Mayiladuthurai district

Mayiladuthurai district is an administrative district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was formed in 2020 by dividing the Nagapattinam district. The district is named after its headquarters, Mayiladuthurai. It is located in the Cauvery Delta region. Mayiladuthurai district is located in the fertile delta region of the Kaveri River. It is surrounded by the Cuddalore district to the north, the Thanjavur district to the west, and the Tiruvarur and Karaikal districts of Puducherry to the south, with the Bay of Bengal creating its eastern borders.[1]

Mayiladuthurai, which was historically known as Mayuram or Mayurapuram, has a long-standing cultural and religious history dating back over a thousand years and was part of the ancient Chola Kingdom. The town is mentioned in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions.[2]

References

  1. ↑ TWADBOARD-TamilNadu Water Supply And Drainage Board. "Mayiladuthurai | TWAD". www.twadboard.tn.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  2. ↑ "Mayiladuthurai District, Government of Tamilnadu | Town for Agriculture and Fishing | India". Retrieved 2025-11-27.
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