Kolapakkam

Kolapakkam
Kolapakkam is located in Tamil Nadu
Kolapakkam
Kolapakkam
Kolapakkam, Kanchipuram district (Tamil Nadu)
Coordinates: 13°00′36″N 80°08′57″E / 13.0101°N 80.1492°E / 13.0101; 80.1492
Country India
StateTamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
DistrictKancheepuram district
Area
 • Total3.66 km2 (1.41 sq mi)
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total19,729
 • Density5,392/km2 (13,970/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil, English
 • SpeechTamil, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600116
Telephone Code044
NeighbourhoodsPorur, Mugalivakkam, Madhanandhapuram, Gerugambakkam, Kovur, Moulivakkam, Pammal, Anakaputhur and Meenambakkam
District CollectorTmt.Kalaiselvi Mohan
LSKancheepuram
MPG. Selvam
Websitehttps://kancheepuram.nic.in

Kolapakkam is a suburban area situated in the southwestern part of Chennai, within the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] It is located at an altitude of about 42 m above the mean sea level with the geographical coordinates of 13°00′36″N 80°08′57″E / 13.0101°N 80.1492°E / 13.0101; 80.1492[8] and is 20 kilometers from the city center. Kolapakkam is known for its blend of residential neighborhoods and commercial establishments, rapidly developing into a prominent locality within the Chennai metropolitan area. Its strategic location near the Chennai Bypass and Outer Ring Road enhances its connectivity, making it easily accessible from various parts of the city.

The area offers a mix of modern amenities and traditional charm, making it an attractive destination for families and professionals alike. Surrounded by several educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recreational spots, Kolapakkam continues to witness significant growth and urbanization.

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  2. ^ India Superintendent of Census Operations Madras (1964). District Census Handbook. Director of Stationery and Print.
  3. ^ Tamil Nadu (India) Public Elections Department (1969). Handbook of Electoral Areas: Chingleput District. Director of Stationery and Print., Tamil Nadu.
  4. ^ DT Next Bureau. "This stretch of Adyar river bund is a dumpyard that no one cares about". DT next. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  5. ^ The Hindu Bureau (1 December 2022). "Water Resources Department draws up ambitious plans to mitigate flooding in areas downstream of Porur lake". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  6. ^ The Hindu Bureau (31 January 2023). "Upper reaches of Adyar river continue to remain easy target for dumping waste". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  7. ^ DC Correspondent (26 August 2022). "Intruding structures to be removed from the flight path". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 5 March 2023. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "GeoHack - Kolapakkam". geohack.toolforge.org. Retrieved 27 June 2023.