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'''Thiruninravur''' is a [[neighbourhood]] situated on the western part of [[Chennai]] (formerly known as [[Madras]]), [[India]]. It is a suburb west part of Chennai city . It is located around |
'''Thiruninravur''' is a [[neighbourhood]] situated on the western part of [[Chennai]] (formerly known as [[Madras]]), [[India]]. It is a suburb west part of Chennai city . It is located around 29 km from Chennai Central Railway station. Thirunindravur comes under [[Chennai Metropolitan Area]]. The neighbourhood is served by [[Thiruninravur railway station]]. It is famous for its temples. |
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==History== |
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Thiruninravur
Thirunindravur | |
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suburb | |
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Nickname: thinnanur | |
Coordinates: 13°07′25″N 80°01′40″E / 13.1236°N 80.0279°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Metro | Chennai |
Government | |
• Body | Town Panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 11 km2 (4 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 37,095 |
• Density | 3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | TN-12 |
Thiruninravur is a neighbourhood situated on the western part of Chennai (formerly known as Madras), India. It is a suburb west part of Chennai city . It is located around 29 km from Chennai Central Railway station. Thirunindravur comes under Chennai Metropolitan Area. The neighbourhood is served by Thiruninravur railway station. It is famous for its temples.
History
The name 'Thirunindravur' comes from 'Thiru,' the name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and 'Nindra,' which refers to standing, and 'Vur,' which refers to a village or place. It is said that Lakshmi was travelling through the sky when she saw this beautiful village in which she stood and she wondered how beautiful this village, thus the place came to be known as Thiru-ninra-vur, the village where Lakshmi stood.
This village is also the home town of Pusalar, the Nayanar saint.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census, Thirunindravur had a population of 37,095. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thirunindravur has an average literacy rate of 91%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 95%, and female literacy is 88.6%. In Thirunindravur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Thirunindravur had a population of 29,395. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thirunindravur has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 60.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 77%. In Thirunindravur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Famous places
Thirunindravur is famous for Hridayaleeswarar Temple and Bakthavatsala Perumal Temple is one of the 108 Divyadesams. Hridayaleeswarar Temple Pusalar Nayanar constructed the temple in his heart that design is physically constructed by Mahindra Pallava 1500 years ago by the order of Lord Shiva. Both the temples were built in Pallava era. Many devotees from in and around Chennai, Tiruvallur and Poonamallee regularly visiting these temples. We can find good rush in Bakthavatsala Perumal Temple on Vaikunta Ekadasi and Hridayaleeswarar Temple during Prathosham days. Both the temples are historic, and are well maintained. Thiruninravur is famous for Sri Ayyappa Swamy temple.
Central hub
Thirunindravur is also a central hub for all neighbouring villages and towns within a vicinity of 10 km radius on all sides. Residents of Sivanvoyal, Aranvoyal, Pakkam, Palavedu, Thottikalai, Karlapakkam, vengal etc. need to alight at Thirunindravur (junction) to access other places.
Roadways
The Outer Ring Road (under construction) which is being laid in order to connect Vandalur to Ennore is being routed via Thiruninravur, from Poonamallee, Pattabiram-Nemilichery among other places. The present National Highway - NH205 passes through Thiruninravur and also referred to as MTH road or CTH road. The phase I from vandalur to nemelicherry (thiruninravur) has been completed and is available to the public .
The Tamil Nadu Highways department issued a GO [3] on October 4, 2013 to extending the entire Chennai - Tirutani highway to 6 lanes at a cost of 168 Cr. The first phase will involve extending the road to 4 lanes - 100 ft with center median and encroachments have already started to be removed.[4] Residents and Resident welfare associations cheer this people friendly move by the Chief Minister and sincerely thank her for her leadership[citation needed].
A new flyover was constructed across the railway line. This provides an easy way of travel to reach Poonamalle via Thirumazhisai, Redhills via Periyapalayam, Tiruttani via Tiruvallur and so on.
Education
Thirunindravur has several schools and colleges which attract many students from the city. The most reputed ones are the Jaya Group of Colleges which offer Higher Secondary education, Polytechnic, Graduate and Engineering courses.
Schools
- Grace Park Convent Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Babuji Nagar, Thiruninravur
- Angel Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Dasar's Higher Secondary School
- Amutha Matriculation School
- Jaya Schools and Colleges
- Oxford Public School
- St. Claret Higher Secondary School
- St. John's Higher Secondary School
- Thiruninravur Government School
- Vivekananda Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
- Sriram Vidya Mandir CBSE School
Play-schools
- Arul play school & Daycare, Thiruninravur
- Little Flower Nursery and Primary School
Engineering College
General College
- DRBCCC Hindu College Pattabiram
- jaya polytechnic college
- jaya arts and science college
- jaya college of para medical
- jaya teacher training college
- sriram polytechnic college
Builders & Developers
- M/s Shrinivaas Constructions
- M/s i5 Interiors
Sports
Thirunindravur is a place of peace and its major sports are, cricket, foodball, volleyball, shuttle, kabadi, and many seasonal games.
References
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- ^ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=678902
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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- ^ [2]