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Thirumazhisai
Thirumazhisai | |
|---|---|
Neighborhood | |
  Thirumazhisai Thirumazhisai(Chennai)  Thirumazhisai Thirumazhisai (Tamil Nadu)  Thirumazhisai Thirumazhisai (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13°03′08″N 80°03′41″E / 13.0522°N 80.0615°ECoordinates: 13°03′08″N 80°03′41″E / 13.0522°N 80.0615°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thiruvallur |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,286 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600 124 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 12 (RTO, Poonamallee) |
Thirumazhisai is a western suburb of Chennai, India. It is located in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. Located on the way to Thiruvallur, the neighbourhood is situated at a distance of 28 km from the city's kilometer zero. The nearest railway station is at Thiruninravur, which is 13 km away.
History[edit]
Thirumazhisai is known for Jagannatha Perumal temple and Othandeeswarar temple, both of which are historic.
Former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa informed the Assembly on 8 September 2011 that a new Satellite Township would be built at Thirumazhisai at a cost of ₹ 21,600 million. The township will have 12,000 housing units on a 311-acre land of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.[1]
A ₹ 200-million multi-storied industrial complex for micro industries is being built at Thirumazhisai, aimed at meeting the sector's need for more industrial space.[2]
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Thirumazhisai had a population of 16,286. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Thirumazhisai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 57%. In Thirumazhisai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Landmarks[edit]
- Jagannatha Perumal temple also known as Thirumazhisai Alwar temple.
- Othandeeswarar temple: A Shiva temple
References[edit]
- ↑ Sekar, Sunitha (26 December 2018). "CMRL mulls extending line to Tirumazhisai". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ↑ "Industrial Complex at Tirumazhisai". The New Indian Express. Chennai: Express Publications. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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