarapalayam, Mattuthavani: Bus station problems again in Madurai]. Oneindia.in (in Tamil). 19 February 2003. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ "It is now MGR bus stand at Mattuthavani". The Hindu. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ S. Sundar (31 August 2006). "Move to shift city bus bay draws traders' ire". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ "Sleep Like a Baby in KSRTC's Airavat Mercedes Buses". Daijiworld Media. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "New bus service to Bengaluru". The Hindu. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "KSRTC to introduce new buses to Madurai, Trichy". The Hindu. Bengaluru. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Space earmarked for omni buses". The Hindu. Madurai. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Madurai bus stand gets auto, taxi bay". The Hindu. Madurai. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "New omnibus terminus". The Hindu.
- ^ Shastry, V. Malladi (17 June 2013). "Reporter's Diary- Madurai". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ^ "Rest room for crew opened in bus stand". The Hindu. Madurai. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ S. Sundar (22 August 2007). "75 stalls established to regulate flower vendors". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ^ "Mattuthavani bus stand spruced up with new seating facilities". The Hindu. Madurai. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "ATM at bus stand". The Hindu. 31 March 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Mayor inspects bus stand". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ S. Sundar (13 February 2012). "No space at Mattuthavani parking lot". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 29 January 2014.