Abdul Samad is the present Member of legislative assembly (MLA) representing Manaparai Constituency and Ms. Jothimani Sennimalai is the present Member of Parliament (MP) representing Karur constituency.

Approximately, several Thousands of devotees from various parts of south India attends the festival.

Manapparai is connected with Trichy, DIndigul, Palani, Theni, Kambam, Kumily with frequent bus services.

Manapparai is also connected with other towns across Tamil Nadu by bus facilities Manapparai Railway station ( Station code : MPA ) is situated on Trichy - Dindigul Double electric broad gauge line.

Manapparai has about 23 schools, of which 6 are government run, and an Engineering college within the municipality limits.

[4] Manapparai Government Arts and Science College is located at Pannankombu, 10 km away from the town.