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The Power Station has been a major provider of electricity in the state and its production capacity has been improved over the years. [8] The Ennore Power Station has also garnered various awards from the TANGEDCO. [1] However power deficit seems to be playing an important role for the recent decision. [9]
The city of Chennai is classified into three regions: North Chennai, Central Chennai and South Chennai. [1] It is further divided into 15 zones, consisting of 200 wards. [ 2 ]
Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) or Greater Chennai is the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in India and the 35th most populous in the world. It consists of the core city of Chennai , which is coterminous with the Chennai district , and its suburbs in Kanchipuram , Chengalpattu , Thiruvallur and Ranipet districts.
West Chennai, with South Chennai, previously predominantly residential areas are fast turning into commercial areas, hosting a large number of IT and financial companies [1] along the GST Road, OMR and NH 48. West Chennai ends with the Tiruninravur area.
The city area covers an area of 476 km 2 (184 sq mi). [23] The metropolitan area covers 1,177 km 2 (454 sq mi). The city is divided on the basis of composition into four major parts: North, Central, South and West. North Chennai is primarily an industrial area. Central Chennai is the commercial heart of the city and the downtown area.
15 Zones of the Chennai Corporation after expansion The city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India, is managed by the Corporation of Chennai. Established as Madras Corporation in 1688, it is the oldest municipal body in India. It is headed by a mayor, who presides over 200 councillors each of whom represents a ward. The current mayor of Chennai was elected on 4 March 2022. Prior to its expansion in ...
Chennai has been featured in UNESCO Creative Cities Network list since October 2017 for its old musical tradition. [196] Government Museum, the second oldest museum in India. Chennai has a diverse theatre scene and is a prominent centre for Bharata Natyam, a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu and is the oldest dance in India. [197]
As of 2011 India census, [7] Chitlapakkam had a population of 37,906. Males constitute 49.97% of the population and females 50.03%. Chitlapakkam has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 86% and female literacy of 82%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.