Avaniapuram
Avaniapuram, Madurai | |
|---|---|
village | |
A Group of Coconut Trees seen near the Avaniapuram Water Reservoir | |
| Coordinates: 9°51′8″N 78°6′58″E / 9.85222°N 78.11611°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Madurai |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 89,635 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 91-452 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 58 |
Avaniapuram is a neighbourhood in Madurai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2011, the municipality had a population of 89,635. It was annexed with the Madurai Municipal Corporation in 2011. The locality is famous for Jallikattu (bull taming sport) which happens on Pongal day.