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Alandur

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Alandur

Alandur is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Manapakkam, 43km from Mahabalipuram.

Alandur is a city located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 164,430, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Alandur sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alandur to your route.

About Alandur

Alandur is a zone of Chennai corporation, and an urban node in Chennai district in Guindy division in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is surrounded by Guindy in the north and east, Adambakkam in the south, Pazhavanthangal in the south-west and Parangimalai (St. Thomas Mount) in the north-west. As of 2011, Alandur

Read more had a population of 164,430. The town agglomeration of Alandur will have an estimated population of 300,000 by 2030. Alandur neighbours the St. Thomas Mount Cantontment, the Officers Training Academy of the Indian army and the nearby towns of Guindy and Adambakkam. M. G. Ramachandran, a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu started his political career by winning his first legislative election from Alandur in 1967. Alandur also holds famous landmarks of Chennai namely Nehru Statue and Kathipara Junction.

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Where is Alandur located?

Alandur is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 13.0025 latitude, 80.2061 longitude.

What is the population of Alandur?

Alandur has a population of approximately 164,430 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
164,430
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
13.0025, 80.2061

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Alandur

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Madras International Circuit

India's original permanent racing circuit, opened 1990 outside Chennai, where most Indian racing drivers learned their craft. A tight 3.7km layout that still runs the national championship.

24 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Mahabalipuram

A UNESCO coastal town with 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples, monolithic rathas, and the famous Shore Temple facing the Bay of Bengal.

43 km · about 50 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Alandur.

Saint Thomas Mount

🇮🇳 India

1 km awayPop. 43,795

Ullagaram

🇮🇳 India

3 km awayPop. 53,322

Manapakkam

🇮🇳 India

4 km awayPop. 13,344

Meenambakkam

🇮🇳 India

4 km awayPop. 24,334

Ramapuram

🇮🇳 India

4 km awayPop. 52,295

Manappakkam

🇮🇳 India

4 km awayPop. 8,851

Madipakkam

🇮🇳 India

5 km awayPop. 35,752

Mugalivakkam

🇮🇳 India

5 km awayPop. 25,117

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