Mattuthavani Bus Terminus

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M.G.R. Bus Stand
Mattuthavani Bus Terminus
Integrated Bus Terminus
MGR Bus Stand.jpg
Facade of the M.G.R Bus Stand
LocationMadurai – Melur High Road
Coordinates 9°56′38″N78°09′22″E / 9.9439°N 78.1561°E / 9.9439; 78.1561 Coordinates: 9°56′38″N78°09′22″E / 9.9439°N 78.1561°E / 9.9439; 78.1561
Owned by Madurai Municipal Corporation
Platforms8 (96 bays)
Construction
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
Station codeMAD (SETC)
MRI (KSRTC)
History
Opened26 May 1999;21 years ago (1999-05-26) [1]
ClosedNo
RebuiltMattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus
Previous namesMattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus
Services
Intercity bus service

M.G.R. Bus Stand, also known as Mattuthavani Bus Terminus, is a mofussil bus terminus in Mattuthavani, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. This is the second largest bus terminus in Tamil Nadu next only to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R Bus Terminus, Chennai. [2]

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History

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$1.4 million), spread over an area of 18 acres (7.3  ha ). [3] On 31 October 2017, It has been renamed by Government of Tamil Nadu as M.G.R Bus Stand to honor the AIADMK founder and the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran. [4]

Services

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Layout of the terminus

Located on the outskirts of Madurai, the terminus has 8 platforms with 12 bays for every platform. [5] The terminus is serviced by TNSTC, SETC, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. [6] [7] [8]

PlatformBus 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, vellankanni, Devakottai, Melur, Aranthaangi, Pattukootai, Ponaamaravathi, and Singampunari
5 Ramanathapuram, Earvaadi, Rameshwaram, Paramakudi, 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.

Omni Bus services

Due to heavy traffic of private omnibuses in Madurai, the Municipal corporation constructed the Integrated Mofussil Omnibus Terminus for private omnibuses in 2014. [9] [10] It was opened by then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on 12 February 2014. The new omnibus terminus spread over 14.5 acres was constructed at a cost of ₹97 million (US$1.4 million). [11]

Facilities

The 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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References

  1. ↑ "Mattuthavani bus stand traders down shutters". The Hindu . Madurai. 8 December 2004. Archived from the original on 20 December 2004. Retrieved 26 January 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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  9. ↑ "Space earmarked for omni buses". The Hindu . Madurai. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  10. 1 2 "Madurai bus stand gets auto, taxi bay". The Hindu . Madurai. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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