Minjur

Minjur is a neighbourhood in North Chennai in the Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Minjur is also called 'Vada Kanchi' for North Kanchipuram. The town has two famous temples for Siva and Vishu, similar to Kanchipuram. The neighbourhood is served by Minjur railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.GeographyMinjur is located at. It has an average elevation of 11 metres (36 feet). With Ponneri as its north, Cholavaram as its west, Manali New Town, Manali and Thiruvottiyur as its south, it is situated about 25 km from north of chennai and well connected to city with roadways and railways.Minjur is a well-developed town which comprises more than 20 villages around it with most villages underdeveloped in terms of roads, schools. Minjur belongs to Ponneri taluk. Minjur name derived from great man Mr. Muganja Munivar lived in this place.DemographicsIndia census, Minjur had a population of 23,947. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Minjur has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 71%. In Minjur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Almost half the population dwells near and around ponneri as almost all state government offices, magistrate,registrar office, major banks is located at Ponneri. Minjur is a major vegetables consumables market for below poverty line people in the nearby villages. Minjur is also a key residential area for many years for Union Employees of Hinduja Group Companies located in Ennore and Tamil Nadu Electricity board Employees.