Veppampattu
| Veppampattu Railway Station | |
|---|---|
| town panchayat | |
  Veppampattu Railway Station Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°07′29″N 79°59′50″E / 13.124834°N 79.997152°ECoordinates: 13°07′29″N 79°59′50″E / 13.124834°N 79.997152°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruvallur |
| Metro | Chennai City |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 602024 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 12 |
| Nearest city | Chennai |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Tiruvallur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Poonamallee |
Veppampattu (Tamil: வேப்பம்பட்டு)Railway station (or Veppampet) is a suburb of Chennai and rapid growing village under the Village Panchayats[1] in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu between Chennai and Arakkonam on the Chennai - Arakkonam railway line. It is fast-growing with a number of schools and colleges. Electric trains and NH 205 road provide transportation to Chennai. Veppampatu can be approached by both train and bus. Bus stop is very nearby railway station.
Veppampattu can be approached by Lucas-Thiruvallur High Road or Poonamalle High Road. Educational institutions and engineering colleges contribute to the development of Veppampattu. The next railway station is Thirunindravur, site of Engg College, Sriram Educational institutions. Veppampattu is located near Sriperambatur where an international airport is planned. Other plans include a bypass road from Tiruavallur to Avadi, with a proposal for an overbridge. And expecting this overbridge will be completed by 13 April.
The neighbourhood is served by the Veppampattu railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Veppampattu had a population of 20,456. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Veppampattu has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average, male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%.
Banks
Veppampattu has banks with the following.
| Bank Name | Public/Private | MICR Code | IFSC Code | ATM Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Overseas Bank | Public | 600020218 | IOBA0002772 [2] | Yes |
| Indian Bank | Public | 600019236 | IDIB000V111 | Yes |
| City Union Bank | Private | 607054204 | CIUB0000062 | Yes |
Buses
Veppampattu is well connected by road and rail. National Highroad 205 connecting Chennai and Anantpur in Andhra Pradesh.
MTC Services connecting Veppampattu:
| Route Number | Start | End | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| M54V | Poonamallee | Veppampattu Rly.St | Nenmam, Thirumazhisai |
| 54V | T Nagar | Veppampattu Rly.St | Saidapet, Guindy, Porur, Iyyappanthangal, Poonamallee |
| 77V | CMBT | Veppampattu Eswaran Nagar Bus Stand | Pattabiram, Avadi, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Mogappair Golden Flats |
| M77V(Extn) | CMBT | Koyembakkam | Pattabiram, Avadi, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Mogappair Golden Flats |
| 71V | Broadway | Veppampattu Eswaran Nagar Bus Stand | Central Railway Station, Tailors Road, New Avadi road, Avadi, Pattabiram |
| 70P | CMBT | Veppampattu Eswaran Nagar Bus Stand | Pattabiram, Avadi, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Padi, CMBT |
| 40A Ext | Anna Square | Veppampattu Eswaran Nagar Bus Stand | Pattabiram, Avadi, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Aminjikarai, Triplicane |
| 571 | Tiruvallur | Broadway | Veppampattu, Pattabiram, Avadi, Tailors Road, Central Railway Station |
| 572 | Tiruvallur | Ambattur Industrial Estate | Veppampattu, Pattabiram, Avadi |
| 572K | Ambattur Industrial Estate | Keelanur | Veppampattu, Pattabiram, Avadi |
Trains
Some fast and normal EMU trains bound to Thiruvallur, Kadambathur, Thiruvalangadu, Arakkonam Junction and Tiruttani starting from Chennai Central and Chennai Beach Velachery [3]halt at Veppampattu. Train timings between Chennai Central and Tirutani http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1345107817375-MASMSB-TRT%20%20up.pdf
Education institution's
Sriram College of Arts and Science
Sriram Polytechnic college
Sriram Vidya mandir matriculation school
Sriram Vidya mandir (CBSE) School
Sri Aravindar Matriculation School
Raja National Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Carmel Public School
Gnana Banu Matriculation School
Government Higher Secondary School
Sri Gomathi Vidyala. Sri Mahalakashmi Vidyalaya Metriculation School
Nearby town
- Perumalpattu, a village about 2 km from Veppampattu in South bound, is known for lush green scenery and comparatively untouched flora.
- Sevvaipettai Village, is about 2 km from Veppampattu in West bound, the population of the village increased highly in the last decade due to migration from other nearby villages as a result of the Housing Boarding scheme and it has oldest Government High School.