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| Country | India | ||
| State | Tamil Nadu | ||
| District(s) | Thiruvallur | ||
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30,978 (2001[update]) • 10,430 /km2 (27,014 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
| Area | 2.97 square kilometres (1.15 sq mi) | ||
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Valasaravakkam (Tamil: வளசரவாக்கம்) is a municipality in the Thiruvallur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and a residential suburb of the city of Chennai. It is located in the taluk of Poonamallee at a distance of approximately 15 kilometres from the heart of Chennai city. Valasaravakkam lies on the Arcot Road, one of Chennai's arterial roads. It is under the Maduravoyal election constituency.
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The first planned residential colonies in Valasaravakkam made their appearance during the Second World War. Prior to the war, Valasaravakkam was a small village forming a part of the Saidapet taluk of Chingleput district. Due to its remoteness, development took place at a slow pace until the 1980s. Its strategic location on the Arcot Road has resulted in accelerated growth since then.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1981 | 7,578 | — |
| 1991 | 21,953 | +189.7% |
| 1891 | 30,978 | +41.1% |
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As of 2001[update] India Census[1], Valasaravakkam had a population of 30,978. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Valasaravakkam has an average literacy rate of 89%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 87%. In Valasaravakkam, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Schools:: Important schools in Valasaravakkam include Chettinadu Foundation, Devi Academy Schools, Pon Vidyashram, La Chateline, Our Angel, St.John's and Holy Cross School. It is also a hub for academic tuitions with renowned coaching centres like Devi Institute of Mathematics.
Shopping:The retail landscape here has expanded as in any upcoming suburb. Valasaravalkam now has Reliance Fresh, Spencer's Daily, More, Nilgiris and many other departmental stores. One of the biggest shopping marts in Chennai - Mega Mart has come up in Valasaravakkam. General hardware and construction related outlets still have a major presence, indicating the ever expanding construction scene.
BBCL and Purvankara have developed major residential projects in Valasaravakkam. The region has good Sewage and road infrastructure. The region has its own neighbourhood newspaper called Valasai Times. The Velveeswarar Shivan temple is a very famous temple here. A movie called 'Veedu' was based on Valasaravakkam.
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