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Chennai district

Chennai district

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The Chennai District is a district in the State of Tamil Nadu, in South India. The district is a city district which means that it does not have a district headquarters. Most of the city region of Chennai comes under this district.

[edit] Demographics

This district is listed as the most advanced district in Tamil Nadu. It had a resident population of 4,343,645 as of 2001 excluding the huge commuter traffic from neighbouring districts. It is 100% urbanised as per Census 2001.[1]

About one-ninth of the Muslim population of Tamil Nadu live in this district.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.censusindiamaps.net/page/India_WhizMap/IndiaMap.htm

[edit] External links


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