Vandalur

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native_name = Vandalur | type = suburb | metro=Chennai
latd = 12.89 | longd = 80.08
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Kancheepuram
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altitude = 50
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 13311| population_density =
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Vandalur is a census town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, located here houses some rare species of wild flora and fauna and is famous throughout India.

It is the location of B.S.A Crescent Engineering College, which is among the oldest of Self financing Engineering college in the state.

The nearest train station is Vandalur train station. There is a very good, frequent service of buses to commute from Vandalur. MeTC buses A18,B18,E18,PP21 etc, take you to vandalur from various points at Madras metro city.

Geography

Vandalur is located at coord|12.89|N|80.08|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Vandalur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vandalur] ] . It has an average elevation of 50 metres (164 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Vandalur had a population of 13,311. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Vandalur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 72%. In Vandalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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