Anakaputhur
Neighbourhood in Chennai Metropolitan Area, Tamil Nadu, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anakaputhur is a neighborhood in the city of Tambaram, situated within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Anakaputhur | |
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Coordinates: 12.9828°N 80.1264°E / 12.9828; 80.1264 | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Metro | Chennai Metropolitan Area |
District | Chengalpattu |
City | Tambaram, Chennai |
Government | |
• MP | T.R. Baalu (DMK) |
• MLA | I. Karunanithi (DMK) |
• Corporation Commissioner | R. Alagumeena IAS |
• Mayor | K. Vasanthakumari (DMK) |
• Deputy Mayor | G. Kamaraj (DMK) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 48,050 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
• Additional official | English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PINs | 600070 |
Vehicle Registration | TN 85 |
Law enforcement agency | Tambaram City Police |
Urban Planning Agency | Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority |
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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]