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{{Short description|Bus station in Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Infobox station
| name = Mayiladuthurai new bus station
| name_lang = en
| native_name = <hr/>Mayilāduthurai Puthiya Pēruntu Nilaiyam
| native_name_lang = ta
| other_name = Perunthalaivar Kamarajar New Bus Station
| image =
| caption =
| address = Manakkudi, [[Mayiladuthurai]] – 609001, [[Tamil Nadu]], {{flag|India}}.
| coordinates = {{coord|11|6|39.93|N|79|40|26.38|E|display=inline,title}}
| type = {{rail-interchange|bus}} Local and Mofussil Bus Station
| owned = [[Mayiladuthurai|Mayiladuthurai Municipality]]
| operator = [[File:TamilNadu Logo.svg|15px]] [[Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd.]]
| platform = 3 (28 bays)
| connections = Taxi Stand and Auto Rickshaw Stand
| structure = At-grade
| parking = {{parking symbol}} Available
| accessible = {{access icon}} Yes
| status = Functioning
| zone = Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd.
| opened = {{start date and age|df=y|2026|03|14}}
}}
'''Mayiladuthurai New Bus Station''', officially known as '''Kamarajar New Bus Station''', is a [[bus terminus]], serving the town of [[Mayiladuthurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India. The station is named after [[K. Kamaraj]]ar, a former [[chief minister of Tamil Nadu]] , who was popularly called ''Karmaveerar'' (Great leader). It is located on [[State Highway 22 (Tamil Nadu)|State Highway 22]] (SH-22), which connects Mayiladuthurai to Poompuhar, in the village of Manakkudi.

The bus stand is situated approximately {{Convert|3.5|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from the Mayiladuthurai old bus stand, {{Convert|6|km|mi|abbr=unit}}from [[Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station|Mayiladuthurai]] Junction railway station, and about {{Convert|140|km|mi|abbr=unit}} from Tiruchirappalli International Airport.

== Background ==
[[File:Bus stand.jpeg|thumb|Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Station]]
The old bus stand in Mayiladuthurai is located on the Kumbakonam–Sirkazhi road. It is a Class-B bus stand, with 12 bus bays, and has been operational since 1963.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Congestion, poor amenities cause hardship to commuters at Mayiladuthurai Town bus stand |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/congestion-poor-amenities-cause-hardship-to-commuters-at-mayiladuthurai-town-bus-stand/article69944371.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250817153839/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/congestion-poor-amenities-cause-hardship-to-commuters-at-mayiladuthurai-town-bus-stand/article69944371.ece |archive-date=2025-08-17 |access-date=2026-03-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> To address increasing traffic and spatial limitations, a separate bus station was later opened adjacent to the old bus stand later 1995. This second terminus was designated to specifically handle services operating on the routes to [[Karaikal]], [[Nagapattinam]], and [[Thiruvarur]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lack of basic amenities in Mayiladuthurai town bus stand irks passengers |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/lack-of-basic-amenities-in-mayiladuthurai-town-bus-stand-irks-passengers/article67303252.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914055426/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/lack-of-basic-amenities-in-mayiladuthurai-town-bus-stand-irks-passengers/article67303252.ece |archive-date=2023-09-14 |access-date=2026-03-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> while the original bus stand continued to serve all other destinations across Tamil Nadu and other states, which handles more than 1000 trips a day.<ref name=":0" /> Consequently, the town is currently served by two principal bus stands. Until 2026, there were two principal bus stands in the town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Conversion of City Corporate Plan to Business Plan for Mayiladuthurai municipality |url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/CCP/MayiladuthuraiCCPJUNE2007.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100729061149/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/CCP/MayiladuthuraiCCPJUNE2007.pdf |archive-date=2010-07-29 |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=municipality.tn.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Mayiladuthurai Homepage |url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/sal_busstand.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921093052/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/sal_busstand.html |archive-date=2012-09-21 |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=municipality.tn.gov.in}}</ref>

In January 2020, the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] sanctioned the construction of new bus stand for mayiladuthurai at an estimated cost of ₹38.05 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |title=New bus stands in seven municipalities |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/new-bus-stands-in-seven-municipalities/article30696600.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131055422/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/new-bus-stands-in-seven-municipalities/article30696600.ece |archive-date=2020-01-31 |access-date=2026-03-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> The site for new facility was identified at Manakudi, located on SH-22 between [[Poombuhar|Poompuhar]] to [[Kallanai Dam|Kallanai]], and situated adjacent to the proposed Mayiladuthurai bypass road.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Foundation laid for new bus stand in Mayiladuthurai |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/foundation-laid-for-new-bus-stand-in-mayiladuthurai/article66234832.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207124825/thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/foundation-laid-for-new-bus-stand-in-mayiladuthurai/article66234832.ece |archive-date=2022-12-07 |access-date=2026-03-15 |language=en}}</ref> The site spanning {{Convert|13.77|acre|ha|abbr=unit}} for the project was donated by the [[Dharmapuram Adheenam|Dharamapuram Adheenam]] ''mutt'' to the municipality for the construction works.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news |last= |title=Dharmapuram Adheenam seer passes away at 93 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dharmapuram-adheenam-seer-passes-away-at-93 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315120033/https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/dharmapuram-adheenam-seer-passes-away-at-93 |archive-date=2026-03-15 |access-date=2026-03-15 |work=DT Next |language=en}}</ref>

The foundation stone for the new facility was laid on 7 December 2022. The project, proposed at cost of ₹24.00 crore, includes an over all build up area of {{Convert|9314|m2|sqft|abbr=unit}}. The proposed amenities includes 28 bus bays, 49 shops, bus and rail booking counters, restaurants, [[Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation|TNSTC]] office, waiting hall, an ATM, a cloakroom, four public toilets (including two accessible for persons with disabilities), police booth, and a feeding room for women.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news |title=Expedite construction of new bus stand, Mayiladuthurai residents urge administration |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/expedite-construction-of-new-bus-stand-mayiladuthurai-residents-urge-administration/article67071655.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713141506/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/expedite-construction-of-new-bus-stand-mayiladuthurai-residents-urge-administration/article67071655.ece |archive-date=2023-07-13 |access-date=2026-03-16 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Construction of new bus stand at Mayiladuthurai gathers pace |url=http://thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/construction-of-new-bus-stand-at-mayiladuthurai-gathers-pace/article67838521.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212140528/thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/construction-of-new-bus-stand-at-mayiladuthurai-gathers-pace/article67838521.ece |archive-date=2024-02-12 |access-date=2026-03-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>

The new bus stand was opened by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on 14 March 2026 at final completion cost of ₹29.01 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-03-14 |title=Stalin inaugurates 45 projects worth 212cr, launches nine projects |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/stalin-inaugurates-45-projects-worth-212cr-launches-nine-projects/articleshow/129563604.cms |access-date=2026-03-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-03-14 |title=Mayiladuthurai new bus stand opened, to reduce congestion |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/mayiladuthurai-new-bus-stand-opened-to-reduce-congestion/articleshow/129563329.cms |access-date=2026-03-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Chief Minister inaugurates new bus stand in Mayiladuthurai |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/chief-minister-inaugurates-new-bus-stand-in-mayiladuthurai/article70739200.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260314081142/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/chief-minister-inaugurates-new-bus-stand-in-mayiladuthurai/article70739200.ece |archive-date=2026-03-14 |access-date=2026-03-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>

== Services ==
Mayiladuthurai located within [[Cauvery Delta]] region, the bus terminus is situated adjacent to [[East Coast Road]] also known as [[National Highway 32 (India)|National Highway 32]] (NH-32). The buses operating on the routes to [[Chennai]] from [[Velankanni]], [[Nagapattinam]], [[Karaikal]], and [[Thiruvarur]] passes through the terminus. Additionally, a limited number of buses traveling to Chennai from [[Kumbakonam]] and [[Thanjavur]] also pass through the facility.<ref>{{Cite web |title=S.E.T.C. Tamilnadu Ltd |url=https://tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TNSTC |url=https://www.tnstc.in/inner_pages_2024/reservation_center.html}}</ref> There are also regular services to other South Indian cities such as [[Tiruchirappalli|Tuirucharapalli]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Madurai]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Tirupati]] and [[Puducherry (city)|Pondicherry]].<ref name="howtoreach">{{cite web |year=2011 |title=How to reach |url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/abcity_How%20to%20reach.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921093111/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/mayiladuthurai/abcity_How%20to%20reach.html |archive-date=21 September 2012 |access-date=17 May 2014 |publisher=Mayiladuthurai Municipality}}</ref> Mayiladuthurai forms a part of the [[Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation]] which is headquartered at Kumbakonam.<ref name="cholanroadways">{{cite web |title=Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (KUM DIV-I) Ltd., Kumbakonam |url=http://www.tn.gov.in/transport/kumdivone.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116051934/http://www.tn.gov.in/transport/kumdivone.htm |archive-date=16 November 2011 |access-date=17 May 2014 |publisher=Government of Tamil Nadu}}</ref>

== References ==

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== See also ==

* [[Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station|Mayiladuthurai Junction]]
* [[Transport in Tamil Nadu]]
{{Mayiladuthurai Topics}}{{Mayiladuthurai district}}

[[Category:Buildings and structures in Mayiladuthurai district]]
[[Category:Bus stations in Tamil Nadu]]
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