Chitlapakkam
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Chitlapakkam சிட்லப்பாக்கம் |
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 Chitlapakkam
Chitlapakkam
Chitlapakkam
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| Coordinates: 12°56′15″N 80°08′19″E / 12.93739°N 80.13874°ECoordinates: 12°56′15″N 80°08′19″E / 12.93739°N 80.13874°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,292 |
| • Density | 8,600/km2 (22,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-11 |
Chitlapakkam is a Residential Locality in Chennai metropolitan area, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is well known for its small, perennial lake and adjoining ecosystems.
Chitlapakkam is a fast-developing Neighbourhood, located about 7 km south from the Chennai International Airport. Its area is 2.95 km2 and density is 8,581 inh./km2 (as of 2001). The neighbourhood is served by Tambaram Sanatorium railway station, which is 2 km from the locality. Proximity to major suburbs, such as Pallavaram, Chromepet, Selaiyur, Tambaram Sanatorium, and Tambaram aids in the development of the township.
Along with the basic theme of peaceful middle/upper middle class kinship the main attraction near the area is the famed Kumaran Kundram temple of Lord Muruga atop the hill. It is a 15-minute walk from Chitlapakkam.
Chitlapakkam Lake has water almost all throughout the year; there are plans to modernize it with boating facilities.
Chitlappakkam and Sithalapakkam are frequently confused, as both are suburbs of Tambaram. Chitlappakkam is the more developed and well-established suburb.
Chitlapakkam is a fast-developing part of the city, and many people from Other places have relocated there because of its green environment, water availability, proximity to OMR and to MEPZ & GST Road. With advent of mini buses connecting Chitlapakkam to Chrompet and to Tambaram and Tambaram Sanatorium railway stations and also due to introduction of share autos connectivity and access has dramatically improved. There is a government bus No 52 D which operates 2 services from the chitlapakkam pond to Parrys Corner at 11 am and also at 4 pm daily. Similarly mini bus No S3 connects Chitlapakkam to Chrompet while bus No S8 connects it to Tambaram.
The Chitlapakkam lake, coordinates 12°56'2"N 80°8'10"E, measuring 50 acre is the chief water body in the neighbourhood. Earlier, Chilapakkam was a main agricultural area. Pachamalai hill used to serve as a source for the Chitlapakkam lake. This lake water was used for irrigation before urbanization. After the conversion of agricultural farms into residential areas, the water from the lake is not used for irrigation. There are three channels at the foot of the hill, which have been connected to the Chitlapakkam Lake.
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