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Chennai, a capital city in Chennai district in Tamil Nadu, had 46,46,732 residents at the 2011 Census.
Chennai: Census and Facts
District: Chennai district. Population (2011 Census): 46,46,732. Area: about 426830040 sq km. Elevation: about 6 m.
Businesses and Economy in Chennai
Chennai is called the Gateway to South India, with two major ports, an international airport and converging road and rail networks. Its economy has grown faster than the national average.
Culture, Festivals and Food in Chennai
Tamils are the majority in Chennai, alongside communities of Telugus, Marwaris, Gujaratis, Parsis, Sindhis, Odias, Goans, Kannadigas, Bengalis, Punjabis and Malayalees.
History of Chennai
The name Chennai comes from Chennappa Nayaka, whose territory the British East India Company took on lease in 1639.
Geography and Climate of Chennai
Chennai lies on the Eastern Coastal Plains at an average elevation of about 6.7 m.
Education in Chennai
Chennai is a major education hub, with a literacy rate of about 90 per cent.
Popular Places in and Around Chennai
Places documented within about 10 km of Chennai include Park Town (neighborhood of Chennai, India, about 1 km away), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai) (multipurpose stadium, about 1 km away), Chennakesava Perumal Temple (perumal temple, about 1 km away), Mallikesvarar Temple (shiva temple, about 1 km away) and Periamet Mosque (mosque, about 1 km away). Other places mentioned for the area include Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and temples and beaches in and around the city.
Hospitals, Clinics and Healthcare in Chennai
Places listed in OpenStreetMap within about 3 km of the centre, with counts in brackets. Hospitals (84): Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital; Aditya Hospital, Chennai; K.J. Hospital; Kumaran Hospital Pvt.Ltd.; The Arya Vysya Meternity Home and Child Welfare Centre; hiba specility hospital; Amrit Hospital; Apollo Childrens Hospital; Kasturibai Gandhi Hospital; Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital. Clinics (44): Janaki E.N.T. Nursing Home; Apollo Emergency Medical Centre; Nungambakkam Dispensary CandB Block; Perambur Dispensary; Hemakamal Nursing Home; Dr. Ilavarasan Ortho Clinic. Pharmacies (50): Shree devi medicals; Shub Pharmacy; Smith Stocking & Co; Vema Medicals. Dental clinics (16): Dental Icons; Ranganathan Dental Clinic; Thirty 2 Dental Centre; Bohra Tooth Palace.
Schools, Colleges and Libraries in Chennai
Schools (91): Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School; Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School; PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Island Grounds; Wesley Higher Secondary School; St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School; K. Ramiah Chetty A.R.C. Girl's Higher Secondary School; St. Columbans Anglo-Indian Matriculation School; B.S. Nursery and Primary School; C.S.I. Anderson Rajagopaul Girls Higher Secondary School; Chennai Corporation School. Colleges and universities (21): Ethiraj College for Women; Stanley Medical College; Government College of Arts and Crafts; Quaid-E-Millath College for Women; MOP Vaishnav College for Women; Dr Ambedkar Law College; Womens Christian College; Madras Veterinary College; University of Madras (Chepauk); Bharathi Womens College. Libraries (19): Connemera Public Library; Devaneya Pavanar Library; District Branch Library; District Branch Library, Choolai.
Banks, Markets and Shopping in Chennai
Banks (113): MHPFNL - "Mylapore Hindu Permanent Fund Nidhi Ltd."; VIJAYA BANK & DUGAR FINANCE INDIA LTD; The Tamil Nadu Circle Co-operative Bank; Vellala Co-operative Bank; Scope International Offices; State Bank of India Zonal Office; Chennai Central Cooperative Bank; digibank by DBS; Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited; Dhanlaxmi Bank. ATMs (63). Marketplaces (10): Burma Bazaar; Zam Bazaar Market; Chintadripet Market; Marina Beach Market; Ritchie Street Electronics Market; Seven Wells Market. Malls and department stores (10): Express Avenue Mall; Ispahani Centre; Alsa Mall Shopping Complex; Lily Pond Shopping Complex; Spencer Plaza; Patni Plaza. Supermarkets (7): C.S.Rajasundaram Chetty & Sons.; ARS SUPER MARKET; Eshwararam Metals; Gupta pan bhandar; Praveen Plastic; Rakshkumar & Co. Jewellers (96): shagun jewellers SGJ; A.S.A Gold Covering & Fancy Jewellery; AG Amma Gold Covering Works; Aadinath Jewel; Aarthi Gold House. Clothing shops (211): Mayori Chennai; Ramyyam; Arbuda Traders; Ashok Traders; Atlas Tools Center. Electronics and mobile shops (59): Vimal Mobile Service; A. R. B. Times; Agarwal Fashion Mobile Accessories; Al-Hudha Telecom & Stationery; Amazing Mobiles.
Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes in Chennai
Hotels and lodges (123): Vestin Park; SPOT ON OYO RKH Inn; The Park Avenue Hotel; Ibis Chennai City Centre; Taj Club House Chennai; Greens Suite; Hotel Park Plaza; Ammu Palace; GP Mansion; Udayar Mansion. Restaurants and cafes (326): Splendour - Vestin Park; Texas Fiesta; Kappa Chakka Kandhari; Mash; Writers Cafe; China Town Restaurant; IRCTC; ARAVIND Traveler's Coffee; Adyar Anand Bhavan; BBQ Bro's. Bakeries and sweet shops (15): HOT Puffs; Cake Walk; McRennett Bakery; Alankar Bakers; Brownie Heaven.
Temples, Landmarks and Parks in Chennai
Places of worship (180): Armenian Church of the Virgin Mary; St. Andrew's Church; Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple; Sri Kaalikambal Kamadeswarar Temple; Arulmigu Varadaraja Manavaala Magamuni Thirukkoyil; Church at Jehovah Shammah; Kachaleeswarar Temple; Renuka Parmeshwari Temple (Chinnama Kovil); Sacred Heart Shrine; St. John the Baptist Church. Attractions and museums (16): Fort St. George; Victoria Technical Institute; Chennai Government Museum; British Council; Fort St. George Museum; Tamilnadu Police Museum; Dr. Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran Museum; Egmore Childrens Museum. Parks and stadiums (64): Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium; Loane Square; Nehru Indoor Stadium; Rajarathinam Stadium; Anna Memorial; Hydro Therapy Swimming Pool; M.G.R Memorial; Saifiyah Burhaniyah Sports Complex. Cinemas and theatres (19): Devi Cineplex; Woodlands Symphony; Batcha Theatre; Albert Theatres; Casino Theatre; Melody.
Offices, Workshops and Business Services in Chennai
Government offices (33): Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Head Office; Commercial Tax Offices; Tamil Nadu Government Legislature & Secretariat; Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board; Tamilnadu uniform recruitment board; Wakf House. Courts and municipal offices (3): Madras High Court; Metropolitan Magistrate Court; National Company Law Tribunal. Company and IT offices (10): Blaze Dream Technologies Pvt Ltd; MOTOR FINANCE CORPORATION; Data Software Research Company Pvt. Ltd.; Sundaram Towers; VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.; Akshaya Shanthi; Ashok LCD service; EMPEE GROUP OF COMPANY. Finance, insurance and legal offices (18): A.Narayanan; United India Building; MOTOR FINANCE CORPORATION ; The Oriental Insurance Company; Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; DM Law Associates. Real estate agents (2): Visionation Property Care; Lodha Estates and Finance. Workshops and craft businesses (13): Afloat Engineers; De Lachocolate Confectionery; Ganapathi Traders; Ganesh Radio Repair; K. Arulbalaj Studio; K. Arun Digital Studio.
Railway, Bus and Fuel Stations in Chennai
Railway stations (24): Central Metro; High Court; Chennai Suburban Terminal (Moore Market Complex); Government Estate; LIC; Nehru Park. Bus stations (8): Broadway Bus Terminus; Central Station Bus Terminus; Vallalar Nagar Bus Depot; Anna Square Bus Station; Egmore Railway Station; Perambur MTC Terminus. Fuel stations (19): Bharat Petroleum Bunk; IOC - Otteri; IndianOil; HP; Bharat Petroleum. Post offices (7): Chintadripet Post Office; Flower Bazaar Post Office; India Post Foreign Post Office George Town; Park Town Post Office; Greams Road. Police stations (26): F2 Egmore Police Station; B1 North Beach Police Station; C1 Flower Bazaar Police Booth; C1 Flower Bazaar Police Station.
PIN Codes and Getting to Chennai
Post offices and PIN codes in Chennai: Chennai 600001 and Chennai Airport 600016.
Cities Close to Chennai
Other cities we serve near Chennai are Nagari (about 79 km), Puttur (about 88 km), Srikalahasti (about 98 km) and Naidupeta (about 100 km).
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, Census of India 2011 and India Post and OpenStreetMap, checked 14 October 2026.
Industries we work with in Chennai
- Automobile & Manufacturing
- IT & Software
- Healthcare
- Education & EdTech
- Port & Logistics