Tambaram

Tambaram
Tambaram
Location in Chennai Metropolitan Area
Tambaram
Location in Tamil Nadu
Tambaram
Location in India
Tambaram
Location in Asia
Tambaram
Location on Earth
Coordinates: 12°55′29.6″N 80°06′00.0″E / 12.924889°N 80.100000°E / 12.924889; 80.100000
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
MetroChennai Metropolitan Area
DistrictChengalpattu
Town incorporated1951
City incorporated3 November 2021
ClimateTropical Savanna climate
with a Dry Winter (Aw)
Government
 • TypeElected Council–Appointed Commissioner
 • BodyTambaram City Municipal Corporation
 • CommissionerS. Balachander IAS
 • MayorK. Vasanthakumari (DMK)
 • Deputy MayorG. Kamaraj (DMK)
 • National representation (MP)T.R. Baalu (DMK)
 • State representation (MLAs)I. Karunanithi (DMK)
S.R. Raja (DMK)
Area
 • Total
87.64 km2 (33.84 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,008,473
 • RankTamil Nadu: 6th
India: 65th
 • Density11,510/km2 (29,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
 • Additional officialEnglish
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PINs
600043-600048, 600059, 600063, 600064, 600070, 600073 - 600075, 600091, 600100, 600117, 600126, 600127, 600129
Area code+91-044
Vehicle RegistrationTN 11, TN 22, TN 85
Law enforcementTambaram City Police
Urban planning agencyCMDA

Tambaram is a City in Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, India. The city is governed by Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.