Alandur

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native_name = Alandur | type = suburb | metro=Chennai
latd = 13.003 | longd = 80.204
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Kancheepuram
leader_title = Municipal Chairman
leader_name = R. S. Bharathi [ [http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/29/stories/2006102914840400.htm "The Hindu" dated 29 October 2006] ]
altitude = 12
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 146,154| population_density =
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Alandur is a city and a municipality in Kancheepuram district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a southern suburb of Chennai, a city situated on the east coast of the southern India. It is a thickly populated suburb flanking the railway line, close to the St. Thomas Mount Railway Station, Chennai. Alandur also neighbours the St. Thomas mount cantontment and the very prestigious Officers training academy of the Indian army. Alandur has a mixed population with a notable number of Anglo-Indians.

Geography

Alandur is located at coord|13.03|N|80.21|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Alandur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Alandur] ] It has an average elevation of 12 metres (39 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Alandur had a population of 146,154. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Alandur has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

*AJS Nidhi Higher Secondary School

*St.Peters Matriculation hr sec school

*Sri Chakaravarthy international matriculation academy

*Montfort Boys High School

*PSBB Millennium School

Market

Alandur market is one of the famous markets in South Chennai and is about 200 years old.Its located in the middle of MKN road (MKN Road starts from Guindy and ends at Meenabakkam airport GST road).

Temples & Churches & Masjid

Most of the temple & Churches here has 200 years(*) of history and located on MKN road and festivals celebrated during Dussehra season(month of October).

*(*)Padai Veetu Amman Koil (near St.Thomas Rly Stn subway)
*(*)Thulukathu Amman Koil (End of MKN Road)
* (*)Kadumbadi Amman Koil
* Sri Subramanya Swamy Koil
* Vembuli Amman Koil (This Temple Festival is more famous, 1000's of people gather during the festival. This festival lasts for around 15 days.)
*(*)Dharmaraja Koil (Near Market)
*(*)Ponni Amman Koil

*St.Anthony's Church (Rly Stn Road)
*Christ Church (MKN Road)
*Garrison Church (GST Road)

*Masjide Ahle-Hadees (MKN Road)

Politics

Alandur assembly constituency is part of Chennai South (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-08
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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