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'''Ramapuram''' is a neighbourhood in the western part of [[Chennai]], [[India]]. It is situated on the [[Mount-Poonamallee Road]] at a distance of 3 kilometres from [[Guindy]]. Ramapuram forms a part of [[Maduravoyal taluk]], [[Chennai district]].
'''Ramapuram''' is a neighbourhood in the western part of [[Chennai]], [[India]]. It is situated on the [[Mount-Poonamallee Road]] at a distance of 3 kilometres from [[Guindy]]. Ramapuram forms a part of [[Maduravoyal taluk]], [[Chennai district]]. Ramapuram is located at an altitude of 42&nbsp;m above the mean sea level with the geographical coordinates of {{coord|13.010600|N|80.193180|E}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GeoHack - Ramapuram, Chennai |url=https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Ramapuram,_Chennai&params=13.010600_N_80.193180_E_type:city(30251)_region:IN-TN |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=geohack.toolforge.org}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Hussainy Home.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Hussainy Home for Children, Ramapuram]]
[[File:Hussainy Home.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Hussainy Home for Children, Ramapuram]]
Ramapuram is part of ward number 155 of the [[Greater Chennai Corporation]]. The former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, [[M. G. Ramachandran]]'s residence was in Ramapuram. The place known as "MGR Gardens" now houses the [[Dr. M. G. R. Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired]].<ref>http://www.mgrhome.in/</ref>
Ramapuram is part of ward number 154 and 155 of the [[Greater Chennai Corporation]]. The former Chief Minister of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[M. G. Ramachandran]]'s residence was in Ramapuram. The place known as "MGR Gardens" now houses the [[Dr. M. G. R. Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired]].<ref>http://www.mgrhome.in/</ref>
[[File:mgr99home.jpg|thumb|Dr. M. G. R. Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired]]
[[File:mgr99home.jpg|thumb|Dr. M. G. R. Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired]]


Ramapuram is also famous for Arasamaram Temple which was nearly 100 years old and Lakshmi [[Narasimha]] Perumal Temple (Lakshmi Narasimhan idol is approximately 2000 years old). The neighbourhood is surrounded by big hospitals like [[MIOT Hospital]] and SRM. Large organizations like [[L&T InfoTech]], IBHYA, and DLF IT Park are also located in Ramapuram. Educational institutes include SRM University and SRM Easwari Engineering college, which is also located in the SRM campus and is affiliated to [[Anna University]].
Ramapuram is also famous for Arasamaram Temple which is nearly 100 years old and Lakshmi [[Narasimha]] Perumal Temple (Lakshmi Narasimhan idol is approximately 2000 years old). The neighbourhood is surrounded by big hospitals like [[MIOT Hospital]] and SRM Hospital. Large organizations like [[L&T InfoTech]], IBHYA, and [[DLF (company)|DLF]] IT Park are also located in Ramapuram. Educational institutes include [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology|SRM University]] and SRM [[Easwari Engineering College|Easwari Engineering]] college, which is also located in the SRM campus and is affiliated to [[Anna University]].


== Nearest Railway station : Guindy (8&nbsp;km) ==
== Nearest Railway station : Guindy (8&nbsp;km) ==
* From Guindy Railway Station To Ramapuram, Share autos are also available.
* Buses available to travel between Guindy railway station and Ramapuram which are: 54 series, 88 series, 49 series, 18E, 21E
* From [[Guindy]] Railway Station To Ramapuram, Share autos are also available.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ramapuram had a population of 35,251. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Ramapuram has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 61%. In Ramapuram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ramapuram had a population of 35,251. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Ramapuram has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 61%. In Ramapuram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.


== Places of Worship ==
== Places of Worship ==
* Angalamman temple arasamaram
* Kalasathamman Temple
* Kalasathamman Temple
* Nagathamman temple
* Nagathamman temple
*Lakshmi Narashima Perumal temple is one of the oldest temple in Ramapuram. It was around 1200 years old.
*Lakshmi [[Narasimha|Narashima]] Perumal temple is one of the oldest temple in Ramapuram. It was around 1200 years old.
* [[Sai Baba of Shirdi|Sai baba]] temple


==Health care==
==Health care==
SRM Dental college is located here along with SRM general hospital.
[[SRM Institute of Science and Technology|SRM Dental college]] is located here along with SRM general hospital.
MIOT hospitals, an iconic healthcare provider in India is located here
[[MIOT International Hospital|MIOT]] hospitals, an iconic healthcare provider in India is located here
Balaji Clinic, an expert medical place for Children (opp to Cafe Cafe Day) 300 meters from arasamaram junction.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Chennai]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Chennai]]


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Latest revision as of 02:17, 2 December 2023

Ramapuram
Ramavaram
Neighbourhood
L&T Infotech, on Mount-Poonamallee Road, Ramapuram
L&T Infotech, on Mount-Poonamallee Road, Ramapuram
Ramapuram is located in Chennai
Ramapuram
Ramapuram
Ramapuram (Chennai)
Ramapuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Ramapuram
Ramapuram
Ramapuram (Tamil Nadu)
Ramapuram is located in India
Ramapuram
Ramapuram
Ramapuram (India)
Coordinates: 13°00′38″N 80°11′35″E / 13.010600°N 80.193180°E / 13.010600; 80.193180
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChennai
MetroChennai
Government
 • TypeWard attached to the Corporation of Chennai
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
30,251
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600089
Vehicle registrationTN 10 (RTO, Chennai South West)

Ramapuram is a neighbourhood in the western part of Chennai, India. It is situated on the Mount-Poonamallee Road at a distance of 3 kilometres from Guindy. Ramapuram forms a part of Maduravoyal taluk, Chennai district. Ramapuram is located at an altitude of 42 m above the mean sea level with the geographical coordinates of 13°00′38″N 80°11′35″E / 13.010600°N 80.193180°E / 13.010600; 80.193180.[1]

Geography

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The Hussainy Home for Children, Ramapuram

Ramapuram is part of ward number 154 and 155 of the Greater Chennai Corporation. The former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran's residence was in Ramapuram. The place known as "MGR Gardens" now houses the Dr. M. G. R. Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired.[2]

Dr. M. G. R. Home and Higher Secondary School for the Speech and Hearing Impaired

Ramapuram is also famous for Arasamaram Temple which is nearly 100 years old and Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal Temple (Lakshmi Narasimhan idol is approximately 2000 years old). The neighbourhood is surrounded by big hospitals like MIOT Hospital and SRM Hospital. Large organizations like L&T InfoTech, IBHYA, and DLF IT Park are also located in Ramapuram. Educational institutes include SRM University and SRM Easwari Engineering college, which is also located in the SRM campus and is affiliated to Anna University.

Nearest Railway station : Guindy (8 km)

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  • Buses available to travel between Guindy railway station and Ramapuram which are: 54 series, 88 series, 49 series, 18E, 21E
  • From Guindy Railway Station To Ramapuram, Share autos are also available.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[3] Ramapuram had a population of 35,251. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Ramapuram has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 61%. In Ramapuram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of Worship

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  • Angalamman temple arasamaram
  • Kalasathamman Temple
  • Nagathamman temple
  • Lakshmi Narashima Perumal temple is one of the oldest temple in Ramapuram. It was around 1200 years old.
  • Sai baba temple

Health care

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SRM Dental college is located here along with SRM general hospital. MIOT hospitals, an iconic healthcare provider in India is located here

References

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  1. ^ "GeoHack - Ramapuram, Chennai". geohack.toolforge.org. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  2. ^ http://www.mgrhome.in/
  3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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