Chennai (சென்னை)
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is the economic, educational, and cultural powerhouse of South India. Known historically as Madras, it is renowned for its classical Carnatic music season, Bharatanatyam dance heritage, booming automobile industry, and premier educational institutions.
Population
4,646,732
Density: 26,553 / km²
Area
426 km²
Forest Area: 25 km²
Literacy Rate
90.18%
State Avg: 80.09%
Sex Ratio
989
Females / 1000 Males
District History & Summary
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is the economic, educational, and cultural powerhouse of South India. Known historically as Madras, it is renowned for its classical Carnatic music season, Bharatanatyam dance heritage, booming automobile industry, and premier educational institutions.
Administrative Divisions
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Chennai
Demographics & Literacy
Male & Female Ratio
Sex Ratio: 1000 989 Females / 1000 Males.
Literacy Comparison
★ Higher literacy rate than the state average.
Agriculture & Water Resources (Crops, Rainfall & Rivers)
Major Crops
Major Rivers
Rainfall Statistics
Infrastructure & Economy (Health, Education & Transport)
Healthcare
42
140
18,500
Educational Institutions
540
380
180
Transport & Connectivity
Economy & Industry
Tourism & Spiritual Attractions
Marina Beach (World's 2nd longest urban beach)
Chennai District
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
Chennai District
Fort St. George & Museum
Chennai District
Santhome Basilica Cathedral
Chennai District
Guindy National Park
Chennai District
Revenue Villages
122List of revenue villages within Chennai district.
| Village Name | Taluk | PIN Code | Population | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No villages found. | ||||
Post Offices & PIN Codes
List of post offices and PIN codes in Chennai district.
Adambakkam S.O
Chennai
Adyar S.O (Chennai)
Chennai
Alandur(Reopened W.E.F.6.6.05) S.O
Chennai
Alapakkam BO
Chennai
Alwarthirunagar S.O
Chennai
Ambattur HO
Chennai
Ambattur Indl Estate SO
Chennai
Aminjikarai S.O
Chennai
Anna Nagar East S.O
Chennai
Anna Nagar S.O (Chennai)
Chennai
Anna Nagar Western Extn S.O
Chennai
Anna Road H.O
Chennai
Today in History Chennai
எழுத்தாளர் ராஜம் கிருஷ்ணன் மரணம் — 'கரிப்பு மணிகள்' ஆசிரியர்
இயக்குநர் சி. வி. ஸ்ரீதர் மரணம் — தமிழ் சினிமாவின் ரொமான்டிக் கலைஞர்
'மிர்ச்சி' செந்தில் குமார் பிறந்த நாள் — கதையாளரும் நடிகரும்
📍 Chennai
வாய்ப்பாட்டுச் சிகரம் சித்தூர் சுப்பிரமணிய பிள்ளை மறைவு
📍 Chennai
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