Thirumazhisai

Thirumazhisai
Thirumazhisai
Neighborhood
	Thirumazhisai Thirumazhisai(Chennai) Thirumazhisai Thirumazhisai (Tamil Nadu) Thirumazhisai Thirumazhisai (India)
	Coordinates: 13.0522°N 80.0615°E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Thiruvallur
Metro	Chennai
Population (2001)
• Total	16,286
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	600 124
Vehicle registration	TN 12 (RTO, Poonamallee)

Thirumazhisai is a western suburb of Chennai, India. It is located in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. Located on the way to Thiruvallur, the neighbourhood is situated at a distance of 28 km from the city's kilometer zero. The nearest railway station is at Thiruninravur, which is 13 km away.

History

Thirumazhisai is known for Jagannatha Perumal temple and Othandeeswarar temple, both of which are historic.

Former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa informed the Assembly on 8 September 2011 that a new Satellite Township would be built at Thirumazhisai at a cost of ₹ 21,600 million. The township will have 12,000 housing units on a 311-acre land of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.[1]

A ₹ 200-million multi-storied industrial complex for micro industries is being built at Thirumazhisai, aimed at meeting the sector's need for more industrial space.[2]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Thirumazhisai had a population of 16,286. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Thirumazhisai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 57%. In Thirumazhisai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Landmarks

Jagannatha Perumal temple also known as Thirumazhisai Alwar temple.
Othandeeswarar temple: A Shiva temple

References

Sekar, Sunitha (26 December 2018). "CMRL mulls extending line to Tirumazhisai". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
"Industrial Complex at Tirumazhisai". The New Indian Express. Chennai: Express Publications. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
"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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[1] Sekar, Sunitha (26 December 2018). "CMRL mulls extending line to Tirumazhisai". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 January 2019.

[2] "Industrial Complex at Tirumazhisai". The New Indian Express. Chennai: Express Publications. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.

[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.