Chitlapakkam

Chitlapakkam
Chitlapakkam Lake
Chitlapakkam
Location in Chennai Metropolitan Area
Chitlapakkam
Location in Tamil Nadu
Chitlapakkam
Location in India
Coordinates: 12°56′13.2″N 80°08′20.0″E / 12.937000°N 80.138889°E / 12.937000; 80.138889[1]
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
MetroChennai Metropolitan Area
DistrictChengalpattu
CityTambaram
Government
 • MPT.R. Baalu (DMK)
 • MLAS.R.Raja (DMK)
 • Corporation CommissionerR. Alagumeena IAS
 • MayorK. Vasanthakumari (DMK)
 • Deputy MayorG. Kamaraj (DMK)
Area
 • Total
2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Elevation
36.71 m (120.4 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
37,987
 • Density12,900/km2 (33,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
 • Additional officialEnglish
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600064
Vehicle RegistrationTN 11
Law enforcement agencyTambaram City Police
Urban planning agencyChennai Metropolitan Development Authority

Chitlapakkam is a residential locality located in Chennai Metropolitan Area governed by the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. It is well known for its small, perennial lake and adjoining ecosystems.