Vandalur
Census town in Chennai Metropolitan Area
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Vandalur is a suburb of the city of Chennai and a taluk in Chengalpattu district. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park is situated in the locality. The area is served by Vandalur railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway network.
Vandalur | |
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suburb | |
Entrance to Arignar Anna Zoological Park | |
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| Coordinates: 12.89°N 80.08°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chengalpattu |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 16,852 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600048 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-11 |
Demographics
As per the 2011 census, Vandalur had total population of 16,852. Males constituted 49.9% of the population and females 50%. The average literacy rate was 79%, with male literacy at 85%, and female literacy at 72%. About 11% of the population is under six years of age.[1]
Location
Vandalur is a suburb of the city of Chennai, and forms part of the taluk of the same name in Chengalpattu district and.[2] It forms part of the Chengalpattu Assembly constituency and Kancheepuram Lok Sabha constituency.[3]
Transport
Vandalur is located on the Grand Southern Trunk Road.[4] It forms one of the termini of the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, connecting the highway with the Old Mahabalipuram Road.[5][6] It forms part of the Outer Ring Road.[7] It is served by the Vandalur railway station, which forms part of the South Line of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.[8][9] A flyover was constructed at a cost of ₹467.8 million (US$5.5 million) in 2012, which replaced the level crossing at the station.[10] The Kilambakkam bus terminus is located close to Vandalur.[11]
Zoological park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park is located in Vandalur. It was established as Chennai zoo in 1855 and was the first public zoo in India.[12] The construction of the new zoo at Vandalur started in 1979 and the zoo moved to the locality in 1985.[13] As of 2023[update], the zoo is spread over an area of 602 hectares and houses 2,149 animals in 89 enclosures.[14][15] Vandalur hill is part of the zoological park and is situated at an altitude of 126 m (413 ft).[16]
