Vandalur taluk

Vandalur taluk is a taluk located in south of the metropolitan city of Chennai, Chengalpattu district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ^[1] The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Vandalur.

Vandalur
Taluk
Vandalur [2]
Area
• Total	175.14 km2 (67.62 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	321,003
• Density	1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)

History

Vandalur taluk was previously a part of the Kanchipuram district. After the bifurcation of Kanchipuram district, Vandalur taluk became a part of the Chengalpattu district. ^{[1] [3]}

Administration

The taluk is administered by the Tahsildar office located in Vandalur. ^[4] The revenue officers from Chengalpattu manage the revenue collection. ^[5]

References

1. "Tamil Nadu's notification on four more new districts". Deccan Chronicle. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
2. "Creation order of new Chengalpattu district" (PDF).
3. "GOs on formation of five new districts issued". dtNext.in. 14 November 2019. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
4. "Taluk Offices | Chengalpattu District, Government of Tamilnadu | India" . Retrieved 11 August 2021.
5. "60 shops on govt land near Vandalur demolished". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 August 2021.