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Mangadu

Coordinates: 13°02′23″N 80°06′35″E / 13.039675°N 80.109717°E / 13.039675; 80.109717
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Mangadu (Chennai)
Urban
Nickname: 
Mangadu Chennai
Mangadu (Chennai) is located in Chennai
Mangadu (Chennai)
Mangadu (Chennai)
Mangadu(Chennai)
Mangadu (Chennai) is located in Tamil Nadu
Mangadu (Chennai)
Mangadu (Chennai)
Mangadu (Chennai) (Tamil Nadu)
Mangadu (Chennai) is located in India
Mangadu (Chennai)
Mangadu (Chennai)
Mangadu (Chennai) (India)
Coordinates: 13°02′23″N 80°06′35″E / 13.039675°N 80.109717°E / 13.039675; 80.109717
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
MetroChennai
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyMangadu Municipality(மாங்காடு நகராட்சி)
Area
 • Total8.40 km2 (3.24 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total38,188
 • Density4,500/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600122, 600125,600069,600056
Vehicle registrationTN 85 (RTO, Kundrathur ), TN 12 (RTO, Poonamallee )

Mangadu is a neighborhood to the west of Chennai, India. Literally meaning a mango forest. The Mangadu Municipality is about 18 km from Chennai Central railway station, 14 km from Chennai International Airport and 13 km from CMBT.

Malayambakkam, Kozhumanivakkam, Paraniputhur and Sikkarayapuram village panchayats are annexed to Mangadu Municipality

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[1] Mangadu had a population of 38188. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Mangadu has an average literacy rate of 86.91%, higher than the national average of 80.6%: male literacy is 91.77%, and female literacy is 82.05%. In Mangadu, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion

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Mangadu is famous for the majestic and famous Kamakshi Amman Temple, Mangadu. This temple group oversees the daily operations of approximate 7 temples in the locality. The famous temples of Mangadu are -

  • Velleswarar Temple, Mangadu
  • Sri Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Mangadu
  • Vinayagar Temple, Mangadu
  • Mandhi amman Temple, Mangadu
  • Solai Mandhi Amman Temple, Mangadu
  • Vembui Mari Amman Temple, Mangadu
  • Thorpathi Amman Temple, Mangadu

Hospitals

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  • Government Primary Health Centre, Mangadu
  • Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital

Chennai Metro Rail

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The proposed Chennai Metro Phase 2 Corridor 4 links Poonamallee with Light House. The proposed Kumanamchavadi and Kattupakkam metro stations will be around 2 kilometres from Mangadu Bus Terminal.

Educational Institutions

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Schools

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  • Maharishi Vidya Mandir School CBSE
  • Velammal Vidyalaya CBSE
  • RISHS International School CBSE
  • Mangadu Public School CBSE
  • Padma Subramaniam Bala Bhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary School PSBB
  • Nav Bharat Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • National IT International Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Government Higher Secondary School
  • Government Primary School
  • Sridevi Matric School, Mangadu
  • Government Primary School, Pattur Mangadu
  • Government Muslim High School, Pattur
  • Government Adi Dravidar Welfare School
  • St. Marys Matriculation School
  • Little Flower Matriculation School
  • Atchaya School for Kids
  • Zee Kids School

Colleges

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  • Sri Muthukumaran Medical College
  • Sri Muthukumaran Arts and Science College
  • Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
  • Sri Muthukumaran College of Education
  • Meenakshi College of Nursing
  • Little Flower Polytechnic College

Nearby Areas

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Centre = Mangadu North = Poonamallee Northeast = Kattupakkam East = Porur Southeast = Gerugambakkam South = Kundrathur Southwest = Kovur West = Kozhumanivakkam Northwest = Nazarathpet

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.