Kundrathur
Kundrathur is a western suburb of the city of Chennai, India. Kundrathur comes under Kanchipuram District limits.
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  Kundrathur Location in Chennai, India  Kundrathur Kundrathur (Tamil Nadu)  Kundrathur Kundrathur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 12.9974°N 80.0966°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Taluk | Kundrathur |
| District | Kancheepuram |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 54,956 |
| • Density | 6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600069 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-85 |
The locality is known for the Kundrathur Murugan Temple, one of the most popular temples in Chennai.
History
The area is one of the 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in the state of Tamil Nadu.[1]
Government and politics
Civic administration
- Kundrathur Taluk Office: Kundrathur declared in 2019 as own taluk in Kanchipuram District.
- Kundrathur Sub Registrar Office (South Chennai SRO)
- Kundrathur Regional Transport Office (RTO) - vehicle registration as TN 85
A Kural discourse held in Kundrathur in January 2019
Transport
By road
- Kundrathur Bus Depot
Notable people
Kundrathur is the birthplace of Sekkizhar, a well-known poet-saint who authored the Periyapuranam.
References
- Madhavan, D. (20 December 2012). "National Institute of Siddha modifies expansion plan". The Hindu. Chennai. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
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