Poonamallee

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native_name = Poonamallee | type = suburb | metro=Chennai
latd = 13.05| longd = 80.11
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Thiruvallur
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altitude = 25
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 42,522| population_density =
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area_telephone = 044
postal_code = 600056
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Poonamallee ('Punamalli' or originally 'Pūvirundavalli") is a town in Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a suburb of Chennai. It is a town with rich cultural heritage and also coping up with the fast developments of the adjacent city. It is part of Poonamallee taluka.

Location

Poonamallee is about 7km from the city limits, 20km from the Bay of Bengal and 9km from Avadi, a major military base and famous for its tank factory. The nearest railway station is in Avadi and the nearest Airport is Chennai International Airport about 15km away. Poonamallee is an important road junction between Chennai and other western cities including Bangalore, Tirupathi and Vellore.

History

The town has rich history with its two temples, one dedicated to Lord Shiva and the other dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, both of which were built during the early Pallava period. Poonamallee was formally a garrison town for the British Army stationed with many British army units in the Pre-Independence era.

Geography

Poonamallee is located at coord|13.05|N|80.11|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Poonamallee.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Poonamallee] ] . It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet). It is located on the south west corner of Chennai. Porur Lake and Chembarambakkam lake, both 4km from here are the primary water resources for Chennai city people. 11KM From Sipcot Industrial Estate. Neighbouring Towns : Porur, Avadi, Tiruverkadu, Mangadu.

Administration

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Poonamallee had a population of 42,522. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Poonamallee has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 71%. In Poonamallee, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Poonamallee assembly constituency is part of Sriperumbudur (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-08
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

References

External links

* [http://www.tiruvallur.tn.nic.in/places/poonamallee.htm Poonamallee official website]
* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Poonamallee.html Poonamallee]
* [http://www.panchamukha.org/ Sri Viswaroopa Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami Ashram , Tiruvallur District]