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'''Anakaputhur''' is a neighbourhood of [[Chennai]] in the [[India|Indian]] state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located next to [[Pammal]] on the western side. Anakaputhur was once famous for its traditional weaving business, which has declined due to modern competition. As of 2011, the town had a population of 48,050.
'''Anakaputhur''' is a neighborhood in the city of [[Tambaram]], situated within the [[Chennai metropolitan area|Chennai Metropolitan Area]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].
 
It is located next to [[Pammal]] on the western side. Anakaputhur was once famous for its traditional weaving business, which has declined due to modern competition. As of 2011, the town had a population of 48,050. Formerly a municipality, it was merged into [[Tambaram Municipal Corporation]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tambaram becomes the 20th municipal corporation of Tamil Nadu, Ordinance promulgated |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/nov/05/tambaram-becomes-the-20th-municipal-corporation-of-tamil-naduordinance-promulgated-2379839.html |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=The New Indian Express|date=5 November 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Act No. 5 of 2022 Tamil Nadu |url=https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_states/tamil-nadu/2022/Act%20No.%205%20of%202022%20Tamil%20Nadu.pdf |website=PRS |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627214611/https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_states/tamil-nadu/2022/Act%20No.%205%20of%202022%20Tamil%20Nadu.pdf |archive-date=27 June 2022}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Anakaputhur had a population of 48,050 with a sex-ratio of 989 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 5,404 were under the age of six, constituting 2,736 males and 2,668 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 15.19% and 0.3% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 78.03%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 12146 households. There were a total of 18,103 workers, comprising 24 cultivators, 126 main agricultural labourers, 382 in house hold industries, 15,517 other workers, 2,054 marginal workers, 16 marginal cultivators, 20 marginal agricultural labourers, 65 marginal workers in household industries and 1,953 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Anakaputhur|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=676925|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, Anakaputhur had 83.55% [[Hindus]], 6.01% [[Muslims]], 10.09% [[Christians]], 0.01% [[Sikhs]], 0.01% [[Buddhists]], 0.14% [[Jainism|Jains]], 0.19% following other religions and 0.0% 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>
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Anakaputhur had a population of 48,050 with a sex-ratio of 989 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 5,404 were under the age of six, constituting 2,736 males and 2,668 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 15.19% and 0.3% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 78.03%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 12146 households. There were a total of 18,103 workers, comprising 24 cultivators, 126 primary agricultural labourers, 382 in house hold industries, 15,517 other workers, 2,054 marginal workers, 16 marginal cultivators, 20 marginal agricultural labourers, 65 marginal workers in household industries and 1,953 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Anakaputhur|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=676925|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, Anakaputhur had 83.55% [[Hindus]], 6.01% [[Muslims]], 10.09% [[Christians]], 0.01% [[Sikhs]], 0.01% [[Buddhists]], 0.14% [[Jainism|Jains]], 0.19% following other religions and 0.0% 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>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Anakaputhur is located at {{Coord|12.9828|N|80.1264|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Anakaputtur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Anakaputhur]</ref>
Anakaputhur is located at {{Coord|12.9828|N|80.1264|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Anakaputtur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Anakaputhur]</ref>


==Temples==
==Temples==
*Sri Selva Vinayagar Kovil, Anakaputhur
*Sri Srinivasa Perumal Kovil, Anakaputhur,
*Krishnar Kovil,
*Panduranga Swamy Kovil
*Adanji Amman Kovil, Anakaputhur
*Adanji Amman Kovil, Anakaputhur
*Ayodi Amman Kovil
*Ayodi Amman Kovil
*Angalaparameshwari Amman Kovil
*Angalaparameshwari Amman Kovil
*Sri Varasakthi Vinayagar Mandir
*Sri Varasakthi Vinayagar Thirukovil
*Aallavatta Amman Kovil
*Aallavatta Amman Kovil
*Subramaniya Swamy Thirukkovil
*Subramaniya Swamy Thirukkovil
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*Ganesh Cinemas Hall.
*Ganesh Cinemas Hall.
*Velco Cinemas.
*Velco Cinemas.
*Arunmathi Theatre.
 
 


==Transport==
==Transport==
Anakaputhur is connected to other parts of Chennai by MTC and other private bus operators. Frequent services are available to Poonamallee, Kundrathur, Tambaram, Iyyapanthangal, Pattabiram, Avadi, Keelkattalai, Thiruvallur, Hasthinapuram, Broadway, Mount Road, Adayar, Thiruporur, Paduur, Thiruneermalai, and Pozhichallur. The neighborhood is served by [[Pallavaram railway station]]  of the [[Chennai Suburban Railway|Chennai Suburban Railway Network]] and the nearest airport to Anakaputhur is [[Chennai International Airport]] (3&nbsp;km).
Anakaputhur is connected to other parts of Chennai Metropolitan Area by MTC and other private bus operators. Frequent services are available to Poonamallee, Kundrathur, Tambaram, Kilambakkam, Guduvanchery,Vandaloor, Iyyapanthangal, Pattabiram, Pallavaram, Chrompet, Avadi, Keelkattalai, Thiruvallur, Hasthinapuram, Broadway, Mount Road, Adayar, Thiruporur, Paduur, Thiruneermalai, and Pozhichallur. The neighborhood is served by the [[Pallavaram railway station]]  of the [[Chennai Suburban Railway|Chennai Suburban Railway Network]] and the nearest airport to Anakaputhur is [[Chennai International Airport]] (3&nbsp;km).


===[[Regional Transport Office|RTO]]===
===[[Regional Transport Office|RTO]]===
Line 107: Line 105:
Office : Kundrathur
Office : Kundrathur


Address : 115/2D, Kundrathur Main Road, Kovoor
Address : 115/2D, Kundrathur Main Road, Kovur


Pincode : 600122
Pincode : 600122


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>{{Neighbourhoods of Tambaram|state=collapsed}}
 
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Tambaram]]
{{Neighbourhoods of Chennai}}
{{Chennai topics}}
{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}}
 
[[Category:Cities and towns in Chengalpattu district]]

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Anakaputhur
Neighbourhood
Anakaputhur is located in Chennai
Anakaputhur
Anakaputhur
Location in Chennai Metropolitan Area
Anakaputhur is located in Tamil Nadu
Anakaputhur
Anakaputhur
Location in Tamil Nadu
Anakaputhur is located in India
Anakaputhur
Anakaputhur
Location in India
Coordinates: 12°58′58″N 80°07′35″E / 12.9828°N 80.1264°E / 12.9828; 80.1264
Country India
StateFile:TamilNadu Logo.svg Tamil Nadu
MetroChennai Metropolitan Area
DistrictChengalpattu
CityTambaram
Government
 • MPT.R. Baalu (DMK)
 • MLAI. Karunanithi (DMK)
 • Corporation CommissionerR. Alagumeena IAS
 • MayorK. Vasanthakumari (DMK)
 • Deputy MayorG. Kamaraj (DMK)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total48,050
Languages
[1]
 • OfficialTamil
 • Additional officialEnglish
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PINs
600070
Vehicle RegistrationTN 85
Law enforcement agencyTambaram City Police
Urban Planning AgencyChennai Metropolitan Development Authority

Anakaputhur is a neighborhood in the city of Tambaram, situated within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, Tamil Nadu, India.

It is located next to Pammal on the western side. Anakaputhur was once famous for its traditional weaving business, which has declined due to modern competition. As of 2011, the town had a population of 48,050. Formerly a municipality, it was merged into Tambaram Municipal Corporation in 2021.[2][3]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religious census
Religion Percent(%)
Hindu
 
 83.55%
Muslim
 
 6.01%
Christian
 
 10.09%
Sikh
 
 0.01%
Buddhist
 
 0.01%
Jain
 
 0.14%
Other
 
 0.19%
No religion
 
 0.0%

According to 2011 census, Anakaputhur had a population of 48,050 with a sex-ratio of 989 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[4] A total of 5,404 were under the age of six, constituting 2,736 males and 2,668 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 15.19% and 0.3% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 78.03%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[4] The town had a total of 12146 households. There were a total of 18,103 workers, comprising 24 cultivators, 126 primary agricultural labourers, 382 in house hold industries, 15,517 other workers, 2,054 marginal workers, 16 marginal cultivators, 20 marginal agricultural labourers, 65 marginal workers in household industries and 1,953 other marginal workers.[5] As per the religious census of 2011, Anakaputhur had 83.55% Hindus, 6.01% Muslims, 10.09% Christians, 0.01% Sikhs, 0.01% Buddhists, 0.14% Jains, 0.19% following other religions and 0.0% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.[6]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Anakaputhur is located at 12°58′58″N 80°07′35″E / 12.9828°N 80.1264°E / 12.9828; 80.1264.[7]

Temples[edit | edit source]

  • Sri Selva Vinayagar Kovil, Anakaputhur
  • Sri Srinivasa Perumal Kovil, Anakaputhur,
  • Krishnar Kovil,
  • Panduranga Swamy Kovil
  • Adanji Amman Kovil, Anakaputhur
  • Ayodi Amman Kovil
  • Angalaparameshwari Amman Kovil
  • Sri Varasakthi Vinayagar Thirukovil
  • Aallavatta Amman Kovil
  • Subramaniya Swamy Thirukkovil
  • Arulmigu Anandavalli Sametha Agastheeswarar Temple
  • Devi Shri Kanni Amman Koil
  • Muthumari Amman Kovil
  • TPM (The Pentecostal Mission)
  • MPA Church
  • Seventh Day Adventist Church
  • CSI Church
  • Jesus Lives Assemblies of God Church
  • St. Antony's RC Church

Theatres[edit | edit source]

  • Ganesh Cinemas Hall.
  • Velco Cinemas.


Transport[edit | edit source]

Anakaputhur is connected to other parts of Chennai Metropolitan Area by MTC and other private bus operators. Frequent services are available to Poonamallee, Kundrathur, Tambaram, Kilambakkam, Guduvanchery,Vandaloor, Iyyapanthangal, Pattabiram, Pallavaram, Chrompet, Avadi, Keelkattalai, Thiruvallur, Hasthinapuram, Broadway, Mount Road, Adayar, Thiruporur, Paduur, Thiruneermalai, and Pozhichallur. The neighborhood is served by the Pallavaram railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network and the nearest airport to Anakaputhur is Chennai International Airport (3 km).

RTO[edit | edit source]

RTO : TN85[8]

Office : Kundrathur

Address : 115/2D, Kundrathur Main Road, Kovur

Pincode : 600122

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "52nd report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India (July 2014 to June 2015)" (PDF). Ministry of Minority Affairs (Government of India). 29 March 2016. p. 132. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Tambaram becomes the 20th municipal corporation of Tamil Nadu, Ordinance promulgated". The New Indian Express. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Act No. 5 of 2022 Tamil Nadu" (PDF). PRS. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2022.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "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.
  5. ↑ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Anakaputhur". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Anakaputhur
  8. ↑ "Transport e-Service - Know your Regional Transport Office".

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