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'''Thirunindravur''' is a fast-developing neighbourhood situated on the western part of [[Chennai]], [[India]]. It is located around 29&nbsp;km from [[Chennai Central|Chennai Central railway station]]. Thirunindravur comes under [[Chennai Metropolitan Area]]. The neighbourhood is served by [[Thirunindravur railway station]]. It is famous for its temples. The [[Tiruninravur aeri|Tiruninravur lake]] serves the neighbourhood for its water needs.
'''Thirunindravur''' is a locality in the western part of [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu. It lies within the [[Chennai Metropolitan Area]], around 30 kilometers from the city center at [[George Town, Chennai|Parry's Corner]]. The neighbourhood is served by [[Thirunindravur railway station]] of [[Chennai suburban railway]]. [[Tiruninravur aeri|Thiruninravur lake]] provides the neighbourhood with water. It serves as the connecting hub between [[Chennai]] and [[Tirupati]].


==History==
==Demographics==
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{{As of|2011}} India census, Thiruninravur had a population of 37095. 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%.
The name ''Thiruninravur'' comes from the Tamil words ''Thiru, nindra and vur''. The Tamil word ''Thiru'' represents the name for the Hindu god [[Perumal]]. ''Nindra'' refers to ''stood'' and ''vur'' refers to a ''village'' or a ''place''. It is said that Lakshmi was travelling through the sky and saw this beautiful village and stood here; she wondered how beautiful is this village. Thus the place came to be known as Thiru-ninra-vur, the village where Lakshmi stood. Here there are two ancient temples which are written in the history of Tamil literature. As moonlight comes on to the temple Gopura it is special for many occasions.


==Place of worship==
This location is also the home town of [[Pusalar]], the [[Nayanars|Nayanar]] saint.
'''Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal''' is a prominent Hindu temple located in [[Thiruninravur]], a suburban area of [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is an important religious and cultural site for devotees, particularly in the western part of Chennai.


==Demographics==
==Railway==
Thiruninravur has a railway station on the [[Chennai Suburban Railway]] Network, making it well-connected to Chennai City. The [[Chennai Central]]-[[Arakkonam]] railway line passes through Thiruninravur.
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{{As of|2011}} India census, Thiruninravur had a population of 1,77,095. 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%.

==Famous places==
Thiruninravur is famous for [[Hridayaleeswarar Temple]] and [[Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Thiruninravur|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, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram regularly visit 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.


==Roadways==
==Roadways==
The Outer Ring Road which is being laid in order to connect [[Vandalur]] to [[Ennore]] is being routed via Thiruninravur to [[Nemilichery]] and more other places. The present National Highway - NH205 passes through Thiruninravur and also referred to as MTH road or [[Chennai-Tiruvallur High Road|CTH road]]. The phase I from vandalur to nemelicherry (thirunindravur) has been completed and is available for the public. The new Outer Ring road makes commutation much faster and easier for the private vehicle drivers, avoiding many traffic, to reach Poonamalle, Tambaram, Chennai airport center much sooner than before.
The Outer Ring Road which is being laid in order to connect [[Vandalur]] to [[Ennore]] is being routed via Thiruninravur ([[Nemilichery]]) and more other places. The National Highway - NH205 passes through Thiruninravur and also referred to as MTH road or [[Chennai-Tiruvallur High Road|CTH road]]. The phase I from Vandalur to Nemelicherry (Thirunindravur) has been completed and is available for traffic.

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The Tamil Nadu Highways department issued a GO<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131021/news-current-affairs/article/chennai-tirupati-6-lane-highway-soon |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-10-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023060647/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131021/news-current-affairs/article/chennai-tirupati-6-lane-highway-soon |archivedate=2013-10-23 }}</ref> on 4 October 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&nbsp;ft with center median and encroachments have already started to be removed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/encroachments-along-cth-road-removed/article5201932.ece|title=Encroachments along CTH Road removed|last=Reporter|first=Staff|date=2013-10-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Residents and Resident welfare associations cheer this people friendly move by the Chief Minister and sincerely thank her for her leadership{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}}.


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The Tamil Nadu Highways department issued a GO<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131021/news-current-affairs/article/chennai-tirupati-6-lane-highway-soon |title=Chennai to Tirupati 6-lane highway soon |access-date=2013-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023060647/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131021/news-current-affairs/article/chennai-tirupati-6-lane-highway-soon |archive-date=2013-10-23 }}</ref> on 4 October 2013 to extending the entire Chennai - Tiruttani highway to 6 lanes at a cost of 168 Cr. The first phase will involve extending the road to 4 lanes - 100&nbsp;ft with center median and encroachments have already started to be removed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/encroachments-along-cth-road-removed/article5201932.ece|title=Encroachments along CTH Road removed|author=Staff Reporter|date=2013-10-05|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-01-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
==Colleges And School==
* Hindu college
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*[[Jaya Engineering College]]
* [[Jaya College of Arts and Science]]
* [[Jaya College of Pharmacy]]
*Jaya Teacher Training Institute
*Jaya Matriculation Higher Secondary school
*Jaya Matriculation Higher Secondary school (krishnapuram)
*Grace Park Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary school
*St.John's Matriculation Higher Secondary school
*Angel Matriculation Higher Secondary school
*Oxford Matriculation Higher Secondary school
*Oxford Public School
*Dases Higher Secondary school
*Claret Matriculation Higher Secondary school
*Vivekananda Matriculation School
*


==Education==
==Area Developments ==
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Local colleges include [[Jaya Engineering College]].
The new Tidel Park Phase II is the main highlight and new landmark near to this city.


==References==
==References==
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* [https://www.thiruninravur.org/ www.thiruninravur.org]
* [https://www.thiruninravur.org/ www.thiruninravur.org]
* [https://www.thirunindravur.in/ www.thirunindravur.in]
* [https://www.thirunindravur.in/ www.thirunindravur.in]
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Thiruninravur, Chennai
Suburb
Thiruninravur, Chennai is located in Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai is located in Tamil Nadu
Thiruninravur, Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Thiruninravur, Chennai is located in India
Thiruninravur, Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai
Thiruninravur, Chennai (India)
Coordinates: 13°07′25″N 80°01′40″E / 13.1236°N 80.0279°E / 13.1236; 80.0279
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
MetroChennai
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
Area
 • Total
11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
37,095
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN 12 (RTO, Poonamallee)

Thirunindravur is a locality in the western part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It lies within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, around 30 kilometers from the city center at Parry's Corner. The neighbourhood is served by Thirunindravur railway station of Chennai suburban railway. Thiruninravur lake provides the neighbourhood with water. It serves as the connecting hub between Chennai and Tirupati.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census, Thiruninravur had a population of 37095. 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%.

Place of worship

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Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal is a prominent Hindu temple located in Thiruninravur, a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is an important religious and cultural site for devotees, particularly in the western part of Chennai.

Railway

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Thiruninravur has a railway station on the Chennai Suburban Railway Network, making it well-connected to Chennai City. The Chennai Central-Arakkonam railway line passes through Thiruninravur.

Roadways

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The Outer Ring Road which is being laid in order to connect Vandalur to Ennore is being routed via Thiruninravur (Nemilichery) and more other places. The National Highway - NH205 passes through Thiruninravur and also referred to as MTH road or CTH road. The phase I from Vandalur to Nemelicherry (Thirunindravur) has been completed and is available for traffic.

The Tamil Nadu Highways department issued a GO[2] on 4 October 2013 to extending the entire Chennai - Tiruttani 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.[3]

Education

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Local colleges include Jaya Engineering College.

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Thiruninravur.
  1. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Chennai to Tirupati 6-lane highway soon". Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  3. ^ Staff Reporter (5 October 2013). "Encroachments along CTH Road removed". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
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