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'''Tiruvottriyur''' ('''Thiruvottiyur''' or '''TVT''') is a neighbourhood in North [[Chennai]], administered by the [[Greater Chennai Corporation]]. It is part of the [[Tondiarpet division]], located to the north of Chennai city. It is one of the 15 administrative zones in Greater Chennai Corporation. The zone is named to be Zone 1 (Tiruvottriyur). | '''Tiruvottriyur''' ('''Thiruvottiyur''' or '''TVT''') is a neighbourhood in North [[Chennai]], administered by the [[Greater Chennai Corporation]]. It is part of the [[Tondiarpet division]], located to the north of Chennai city. It is one of the 15 administrative zones in Greater Chennai Corporation. The zone is named to be Zone 1 (Tiruvottriyur). | ||
Tiruvottriyur has industrial units, trading activity and nearby fishing hamlets. The area is easily accessible by [[Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai)|Metropolitan Transport Corporation]] (MTC) buses from across the city and has a bus terminus. The area is also served by the [[Tiruvottiyur (Chennai Suburban Railway)|Tiruvottiyur railway junction]] of the [[Chennai Suburban Railway]] Network. As of 2011, the neighbourhood had a population of 249,446. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Along with [[Avadi]], [[Ambattur]], [[Sembium]], [[Ennore]], Tiruvottiyur is part of the "auto belt" in the city's industrial north and west regions that developed when the automobile industry developed in Madras during the early post-[[World War II]] years.<ref>{{cite book | last = Muthiah| first = S. | author-link = S. Muthiah | title = Madras Rediscovered| publisher = EastWest | date = 2014 | location = Chennai | pages = 144 | isbn = 978-93-84030-28-5}}</ref> In April 2018, the state government transferred Tiruvottriyur to an expanded [[Chennai district]].<ref name="ToI-19Jan">{{cite news|last1=Yogesh|first1=Kabirdoss|title=Chennai district boundaries likely to be redrawn on April 1|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/chennai-district-boundaries-likely-to-be-redrawn-on-april-1/articleshow/62560754.cms|work=The Times of India|date=19 January 2018}}</ref> | |||
Along with [[Avadi]], [[Ambattur]], [[Sembium]], [[Ennore]], Tiruvottiyur is part of the "auto belt" in the city's industrial north and west regions that developed when the automobile industry developed in Madras | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Tiruvottiyur is located at {{Coord|13.16|N|80.3|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Tiruvottiyur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruvottiyur]</ref> It is an [[esplanade]] located on the shores of [[Bay of Bengal]]. | Tiruvottiyur is located at {{Coord|13.16|N|80.3|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Tiruvottiyur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruvottiyur]</ref> It is an [[esplanade]] located on the shores of [[Bay of Bengal]]. Sea encroachment was a major problem for fishermen before the building of Groynes started in 2004. The groynes, put up over a length of 4 km, vary in length from 165 to 300 metres each. Their height is four meters above the mean sea level. After a few years, some acres have been reclaimed with the formation of a beach as predicted. | ||
As of 2018, Tiruvottiyur zone, along with the Tondiarpet zone, has a green cover of under 10 percent, | As of 2018, Tiruvottiyur zone, along with the Tondiarpet zone, has a green cover of under 10 percent, below the city's 14.9 percent average. This was chiefly because of numerous industrial units, mills, power plants, refineries, fishing harbour and docks.<ref name="Hindu_228CrProjectForGreen">{{cite news | ||
| last = Lopez | | last = Lopez | ||
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{{bar box|title=Religious census - 2011|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|83.7}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|6.93}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|8.56}}{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikh]]|yellow|0.07}}{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhist]]|Gold|0.04}}{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jain]]|Blue|0.15}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.52}}{{bar percent|[[Irreligion|No religion]]|violet|0.03}}}} | {{bar box|title=Religious census - 2011|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|83.7}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|6.93}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|8.56}}{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikh]]|yellow|0.07}}{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhist]]|Gold|0.04}}{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jain]]|Blue|0.15}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.52}}{{bar percent|[[Irreligion|No religion]]|violet|0.03}}}} | ||
According to [[2011 census of India| | According to the 2011 [[2011 census of India|census]], Tiruvottiyur had a population of 249,446 with a ratio of 991 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 26,903 were under the age of six, constituting 13,782 males and 13,121 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 14.16% and .2% of the population, respectively. The average literacy of the town was 79.03%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 63862 households. There were a total of 94,000 workers, comprising 451 cultivators, 509 main agricultural labourers, 1,568 in house hold industries, 78,522 other workers, 12,950 marginal workers, 163 marginal cultivators, 136 marginal agricultural labourers, 612 marginal workers in household industries and 12,039 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Tiruvottiyur|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=719849|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Tiruvottiyur had 83.7% [[Hindus]], 6.93% [[Muslims]], 8.56% [[Christians]], 0.07% [[Sikhs]], 0.04% [[Buddhists]], 0.15% [[Jainism|Jains]], 0.52% following other religions and 0.03% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref> | ||
During 2001–2011, the population of Tiruvottiyur rose to 248,059, registering a decadal growth of 17 percent.<ref>{{cite news | During 2001–2011, the population of Tiruvottiyur rose to 248,059, registering a decadal growth of 17 percent.<ref>{{cite news | ||
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== | ==Politics== | ||
{{ | [[Thiruvottiyur (state assembly constituency)]] is part of [[Chennai North (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf | |||
|title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies | |||
|access-date = 2008-10-08 | |||
|work = Tamil Nadu | |||
|publisher = Election Commission of India | |||
|url-status = dead | |||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf | |||
|archive-date = 2006-05-04 | |||
}}</ref> [[Tiruvotriyur K P Shankar]] (from [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]) is the Member of Legislative Assembly from Thiruvottiyur in the 16th Tamil Nadu Assembly elected on 7 May 2021. | |||
==Economy== | |||
Larger employers in Tiruvottiyur include [[Royal Enfield (India)|Royal Enfield]], based in Tiruvottiyur for decades,<ref name="HBL2013">{{cite web|last1=Gopalan|first1=Murali|title=New role for Royal Enfield's old facility in Chennai|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/new-role-for-royal-enfields-old-facility-in-chennai/article4693010.ece|website=The Hindu Business Line|language=en|date=7 May 2013}}</ref> and [[ITC (company)|ITC]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ITC - Tiruvottiyur Cardboard Packaging Plant|url=http://www.industryabout.com/country-territories-3/922-india/paper-industry/11259-itc-tiruvottiyur-cardboard-packaging-plant|website=www.industryabout.com|language=en-gb|date=29 September 2014}}</ref> | |||
The city | Thiruvottiyur is one of the heavily populated locations in Chennai. It has few major industrial establishments. The city is supported by numerous small-scale industries. A majority of the city's population are reliant on these industries for their daily labor. Apart from industries the other primary source of income for the people is business. The fishing industry is also significant.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}} | ||
==Landmarks== | |||
[[File:thyagaraswamy5.jpg|250px|thumb|The tower of [[Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur|Thiyagarajaswamy Temple]] as seen from the Theppakulam (temple pond)]] | |||
* [[Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur|Thiyagarajaswamy Temple]] (Vadivudaiamman Temple) | |||
* [[Varadharaja Perumal temple,Thiruvottiyur|Varadharaja Perumal Temple]] | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
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===Road=== | ===Road=== | ||
Thiruvottiyur MTC Bus Depot was formed in 1975. Tiruvottiyur has two bus | Thiruvottiyur MTC Bus Depot was formed in 1975. Tiruvottiyur has two bus depots: [[Thiruvottiyur]] and [[Tollgate bus depot]]. There are buses operated from here to all over Chennai and also a few limited services which run to various parts of Tamil Nadu state. There is a bus available to Parrys corner every ten minutes through different routes. Also this part of the city is supported by a good amount of auto rickshaws and share autos. Due to the delayed road-widening project, traffic congestion is common in Theradi during peak hours. | ||
===Rail=== | ===Rail=== | ||
Thiruvottriyur is located at the Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi suburban line of Chennai. The number of train services on this route are quite frequent. The blue line of [[Chennai Metro]] is extended up to Wimco Nagar in Thiruvottriyur is | Thiruvottriyur is located at the Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi suburban line of Chennai. The number of train services on this route are quite frequent.{{vague|date=October 2021}} The blue line of [[Chennai Metro]] is extended up to Wimco Nagar in Thiruvottriyur which is up and running. [[Chennai Metro]] Thiruvottriyur has two rail stations, one at [[Tiruvottiyur railway station|Thiruvottriyur]] and the other at [[Wimco Nagar railway station|Wimco nagar]]. | ||
The [[Blue Line (Chennai Metro)|Blue Line]] of the [[Chennai Metro Rail]] runs through the neighbourhood, which is served by two stations, viz. [[Tiruvottriyur metro station|Tiruvottriyur]] and [[Tiruvottriyur Theradi metro station|Tiruvottriyur Theradi]]. | The [[Blue Line (Chennai Metro)|Blue Line]] of the [[Chennai Metro Rail]] runs through the neighbourhood, which is served by two stations, viz. [[Tiruvottriyur metro station|Tiruvottriyur]] and [[Tiruvottriyur Theradi metro station|Tiruvottriyur Theradi]]. | ||
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Tiruvottriyur | |
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Neighbourhood | |
  Tiruvottriyur  Tiruvottriyur  Tiruvottriyur | |
| Coordinates: 13°10′N 80°18′E / 13.16°N 80.3°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Taluk | Tiruvottiyur |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Zone | Chennai |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 249,446 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-03 & TN-20(old) |
Tiruvottriyur (Thiruvottiyur or TVT) is a neighbourhood in North Chennai, administered by the Greater Chennai Corporation. It is part of the Tondiarpet division, located to the north of Chennai city. It is one of the 15 administrative zones in Greater Chennai Corporation. The zone is named to be Zone 1 (Tiruvottriyur).
Tiruvottriyur has industrial units, trading activity and nearby fishing hamlets. The area is easily accessible by Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses from across the city and has a bus terminus. The area is also served by the Tiruvottiyur railway junction of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. As of 2011, the neighbourhood had a population of 249,446.
History
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1901 | 15,919 | — |
| 2001 | 212,281 | +1233.5% |
| 2011 | 249,446 | +17.5% |
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Along with Avadi, Ambattur, Sembium, Ennore, Tiruvottiyur is part of the "auto belt" in the city's industrial north and west regions that developed when the automobile industry developed in Madras during the early post-World War II years.[1] In April 2018, the state government transferred Tiruvottriyur to an expanded Chennai district.[2]
Geography
Tiruvottiyur is located at 13°10′N 80°18′E / 13.16°N 80.3°E.[3] It is an esplanade located on the shores of Bay of Bengal. Sea encroachment was a major problem for fishermen before the building of Groynes started in 2004. The groynes, put up over a length of 4 km, vary in length from 165 to 300 metres each. Their height is four meters above the mean sea level. After a few years, some acres have been reclaimed with the formation of a beach as predicted.
As of 2018, Tiruvottiyur zone, along with the Tondiarpet zone, has a green cover of under 10 percent, below the city's 14.9 percent average. This was chiefly because of numerous industrial units, mills, power plants, refineries, fishing harbour and docks.[4]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, Tiruvottiyur had a population of 249,446 with a ratio of 991 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[5] A total of 26,903 were under the age of six, constituting 13,782 males and 13,121 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 14.16% and .2% of the population, respectively. The average literacy of the town was 79.03%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[5] The town had a total of 63862 households. There were a total of 94,000 workers, comprising 451 cultivators, 509 main agricultural labourers, 1,568 in house hold industries, 78,522 other workers, 12,950 marginal workers, 163 marginal cultivators, 136 marginal agricultural labourers, 612 marginal workers in household industries and 12,039 other marginal workers.[6] As per the religious census of 2011, Tiruvottiyur had 83.7% Hindus, 6.93% Muslims, 8.56% Christians, 0.07% Sikhs, 0.04% Buddhists, 0.15% Jains, 0.52% following other religions and 0.03% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.[7]
During 2001–2011, the population of Tiruvottiyur rose to 248,059, registering a decadal growth of 17 percent.[8]
Politics
Thiruvottiyur (state assembly constituency) is part of Chennai North (Lok Sabha constituency).[9] Tiruvotriyur K P Shankar (from DMK) is the Member of Legislative Assembly from Thiruvottiyur in the 16th Tamil Nadu Assembly elected on 7 May 2021.
Economy
Larger employers in Tiruvottiyur include Royal Enfield, based in Tiruvottiyur for decades,[10] and ITC.[11]
Thiruvottiyur is one of the heavily populated locations in Chennai. It has few major industrial establishments. The city is supported by numerous small-scale industries. A majority of the city's population are reliant on these industries for their daily labor. Apart from industries the other primary source of income for the people is business. The fishing industry is also significant.[citation needed]
Landmarks
- Thiyagarajaswamy Temple (Vadivudaiamman Temple)
- Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Transport
 | This section does not cite any sources. (December 2017) |
Road
Thiruvottiyur MTC Bus Depot was formed in 1975. Tiruvottiyur has two bus depots: Thiruvottiyur and Tollgate bus depot. There are buses operated from here to all over Chennai and also a few limited services which run to various parts of Tamil Nadu state. There is a bus available to Parrys corner every ten minutes through different routes. Also this part of the city is supported by a good amount of auto rickshaws and share autos. Due to the delayed road-widening project, traffic congestion is common in Theradi during peak hours.
Rail
Thiruvottriyur is located at the Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi suburban line of Chennai. The number of train services on this route are quite frequent.[vague] The blue line of Chennai Metro is extended up to Wimco Nagar in Thiruvottriyur which is up and running. Chennai Metro Thiruvottriyur has two rail stations, one at Thiruvottriyur and the other at Wimco nagar.
The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro Rail runs through the neighbourhood, which is served by two stations, viz. Tiruvottriyur and Tiruvottriyur Theradi.
Adjacent communities
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References
- ↑ Muthiah, S. (2014). Madras Rediscovered. Chennai: EastWest. p. 144. ISBN 978-93-84030-28-5.
- ↑ Yogesh, Kabirdoss (19 January 2018). "Chennai district boundaries likely to be redrawn on April 1". The Times of India.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruvottiyur
- ↑ Lopez, Aloysius Xavier (31 August 2018). "A Rs.228-cr. project to take city's green cover to 20%". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. p. 4. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Tiruvottiyur". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ Kalyanaraman, M. (25 October 2011). "Migration Spurs Suburban Sprawl". The Times of India. Chennai: The Times Group. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 8 October 2008.
- ↑ Gopalan, Murali (7 May 2013). "New role for Royal Enfield's old facility in Chennai". The Hindu Business Line.
- ↑ "ITC - Tiruvottiyur Cardboard Packaging Plant". www.industryabout.com. 29 September 2014.
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