Thiruninravur

Thiruninravur is a neighbourhood situated on the western part of Chennai (formerly known as Madras), India. It is a suburb west part of Chennai city. It is located around 29 km from Chennai Central Railway station. Thirunindravur comes under Chennai Metropolitan Area. The neighbourhood is served by Thiruninravur railway station. It is famous for its temples.HistoryThe name 'Thirunindravur' comes from 'Thiru,' the name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and 'Nindra,' which refers to standing, and 'Vur,' which refers to a village or place. It is said that Lakshmi was travelling through the sky when she saw this beautiful village in which she stood and she wondered how beautiful this village, thus the place came to be known as Thiru-ninra-vur, the village where Lakshmi stood.This village is also the home town of Pusalar, the Nayanar saint.DemographicsIndia census, Thirunindravur had a population of 37,095. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thirunindravur has an average literacy rate of 91%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 95%, and female literacy is 88.6%. In Thirunindravur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.India census, Thirunindravur had a population of 29,395. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thirunindravur has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 60.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 77%. In Thirunindravur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.