Tiruvallur district, also spelled as Thiruvallur district, is one of the 38 districts in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The fast developing city of Tiruvallur is the district headquarters. The district has a mixture of urban and rural characteristics. The eastern part of Tiruvallur district is dominated by urban characteristics while the Northern part of the district has influence of Andhra culture due to its position. In 2011, the district had a population of 3,728,104 with a sex-ratio of 987 females for every 1,000 males.
Tiruvallur is a Grade I municipality in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of Coovum river about 46 km (29 mi) from downtown Chennai (Madras) and just 5 km from megacity border, in the western part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). It is a satellite town of Chennai and is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvallur District. The town is known for the Veeraraghava Swamy Temple, one of the 108 sacred shrines of Vaishnavites. The tank festival is held at a pond near this temple. A Shiva temple near this shrine which is popular among the locals. There is also a 40-foot (12 m) tall Viswaroopa Panchamukha Hanuman temple, where the murti is made of a single green granite stone.
Sullurupeta is a town in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Sullurpeta mandal and Sullurupeta revenue division. It serves as a gateway to Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC) at Sriharikota.
Poonamallee is a town and suburb of Chennai, India under the Chennai Metropolitan Area. It was historically called Pushpagirimangalam, later renamed in Tamil as Poovirundhavalli, and now colloquially called as Poondhamalli. It is the headquarters of the Poonamallee taluk of the Tiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The nearest Railway station is at Avadi. It acts as the gateway to the city from its western side. It is a town with rich cultural heritage and also a fast-growing areas in the city. As of 2011, the town had a population of 57,224. There are plans to merge the areas under Poonamallee Municipality with Avadi Municipal Corporation. It is an immediate neighbour of Chennai city and a part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Tiruttani is a historic temple town situated in the Tiruvallur district and serves as a suburb of Chennai within the Chennai Metropolitan Area in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is famous for the Tiruttani Murugan Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Kartikeya, also known as Murugan, the Hindu god of war. This temple is one of the Arupadaiveedu, a group of six significant abodes of Murugan. Tiruttani was officially incorporated into the Chennai Metropolitan Area in October 2022, signifying its growing importance and influence within the region..
Thiruverkadu is a Western suburb of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It comes under Thiruvallur district administration. It is famous for its Devi Karumariamman Temple. There is also Vedapureeswarar Temple in Thiruverkadu, where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi are seen in their wedding pose inside the sanctum sanctorum. As of 2011, the town had a population of 62,289. It is a town with rich cultural heritage and also a fast-growing areas in the city.
Kadiri is a major city in Sri Sathya Sai District the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Special Grade Municipal City Council and headquarters of Kadiri Mandal and Kadiri Revenue Division. Kadiri Taluka ('Tehsil') was the largest taluk in the state of Andhra Pradesh when there was taluka system in Andhra Pradesh Kadiri is known for its jasmine and saffron flowers. Kadiri saffron is widely sold in Andhra and Karnataka. The Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple is reminiscent of Kadiri to the people of Karnataka, Telangana And Tamil Nadu. The name of Kadiri has also some interesting past. The habitation was initially named as Khadripuram as ‘khadara’ plants were largely found in the surrounding forests and Khadri has later transformed as Kadiri.
Gummidipoondi is an industrial town in Chennai Metropolitan Region of Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Notably, it is the northernmost assembly constituency and settlement in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Kangeyam is a historical town and municipality in Kangeyam Taluk of Tiruppur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on National Highway 81. Kangeyam is an economic center in Tamil Nadu. The main commercial interests of the municipality are rice hulling, coconut oil extraction, ghee production, and groundnut cultivation. The town is located 28 km from the district headquarters at Tiruppur, 45 km from the city of Erode, 70 km from the industrial town of Coimbatore,30 km from the town of Dharapuram, 55 km from the city of Karur, 140 km from the Ancient city of Trichy and 441 km from the state capital Chennai.
Narayanavanam is a census town in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Narayanavanam mandal in Sri Kalahasti revenue division. The town is known for Kalyana Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and constructed in 1541 AD. This is the place where lord sri venkateswara and padmavathi Ammavaru marriage was happened.
Padianallur is a village in Sholavaram Block in Thiruvallur district of Indian state Tamil Nadu. It is located 34 km towards East from District headquarters Tiruvallur. 4 km from Sholavaram. 20 km from State capital Chennai.
Ponneri is a town located in Chennai Metropolitan Area, Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in Ponneri taluk. Ponneri is major destination for Andhra Pradesh people to buy goods. It is a part of the area Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) and a vital locality in Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Podaturpet is a Town under Pallipattu (Pallipet) Taluk in Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Pichatur is a village in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Pitchatur mandal.
Uthukottai is a town in Suburbs of Chennai, one of the taluk headquarters in Thiruvallur District Tamil Nadu, also one of the border towns of Tamilnadu - Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Arani River. This town is the central hub for many nearby towns and villages for their needs of education, markets, shops, businesses, banks, travel, transport and entertainment(Movie Theatres, badminton courts, cricket grounds, Gyms). The town features a channel which helps to direct water from the Krishna River for local irrigation.
Periapalayam is a village about 40 km north of Chennai, in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu State, India. The nearest Railway station is Thiruninravur.It is in Ellapuram block which stretches from east Thanakulam village, west Uthukottai, north Kosavanpettai and in the south up to Komakambedu village. It has one of the main routes to Andhra Pradesh.
Sri Kodandarama Swami Devastanam is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Rama located in the town of Buchireddypalem in SPSR Nellore District, in Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple covers an area of 2 acres. The temple has two entries, of which one is prominent and has a larger gateway tower called as Gopuram. Another entry has a small door on the right side of the temple. The Gopuram is 100 feet in height and the second-tallest Gopuram in Andhra Pradesh.
Pallavada is a village in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the Gummidipoondi taluk. Famous for festivals and celebrations.
Elavur is a village in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the Gummidipoondi taluk border between Tamil Nadu and Andhra pradesh. NH16 Chennai-Kolkata Highway. India's First modern Integrated Check post opened by Tamil Nadu chief minister and also located frontline medical village. ELR is and railway station code for Elavur.Farming land can be found in this place.
Madharpakkam is a village in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India. Part of it is located in the Gummidipoondi taluk. This village is located near Andhra Pradesh border. Weaving was one of the main source of income for very-long years. Due to the downfall of Handloom Industry. People migrated to different places seeking employment. The villagers main source of employment depends on Gummidipoondi sipcot. This village consists of four panchayats namely Madharpakkam, Padirivedu, Manellore and Nemallur. The Government higher secondary school is one of the oldest school in the district. Telugu and Tamil are major languages spoken by people.
India