Minjur
Vada Chennai | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
| Nickname: Vada Kanchi (North Kancheepuram) | |
  Minjur  Minjur  Minjur | |
| Coordinates: 13°16′N 80°16′E / 13.27°N 80.27°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thiruvallur |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.28 km2 (3.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 28,816 |
| • Density | 3,500/km2 (9,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 601203 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-18 |
Minjur is a suburb located in the northern outskirts of Chennai, India. It is located in Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Minjur is called 'Vada Kanchi' meaning North Kanchipuram. The locality has two famous temples for Shiva and Vishnu, similar to Kanchipuram. The neighbourhood is served by Minjur railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.