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'''Vandalur''' is a census town and residential locality in southern part of the metropolitan city of [[Chennai]], [[India]]. It is a neighbourhood in the southwestern part of [[Chennai city|Chennai]]. Vandalur serves as the southern gateway to Chennai city. It has the [[Arignar Anna Zoological Park]], which contain some rare species of wild flora and fauna. The neighbourhood is served by [[Vandalur Railway Station|Vandalur railway station]] of the [[Chennai Suburban Railway]] network.
'''Vandalur''' is a census town and taluk headquarters in the [[Chengalpattu district]] lying south of the metropolitan city of [[Chennai]], [[India]]. Vandalur serves as the southern gateway to Chennai city. It has the [[Arignar Anna Zoological Park]], which contain some rare species of wild flora and fauna. The town is served by [[Vandalur Railway Station|Vandalur railway station]] of the [[Chennai Suburban Railway]] network.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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==Connectivity==
==Connectivity==
Vandalur is a residential area in Chennai City region approximately 6&nbsp;km to the south of [[Tambaram]]. It is adjacent to the neighbourhoods of [[Peerkankaranai]], [[Perungalathur]], [[Mudichur]], and [[Mannivakkam]].
Vandalur is a residential area in Chennai City region approximately 6&nbsp;km to the south of [[Tambaram]]. It is adjacent to the neighbourhoods of [[Peerkankaranai]], [[Perungalathur]], [[Mudichur]], [[Guduvancheri]] and [[Mannivakkam]].


===Road===
===Road===
Vandalur forms the junction of the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Connecting the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) with Old Mamallapuram Road (OMR). The Outer Ring Road (Vandalur - Minjur) is a major transport corridor being developed along the periphery of Chennai Metropolitan Area by the CMDA. The Vandalur Flyover to be inaugurated in January 2012 will connect the east and west side of the Vandalur railway station. It will have a bowstring design similar to that of Rangarajapuram flyover.<ref name=flyover>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-24/chennai/30315624_1_pallavaram-flyover-railway-station-southern-railway News about Vandalur Flyover Inauguration, Times of India]</ref>
Vandalur forms the junction of the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Connecting the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) with Old Mamallapuram Road (OMR). The Outer Ring Road (Vandalur - Minjur) is a major transport corridor being developed along the periphery of Chennai Metropolitan Area by the CMDA. The Vandalur Flyover to be inaugurated in January 2012 will connect the east and west side of the Vandalur railway station. It will have a bowstring design similar to that of Rangarajapuram flyover.<ref name=flyover>[https://archive.today/20130208085835/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-24/chennai/30315624_1_pallavaram-flyover-railway-station-southern-railway News about Vandalur Flyover Inauguration, Times of India]</ref>
A satellite commercial corridor is likely to be developed along the Outer Ring Road (ORR)
A satellite commercial corridor is likely to be developed along the Outer Ring Road (ORR)
<ref name="satellite corridor">{{cite web|url=http://content.magicbricks.com/chennais-orr-set-to-become-a-business-hub|title=Latest Residential Property News - Page-1}}</ref>
<ref name="satellite corridor">{{cite web|url=http://content.magicbricks.com/chennais-orr-set-to-become-a-business-hub|title=Latest Residential Property News - Page-1}}</ref>


65-acre terminus for south-bound buses at Vandalur:
65-acre terminus for south-bound buses at Vandalur:
The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Koyambedu, when opened in 2002, was touted as the largest in Asia. Now, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has identified land for a new terminus in Vandalur, that will be more than twice the size of the CMBT, to handle south-bound long-distance buses and ease the pressure on the Koyambedu facility.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-10/chennai/37597618_1_cmbt-extra-buses-new-terminus</ref>
The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Koyambedu, when opened in 2002, was touted as the largest in Asia. Now, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has identified land for a new terminus in Vandalur, that will be more than twice the size of the CMBT, to handle south-bound long-distance buses and ease the pressure on the Koyambedu facility.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-10/chennai/37597618_1_cmbt-extra-buses-new-terminus |title=65-acre terminus for south-bound buses at Vandalur - Times of India |website=articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718225138/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-10/chennai/37597618_1_cmbt-extra-buses-new-terminus |archive-date=18 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


Distance Chart
Distance Chart
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===Vandalur Hill===
===Vandalur Hill===
Vandalur hill is part of [[Arignar Anna Zoological Park]] and public entry to the hill is restricted. The hilltop provides a good view of the [[Bay of Bengal]]. The [[Tamil Nadu]] Forest department has a sapling center under the foothill of Vandalur hill. The run has a total ascent of 274.99&nbsp;ft and has a maximum elevation of 484.97&nbsp;ft.
Vandalur hill is part of [[Arignar Anna Zoological Park]] and public entry to the hill is restricted. The hilltop provides a good view of the [[OMR and Mannivakam]]. The [[Tamil Nadu]] Forest department has a sapling center under the foothill of Vandalur hill. The run has a total ascent of 274.99&nbsp;ft and has a maximum elevation of 484.97&nbsp;ft.


==Amenities==
==Amenities==
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*Crescent School
*Crescent School
*TS Baliah Matriculation School
*TS Baliah Matriculation School
*Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matriculation Hr Sec School near [[Mudichur]]
*Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matriculation Hr Sec School near [[Mudichur]]
*Sri Viswa Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr Sec School
*Sri Viswa Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr Sec School
*Annai Velankanni Matriculation School
*Annai Velankanni Matriculation School
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*[[B. S. Abdur Rahman University]] (formerly Crescent Engineering College)
*[[B. S. Abdur Rahman University]] (formerly Crescent Engineering College)
*Sri Ramanujar Engineering College
*Sri Ramanujar Engineering College
*Tagore Engineering College
*[[Tagore Engineering College]]
*Sri Krishna Engineering College
*Sri Krishna Engineering College
*Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
*Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
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*Delhi Public School
*Delhi Public School
*Little Kids PreSchool
*Little Kids PreSchool
* PERI Institute Of Technology
* [[PERI Institute of Technology]]

===Places of worship===
*Lakshmi Kuberar Temple,Rathinamangalam Village, Vandalur<ref>http://www.eprarthana.com/temples/chennai/tn2107lakshmikubera.asp?tid=2107</ref>
*Sri Agatheeswarar Temple, Kollapakkam, Vandalur - Navagraha Sthalam, Iyyappan Temple, Bairavar, Dhakshnamoorthi
*Arulmigu Sri Navanithi Selva Ganapathy Temple, [Vishnu Durgai, Murugan (Valli, Devasena), Rama Baktha Anjaneyar, Navagraham, Neem and Arasa Maram growing together by nature, (''Sivan temple under construction...'')] Kolappakkam
*Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple (Powerful Ganapathi who Satisfies all our wishes) Nedunkundram-Kolappakkam Road, Gandhi Road
*Arai Kaasu Amman Temple<ref>{{cite web|url=http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=55|title=Araikasu Amman Temple : Araikasu Amman Temple Details - Araikasu Amman- Ratnamangalam - Tamilnadu Temple - அரைக்காசு அம்மன்}}</ref>
*Sri Mutharamman Temple, Kuttikulasai, Vandalur
*Iraniamman Kovil,vandalur
*Padappai Church
*Mookambigai Amman Koil, Vandalur Singarathottam
*Kaligambal temple, Singarathottam, Vandalur
*Sri Chelli Amman Temple, Kolapakkam
*CSI Church, Vandalur
*Manneswarar Temple—Mannivakkam
* Christ Church, Davidnagar, Padappai (Belonging to the Davidnagar family trust) Currently CSI form of worship
* Arulmigu Gangaiamman kovil, vandalur Otteri


==Vandalur-Walajabad flyover==
==Vandalur-Walajabad flyover==
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|title = '''Areas of Chennai and Outside city'''
|title = '''Areas of Chennai and Outside city'''
|North = [[Chennai]] [[Mudichur]]
|North = [[Chennai]] [[Mudichur]]
|Northeast = [[Chennai]] [[Perungalathur]]
|Northeast = [[Chennai]] [[Perungalathur]]
|West = [[Chennai]] [[Mannivakkam]]
|West = [[Chennai]] [[Mannivakkam]]
|Centre = [[Chennai]] Vandalur
|Centre = [[Chennai]] Vandalur
|South = [[Urapakkam]] [[Kanchipuram district]]
|South = [[Urapakkam]] [[Kanchipuram district]]
|Southeast = Karanai Puducheri / Iyenchery [[Kanchipuram district]]
|Southeast = Karanai Puducheri / Iyenchery [[Kanchipuram district]]
|Southwest = [[Adhanur]] [[Kanchipuram district]]
|Southwest = [[Adhanur]] [[Kanchipuram district]]
|East = Vandalur-[[Kelambakkam]] Road [[Chennai]]
|East = Vandalur-[[Kelambakkam]] Road [[Chennai]]
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*[[Arignar Anna Zoological Park]] [[Chennai]]
*[[Arignar Anna Zoological Park]] [[Chennai]]
*[[B. S. Abdur Rahman University]] [[Chennai]]
*[[B. S. Abdur Rahman University]] [[Chennai]]
*[http://www.vandalurhotels.com Kalyan Kometel - Sarovar Hotel, Vandalur<nowiki></nowiki>]
*[http://www.vandalurhotels.com Kalyan Kometel - Sarovar Hotel, Vandalur]
*[[Gold Souk Grande Mall Chennai]]
*[[Gold Souk Grande Mall Chennai]]
*[[Mudichur]] [[Chennai]]
*[[Mudichur]] [[Chennai]]
*[[Perungalathur]] [[Chennai]]
*[[Perungalathur]] [[Chennai]]
*[[Urapakkam]] [[kanchipuram district]]
*[[Urapakkam]], [[Chengalpattu district]]


==References==
==References==
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# [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1140656.ece GST Road Traffic Issues] The Hindu
# [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1140656.ece GST Road Traffic Issues] The Hindu
# [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article2116236.ece Indian Gaur safari at Vandalur zoo] The Hindu
# [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article2116236.ece Indian Gaur safari at Vandalur zoo] The Hindu
# [http://www.hindu.com/pp/2010/03/27/stories/2010032750020100.htm Roads to the future - 3 key stretches on the city's outskirts] Hindu Property Plus
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20100405192445/http://www.hindu.com/pp/2010/03/27/stories/2010032750020100.htm Roads to the future - 3 key stretches on the city's outskirts] Hindu Property Plus
# [http://www.hindu.com/pp/2010/04/03/stories/2010040350020100.htm The orbital beltway - Vandalur to Minjur Outer Ring Road] The Hindu
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20121110051635/http://www.hindu.com/pp/2010/04/03/stories/2010040350020100.htm The orbital beltway - Vandalur to Minjur Outer Ring Road] The Hindu
# [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article2366764.ece Monorail Phase I - Vandalur to Velachery/Puzhal] The Hindu
# [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article2366764.ece Monorail Phase I - Vandalur to Velachery/Puzhal] The Hindu
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20120328103512/http://www.indiaretailing.com/news.aspx?topic=1&Id=6186 News about Gold Souk Grande Mall, Vandalur] India Retailing
# [https://web.archive.org/web/20120328103512/http://www.indiaretailing.com/news.aspx?topic=1&Id=6186 News about Gold Souk Grande Mall, Vandalur] India Retailing
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{{Areas of Chennai}}
{{Areas of Chennai}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Chennai district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Chengalpattu district]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Chennai]]

Latest revision as of 03:35, 19 February 2024

For other uses, see Vandalur (disambiguation).

Vandalur
Census town
Nickname: 
Entrance of Chennai City
Vandalur is located in Chennai
Vandalur
Vandalur
Vandalur is located in Tamil Nadu
Vandalur
Vandalur
Vandalur is located in India
Vandalur
Vandalur
Coordinates: 12°53′N 80°05′E / 12.89°N 80.08°E / 12.89; 80.08
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
MetroChennai
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total26,311
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN-11
Civic agencyCMDA Chennai Metropolitan Area Vandalur Taluk
Websitewww.tn.gov.in

Vandalur is a census town and taluk headquarters in the Chengalpattu district lying south of the metropolitan city of Chennai, India. Vandalur serves as the southern gateway to Chennai city. It has the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, which contain some rare species of wild flora and fauna. The town is served by Vandalur railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway network.

Demographics[edit]

As per 2011 census, Vandalur had total population of 16,852. Males constitute 49.9% of the population and females 50%.[1] Vandalur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 72%. In Vandalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Vandalur Hills
Lakshmi Kuberer Temple
B.S. Abdur Rahman University

Connectivity[edit]

Vandalur is a residential area in Chennai City region approximately 6 km to the south of Tambaram. It is adjacent to the neighbourhoods of Peerkankaranai, Perungalathur, Mudichur, Guduvancheri and Mannivakkam.

Road[edit]

Vandalur forms the junction of the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Connecting the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) with Old Mamallapuram Road (OMR). The Outer Ring Road (Vandalur - Minjur) is a major transport corridor being developed along the periphery of Chennai Metropolitan Area by the CMDA. The Vandalur Flyover to be inaugurated in January 2012 will connect the east and west side of the Vandalur railway station. It will have a bowstring design similar to that of Rangarajapuram flyover.[2] A satellite commercial corridor is likely to be developed along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) [3]

65-acre terminus for south-bound buses at Vandalur: The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Koyambedu, when opened in 2002, was touted as the largest in Asia. Now, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has identified land for a new terminus in Vandalur, that will be more than twice the size of the CMBT, to handle south-bound long-distance buses and ease the pressure on the Koyambedu facility.[4]

Distance Chart

Destination (From Vandalur) Distance(km) Time(Minutes)
Tambaram 6 20
Chengalpattu 24 45
Maraimalai Nagar 15 18
Mudichur 4 15
Velachery 23 60

Rail[edit]

The nearest train station is Vandalur Railway Station on the Chennai Suburban Railway line. The proposed Chennai monorail project envisages two lines from Vandalur - Vandalur to Puzhal and Vandalur to Velachery.

Arignar Anna Zoological Park[edit]

Arignar Anna Zoological Park located here also known as Vandalur Zoo. The Park was the first public zoo in India. Vandalur Zoo is originally created in 1855 near Park Town, Chennai City. Later in 1875, this zoo had expanded and moved out of the city. In 1979, the Tamil Nadu Forest department moved this zoo to Vandalur reserve forest covering an area of 1300 acres. This zoo was inaugurated in year 1985 and it's one of the largest in South Asia. There are totally 81 enclosures. More than 170 species of mammals, aviaries and reptiles are exhibited in the zoo.

Vandalur Hill[edit]

Vandalur hill is part of Arignar Anna Zoological Park and public entry to the hill is restricted. The hilltop provides a good view of the OMR and Mannivakam. The Tamil Nadu Forest department has a sapling center under the foothill of Vandalur hill. The run has a total ascent of 274.99 ft and has a maximum elevation of 484.97 ft.

Amenities[edit]

Educational Institutions in Vandalur[edit]

  • Crescent School
  • TS Baliah Matriculation School
  • Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matriculation Hr Sec School near Mudichur
  • Sri Viswa Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr Sec School
  • Annai Velankanni Matriculation School
  • St. John's Nursery and Primary School
  • Shalom Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Government High School
  • SSM Montessori School
  • B. S. Abdur Rahman University (formerly Crescent Engineering College)
  • Sri Ramanujar Engineering College
  • Tagore Engineering College
  • Sri Krishna Engineering College
  • Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
  • VIT Chennai Campus
  • Sri Balaji Polytechnic College
  • GKM College of Engineering and Technology
  • Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)
  • Chennai School of Ship Management
  • Delhi Public School
  • Little Kids PreSchool
  • PERI Institute of Technology

Vandalur-Walajabad flyover[edit]

This flyover will replace the level crossing near Vandalur railway station. The Rs. 46.78 crore flyover on the Vandalur-Walajabad Road was inaugurated January 27, 2012. The 1.48-km-long flyover will replace a level crossing near the Vandalur railway station.[1]

Location in Context[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Sri Agatheeswarar Temple
    Sri Agatheeswarar Temple
  • Elephants having food at Vandalur Zoo
    Elephants having food at Vandalur Zoo
  • Electric Vehicle Vandalur Zoo
    Electric Vehicle Vandalur Zoo
  • Tagore Engineering College
    Tagore Engineering College
  • Accenture, Shriram IT Gateway on GST Road
    Accenture, Shriram IT Gateway on GST Road
  • Vandalur Railway Station
    Vandalur Railway Station

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Welcome to Census of India: Census India Library". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. ^ News about Vandalur Flyover Inauguration, Times of India
  3. ^ "Latest Residential Property News - Page-1".
  4. ^ "65-acre terminus for south-bound buses at Vandalur - Times of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.

External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vandalur.
  1. GST Road Traffic Issues The Hindu
  2. Indian Gaur safari at Vandalur zoo The Hindu
  3. Roads to the future - 3 key stretches on the city's outskirts Hindu Property Plus
  4. The orbital beltway - Vandalur to Minjur Outer Ring Road The Hindu
  5. Monorail Phase I - Vandalur to Velachery/Puzhal The Hindu
  6. News about Gold Souk Grande Mall, Vandalur India Retailing
  7. Vandalur Flyover Work Is Nearing Completion
  8. TN clears second phase of Outer Ring Road project
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