Urapakkam

Urapakkam is a vibrant suburb located to the south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It boasts a railway station situated within the locality, serving as a part of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network on the Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu section. Falling under the jurisdiction of the Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India, Urapakkam is also part of the 'Golden Quadrilateral' National Highway Project with National Highway 45 passing through it. This suburb lies in close proximity to various other localities such as Potheri, Guduvancheri, Raj Bhavan, Tambaram, and Chitalapakkam, thus acting as a connecting hub in the southern part of the Chennai metropolitan area. Urapakkam's growth as a residential and commercial hub, alongside its rich cultural heritage showcased by numerous ancient temples, adds to its significance. Its strategic location along major roadways enhances connectivity between Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, making Urapakkam a key locality in the region.

Urapakkam
Town
Urapakkam is located in Chennai
Urapakkam
Urapakkam
Location in CMA, India
Urapakkam is located in Tamil Nadu
Urapakkam
Urapakkam
Urapakkam (Tamil Nadu)
Urapakkam is located in India
Urapakkam
Urapakkam
Urapakkam (India)
Coordinates: 12.8674°N 80.0699°E / 12.8674; 80.0699
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
DistrictKancheepuram
TalukChengalpattu
MetroChennai Metropolitan Area
official
 • LanguageTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
Urapakkam -603210

Transportation

By Rail

  • Urapakkam is served by the Urapakkam railway station on the Chennai Suburban Railway Network, providing connectivity to various parts of Chennai and nearby regions.

By Bus

  • Urapakkam enjoys excellent road connectivity. National Highway 45 passes through the locality, linking it to other parts of Tamil Nadu and Chennai. The suburb is served by various bus stops, with the Chennai Metropolitan Transport Service buses and Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) buses facilitating easy transport to different parts of Chennai and other regions in Tamil Nadu.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census, Urapakkam, a Census Town in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, had a population of 29,122 individuals.[1]

References
  1. "Directorate of Census Operations - Tamil Nadu". Archived from the original on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
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