53-476: Madambakkam ( Tamil: [maːɖambaːkkam] ) is a neighborhood in the city of Tambaram , situated within the Chennai Metropolitan Area , Tamil Nadu , India . It borders Selaiyur in the west, Sembakkam in north and Vengaivasal in north east and Sithalapakkam in east. The area is well known for its greeneries and the centuries old Dhenupureeswarar temple. Formerly a town panchayat, it
106-515: A Town Panchayat for the first time. In 1964, Tambaram Town Panchayat was incorporated as a Grade III Municipality by annexing the Village Panchayats of Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. Due to rapid development and growth of the town commercially and residentially, the Municipality was classified as a 'Selection Grade Municipality'. The extent of the municipality
159-440: A tropical savanna climate with a dry winter . Tambaram lies on the thermal equator and is also coastal, which prevents extreme variation in seasonal temperature. For most of the year, the weather is hot and humid . The hottest part of the year is late May and early June, known locally as Agni Nakshatram ("fiery star") or as Kathiri Veyyil , with maximum temperatures around 38–42 °C (100–108 °F ). The coolest part of
212-516: A cantonment at Pallavaram, supplementary to the one at St. Thomas Mount . A wireless station was established in the early years of the 20th century. The Madras Aerodrome was opened at Pallavaram in 1929. In the 1951 census, Tambaram was classified as a Town Panchayat for the first time. In 1964, Tambaram Town Panchayat was incorporated as a Grade III Municipality by annexing the Village Panchayats of Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. Due to rapid development and growth of
265-514: A ceremonial role associated with being the First Citizen of the city. Deputy Mayor is appointed by the Mayor for a five-year term. The legislative branch of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation consists of a council of elected councillors from each ward.The Legislative body is presided over by the Mayor. Area Sabha is a body of all the residents registered to vote in an area within a ward. Each of
318-625: A few interstate trains. The Chennai Suburban Railway is a commuter rail system in the Chennai Metropolitan Area , operated by the Indian Railways . Every day, 160 train services are operated between Chennai Beach and Tambaram, 70 between Tambaram and Chengalpet and 16 between Tambaram and Kancheepuram. The City is served by the South Line of Chennai Suburban Railway which runs between Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu . The South Line connects Tambaram with seven major interchange stations out of
371-505: A government higher secondary school, besides many private schools such as Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kendriya Vidyalaya (two branches), Alwin Memorial Public School (Zion Group), and Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir. The Madambakkam RTO previously used TN-22 -xx-XXXX (MEENAMBAKKAM - Alandur), but currently using TN-11 -xx-XXXX (Tambaram). Sacred Heart of Jesus Church(Catholic) - St. Joseph monastery(OCD Fathers)
424-511: A hand axe belonging to the Lower Palaeolithic Age at Pallavaram (Pallavapuram). Since then, several Stone Age artefacts have been discovered. Most of these artefacts are currently lodged in the Egmore museum . The oldest locality in the city, Pallavapuram, existed during the reign of Pallava king Mahendravarman I (600–630 CE). The Pallavas have left titles in early Pallava script at
477-698: Is a local government of the City of Tambaram within the Chennai Metropolitan Area of Tamil Nadu , India. It covers an area of 87.64 sq. km in the Chengalpattu district , and has a population of 722,982. It is one of the four municipal corporations located within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the other three being the Greater Chennai Corporation , Avadi City Municipal Corporation and Kanchipuram Municipal Corporation . Tambaram
530-403: Is a special economic zone located on GST Road , six kilometres (3.7 mi) south of Chennai International Airport . It is one of the seven export processing zones in the country set up by the central government. It was established in 1984 to promote foreign direct investment , enhance foreign exchange earnings, and create greater employment opportunities in the region. The zone is under
583-625: Is a separate south-facing garbhagriha for the Dhenupureeswarar's Consort Goddess Dhenukambal adjacent to the main garbhagriha. The temple is one of the 163 megalithic sites in the state of Tamil Nadu. The temple has been declared a monument of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (amendment and validation) 2010 Act. The temple has been conserved and restored by Archaeological Survey of India . The Tambaram Railway Station serves as one of
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#1732854895562636-553: Is governed by the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation , which was established on November 3, 2021. The executive authority is vested in Corporation Commissioner . The council of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation consists of elected councillors from each ward. The council is presided over by the mayor who is indirectly elected by the councillors. The mayor is the head of the city government, but
689-541: Is located at Valan Nagar, Madambakkam, Chennai, 600126, Tamil Nadu. A Pentecostal Church is located on Mohan Nagar Main St, Mohan Nagar, Madambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Tambaram Tambaram is a city located within the Chennai Metropolitan Area in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu . The city is governed by Tambaram City Municipal Corporation . Tambaram is an ancient town referred to as Taamapuram in an inscription of
742-587: Is located in the area of Madambakkam and it was built during the reign of Parantaka Chola II (r. 962–980 CE). The garbhagriha , which is Sanskrit equivalent of sanctum sanctorum , houses the primary deity Dhenupureeswara in linga form. The main garbhagriha is apsidal in shape and this is a characteristic feature of Shiva Temples built during Chola Period . This type of garbhagriha are known as gajaprishta vimana , where "gajaprishta" literally means "back of an elephant" in Samskrit . This type of vimana here
795-475: Is part of Tambaram Municipal Corporation issued in G.O dated 13-1-2022. Tambaram corporation will encompass two municipalities, four town panchayats in Perungalathur , Peerkankaranai , Madambakkam and Chitlapakkam , and seven village panchayats. The Madambakkam is chiefly a residential area [which includes Military, Navy & Airforce settlements]. The neighbourhood has a panchayat union primary school and
848-526: Is said to have built during the period of the Parantaka Chola II (Sundara Chola), around 956–973 CE. It has sculptures and different postures of Shiva . There is also a universal shrine for Sri Seshadriswamigal, SriChakra mahameru Lalithatripurasundari, SriGuruvayoorappan, 18 Siddars, SriNagarajar with his consorts SriNagalakshmi & SriNagavalli, and a Ghosala for cows which allows worship, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. 18 Siddars represent
901-508: Is the 20th civic body to become a municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu. Tambaram is a medieval town referred to as Taamapuram in an inscription of the 13th century. The word was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu. The earliest mention of Tambaram dates back to the 13th century when the word 'Taamapuram'
954-603: Is vested in Corporation Commissioner . The Corporation Commissioner is appointed by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. The Mayor, who is indirectly elected by the councillors, is the head of the municipal corporation, but the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the Corporation Commissioner. The office of the Mayor combines a functional role of chairing the Corporation meeting as well as
1007-573: The 2011 Census of India conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner , Tambaram had a population of 722,982, with 364,012 being male and 358,970 being female. The 2021 population estimates project the population of Tambaram at 960,887. When established, Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was estimated to earn ₹ 3 billion in revenue approximately through local bodies connected to it. Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ)
1060-561: The Egmore museum . The oldest locality in the city, Pallavapuram, existed during the reign of Pallava king Mahendravarman I (600–630 CE). The Pallavas have left titles in early Pallava script at the cave temple in Pallavaram neighbourhood, which dates back to 600 CE. The remains of a cave shrine constructed by the Pallava ruler have been found at Asthana-E-Moula Ali Dargah. During the reign of Later Cholas , from ninth to twelfth century CE,
1113-841: The State Government of Tamil Nadu revealed its plans of reforming the Greater Chennai City Police and setting up two new commissionerates in Tambaram and Avadi. The new Police Commissionerates in Tambaram was formally inaugurated by the chief minister M. K. Stalin on 1 January 2022. The Tambaram police commissionerate functions with two police districts—Tambaram and Pallikaranai, comprising 20 police stations. For ease of administration, Somangalam and Manimangalam police stations from Kancheepuram district along with Otteri, Guduvanchery, Maraimalai Nagar, Thalambur and Kelambakkam police stations from Chengalpattu district have been attached to
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#17328548955621166-402: The 13th century. The word was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu . The earliest mention of Tambaram dates back to the 13th century when the word 'Taamapuram' was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu. The oldest locality in
1219-508: The 17th century, Pallavaram neighborhood of the city remained dependent upon the Portuguese colony of San Thome . Later, the British established a cantonment at Pallavaram, supplementary to the one at St. Thomas Mount . A wireless station was established in the early years of the 20th century. The Madras Aerodrome was opened at Pallavaram in 1929. In the 1951 census, Tambaram was classified as
1272-492: The 70 wards in Tambaram is divided into nine areas for conducting Area Sabha. The Area Sabha for all the areas within a ward is convened and chaired by their respective ward Councillor . 200 residents is the minimum number necessary to constitute Area Sabha. On 1 January 2021, the Tambaram Police Commissionerate was established as the city police administration of the City of Tambaram. In September 2021,
1325-675: The Bay of Bengal sometimes hit Tambaram. The highest annual rainfall recorded is 2,570 mm (101 in) in 2005 for IMD Nungambakkam. The most prevailing winds in Tambaram is the Southwesterly between the end of May to end of September and the Northeasterly during the rest of the year. Some of the notable lakes in and around the suburb are Chitlapakkam Lake , Pallavaram Lake (locally known as Periya eri), Thiruneermalai Lake, Thirupananthal Lake, Peerkankaranai Lake, and Perungalathur Lake. Tambaram
1378-467: The Navagrahas (each planet is represented by 2 Siddars). Siddar Havan is the most popular way of worship, wherein the individuals are permitted to perform velvi by themselves. This is also called as Navagraha Parihara Stalam. This universal shrine for worship is built by Guruji KVLN Sharmaji principle disciple of Sathguru Sri Seshadri swamigal The temple is one of the 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in
1431-615: The St.Thomas Mount panchayat union were held. As a result, the 15 village panchayats were excluded from the Government order issued by the State Government of Tamil Nadu on 11 September 2021. The five municipalities— Anakaputhur , Pallavaram , Pammal , Sembakkam and Tambaram, and five town panchayats— Chitlapakkam , Madambakkam , Perungaluthur , Peerkangaranai and Tiruneermalai , were incorporated as Tambaram City, with Tambaram City Municipal Corporation as governing body. After
1484-503: The St.Thomas Mount panchayat union were held. As a result, the 15 village panchayats were excluded from the Government order issued by the State Government of Tamil Nadu on 11 September 2021. The five municipalities— Anakaputhur , Pallavaram , Pammal , Sembakkam and Tambaram, and five town panchayats— Chitlapakkam , Madambakkam , Perungaluthur , Peerkangaranai and Tiruneermalai , were incorporated as Tambaram City, with Tambaram City Municipal Corporation as governing body. After
1537-671: The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was made by Minister for Municipal Administration K. N. Nehru in the state Assembly, on 24 August 2021 by merging five municipalities, five town panchayats and fifteen village panchayats. Following a supreme court ruling to conduct rural local body elections by October 2021, the village panchayats elections for Pozhichalur , Cowl Bazaar , Tirusulam , Moovarasampattu , Kovilambakkam , Nanmangalam , Medavakkam , Vengaivasal , Perumbakkam , Sithalapakkam , Ottiyambakkam , Madurambakkam , Agaramthen , Thiruvancheri , Mudichur of
1590-593: The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was made by Minister for Municipal Administration K. N. Nehru in the state Assembly, on 24 August 2021 by merging five municipalities, five town panchayats and fifteen village panchayats. Following a supreme court ruling to conduct rural local body elections by October 2021, the village panchayats elections for Pozhichalur , Cowl Bazaar , Tirusulam , Moovarasampattu , Kovilambakkam , Nanmangalam , Medavakkam , Vengaivasal , Perumbakkam , Sithalapakkam , Ottiyambakkam , Madurambakkam , Agaramthen , Thiruvancheri , Mudichur of
1643-501: The Tambaram Police Commissionerate. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is the nodal agency responsible for planning and development of Tambaram. It is responsible for all the three Municipal Corporation in the Chennai Metropolitan Area — Tambaram City Municipal Corporation , Avadi Municipal Corporation , Greater Chennai Corporation and Kancheepuram City Municipal Corporation . According to
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1696-711: The administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and caters to the needs of units within the SEZ, in addition to monitoring the functions of 100-percent export-oriented units (EOUs) located in Tamil Nadu , Pondicherry , and Andaman & Nicobar Islands . The zone is headed by a development commissioner. Spread over an area of 265 acres (109 hectares), MEPZ SEZ is a multi-product zone housing 117 functional units. In addition, another 27 units are under various stages of implementation. The zone employs over 26,000 people. In
1749-409: The cave temple in Pallavaram neighbourhood, which dates back to 600 CE. The remains of a cave shrine constructed by the Pallava ruler have been found at Asthana-E-Moula Ali Dargah. During the reign of Later Cholas , from ninth to twelfth century CE, the region was called Churathur Nadu. Churathur Nadu was named after Thiruchuram, the present-day Trisulam . The Churathur Nadu extended from Tambaram in
1802-579: The city is Pallavapuram which is considered one of the oldest inhabited places in South Asia. Pallavapuram is most commonly known today as Pallavaram . On 13 May 1863, Robert Bruce Foote , a British geologist with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), discovered a hand axe belonging to the Lower Palaeolithic Age at Pallavaram (Pallavapuram). Since then, several Stone Age artefacts have been discovered. Most of these artefacts are currently lodged in
1855-430: The council. The opposition is led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam which holds 9 seats in the council. The current mayor is Vasanthakumari Kamalakannan, who assumed the position on 4 March 2022. The current deputy mayor is G Kamaraj, who assumed the position on 4 March 2022. When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established on 3 November 2021, it consisted of 70 wards under 5 zones. In September 2021,
1908-590: The eight in Chennai Suburban Railway Network. The longest circular train in India runs through Tambaram, connecting the City with Chennai Beach , Egmore , Chengalpattu , Kanchipuram , Takkolam , Arakkonam Junction , Tiruvallur , Avadi , Ambattur , Vyasarpadi Jeeva , Washermanpet and Royapuram . Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Government (54) SPA (54) Opposition (9) Others (7) Tambaram City Municipal Corporation (TCMC)
1961-511: The four primary terminals of the Indian Railways in the Chennai Metropolitan Area . The other three terminals are Chennai Central , Chennai Egmore , Chennai Beach . The inter-state railway service is provided by Southern Railway of Indian Railways. The inter-city railway service is provided by Chennai Suburban Railway operated by Indian Railways. Similar to Chennai Egmore Station , Tambaram Railway Station provides access to destinations primarily within Tamil Nadu; however, it also handles
2014-999: The government revealed its plans of reforming the Greater Chennai City Police and setting up two new commissionerates in Tambaram and Avadi. Subsequently, Director General of Police (DGP) M. Ravi was deputed as special officer to form the Commissionerate. The new Police Commissionerate in Tambaram was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on 1 January 2022. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Amalraj IPS took over charge as Commissioner of Police of Tambaram City Police . The Tambaram police commissionerate functions with two police districts—Tambaram and Pallikaranai, comprising 20 police stations. For ease of administration, Somangalam and Manimangalam police stations from Kancheepuram district along with Otteri, Guduvanchery, Maraimalai Nagar, Thalambur and Kelambakkam police stations from Chengalpattu district have been attached to
2067-494: The manufacturing front, there are 110 SME units in the zone. MEPZ's manufacturing sector employs nearly 20,000 people. IT companies housed in the zone include Cognizant Technology Solutions , Computer Sciences Corporation, CSS and HTC Global Services among others. About 50 container trucks arrive at and leave the zone every day. Dhenupureeswarar Temple is also known as Dhenupurisvara, and Thiripureeswarar temple. These names are colloquial name of Hindu deity Shiva . The temple
2120-535: The region was called Churathur Nadu. Churathur Nadu was named after Thiruchuram, the present-day Trisulam . The Churathur Nadu extended from Tambaram in the south to Adambakkam and Alandur in the north. The region included the areas of Pammal, Pallavaram, and Thiruneermalai. During the Carnatic wars in the late 17th century, the city was an entrenchment camp for the British East India Company . During
2173-417: The religious census of 2011, Madambakkam had 84.72% Hindus , 2.74% Muslims , 11.79% Christians , 0.07% Sikhs , 0.02% Buddhists , 0.07% Jains and 0.5% following other religions/groups. Madambakkam is known for its historic Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva . The main deity of the temple is Lord Dhenupureeswarar. The temple is believed to be revamped during the tenure of Kulothunga Chola . The temple itself
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2226-457: The role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the corporation commissioner. The office of the mayor combines a functional role of chairing the city government meeting as well as a ceremonial role associated with being the First Citizen of the city. Deputy mayor is appointed by the mayor for a five-year term. At the present, the corporation is governed by Secular Progressive Alliance which collectively holds 54 out of 70 seats in
2279-409: The south to Adambakkam and Alandur in the north. The region included the areas of Pammal, Pallavaram, and Thiruneermalai. During the Carnatic wars in the late 17th century, the city was an entrenchment camp for the British East India Company . During the 17th century, Pallavaram neighborhood of the city remained dependent upon the Portuguese colony of San Thome . Later, the British established
2332-479: The state of Tamil Nadu. The Gajaprishta Vimana temple contains inscriptions ranging from the period of Cholas through Sundara Pandya to Vijayanagara kings. The inscriptions reveal that the original name of Lord Dhenupureeswarar was Sittreri Udaiya Nayanar and that of Goddess Dhenukambal was Nampirattiyar. The passageway through which visitors pass to see the main deity belongs to the Vijayanagara period. Madambakkam
2385-533: The tenure of existing village panchayats ends in 2024, the proposed village panchayats may get annexed into corporation limits, and may accordingly be converted into urban wards. Agaramthen, Medavakkam, Kovilambakkam, Cowl Bazaar, Mudichur, Urapakkam, Vandalur, Vengadamangalam, Perumbakkam, Nanmangalam, Pozhichalur, Tirusulam, Ottiyambakkam, Thiruvanchery, Vengaivasal, Madurapakkam, Moovarasampattu and Sithalapakkam village panchayats are expected to be annexed to Tambaram Corporation from January 2025. Tambaram features
2438-578: The tenure of existing village panchayats ends in 2024, the proposed village panchayats may get annexed into corporation limits, and may accordingly be converted into urban wards. Agaramthen, Medavakkam, Kovilambakkam, Cowl Bazaar, Mudichur, Urapakkam, Vandalur, Vengadamangalam, Perumbakkam, Nanmangalam, Pozhichalur, Tirusulam, Ottiyambakkam, Thiruvanchery, Vengaivasal, Madurapakkam, Moovarasampattu and Sithalapakkam village panchayats are expected to be annexed to Tambaram Corporation from January 2025. The executive authority in Tambaram City Municipal Corporation
2491-654: The town commercially and residentially, the Municipality was classified as a 'Selection Grade Municipality'. The extent of the municipality was 20.72 km (8.00 sq mi). The revenue villages under this municipality are Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. The number of households is 26,333, the number of notified slums is 17 and the number of unnotified slums is 7. The Tambaram range comprises forest lands in Nanmangalam, Madurapakkam, Tambaram, Pulikoradu, Kumili, Vandalur, Onnamancherry, Erumaiyur, Vattampakkam and Vadakupattu. In 2009, Tambaram taluk
2544-462: The year is January, with minimum temperatures around 18–20 °C (64–68 °F). The lowest temperature recorded is 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and highest 45 °C (113 °F)(30 May 2003) both being recorded at the observatory at IMD Numgambakkam. The average annual rainfall is about 1,400 mm (55 in). The city gets most of its seasonal rainfall from the north-east monsoon winds, from mid-September to mid-December. Cyclones in
2597-458: Was 20.72 km (8.00 sq mi). The revenue villages under this municipality are Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. The number of households is 26,333, the number of notified slums is 17 and the number of unnotified slums is 7. The Tambaram range comprises forest lands in Nanmangalam, Madurapakkam, Tambaram, Pulikoradu, Kumili, Vandalur, Onnamancherry, Erumaiyur, Vattampakkam and Vadakupattu. In 2009, Tambaram taluk
2650-424: Was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu. The oldest locality in the city is Pallavapuram which is considered one of the oldest inhabited places in South Asia. Pallavapuram is most commonly known today as Pallavaram . On 13 May 1863, Robert Bruce Foote , a British geologist with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), discovered
2703-400: Was merged into Tambaram City Municipal Corporation in 2021. Madambakkam is located at 12°54′14″N 80°09′31″E / 12.903848°N 80.15861°E / 12.903848; 80.15861 . It has an average elevation of 29 metres (95 feet). As of 2011 India census , Madambakkam had a population of 31,681, Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. As per
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#17328548955622756-419: Was trifurcated into Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Alandur taluks. Clubbing all the three taluks, a new revenue division with Tambaram as headquarters was formed. The increasing population and rapid urbanisation increased the need for town planning, improved administration structure and human resource planning. These demands drove the creation of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. The announcement to establish
2809-419: Was trifurcated into Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Alandur taluks. Clubbing all the three taluks, a new revenue division with Tambaram as headquarters was formed. The increasing population and rapid urbanisation increased the need for town planning, improved administration structure and human resource planning. These demands drove the creation of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. The announcement to establish
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