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This is a list of metropolitan areas by population in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.As per the Constitution of India, a metropolitan area is defined as an area having a population of 10 lakh or more, comprised in one or more districts, and consisting of two or more municipalities or panchayats or other contiguous areas, specified by the Governor by a public notification.
Kolapakkam is known for its blend of residential neighborhoods and commercial establishments, rapidly developing into a prominent locality within the Chennai metropolitan area. Its strategic location near the Chennai Bypass and Outer Ring Road enhances its connectivity, making it easily accessible from various parts of the city.
The Karaikudi Urban Agglomeration, or Karaikudi Metropolitan Area, is the 21st most populous urbanized area in Tamil Nadu state of India. The Karaikudi Metropolitan Area [ 1 ] consists of the city of Karaikudi and its suburbs in Sivaganga district , together formed as Karaikudi Urban Agglomeration by government of Tamil Nadu.
The Coimbatore Metropolitan Area, or Coimbatore Urban Agglomeration, is the sixteenth-most populous metropolitan area in India, the second most populous metropolitan area in the state of Tamil Nadu next only to Chennai. The Coimbatore Metropolitan Area consists of the city of Coimbatore and its suburbs in Coimbatore district.
A municipal corporation is headed by a mayor, who presides over elected councilors representing individual wards. Chennai Corporation, established in 1688, is the oldest urban body in India and is the second oldest corporation in the world after London. [5]
Rank City District Population 2011 1 Chennai: Chennai: 8,696,010 2 Coimbatore: Coimbatore: 2,151,466 3 Madurai: Madurai: 1,462,420 4 Tiruchirappalli: Tiruchirappalli
In view of the fast-paced development taking place in areas beyond the present metropolitan area jurisdiction, like Sriperumbudur, Kelambakkam, Tiruvallur and Mahabalipuram, it became necessary to review the Chennai Metropolitan Planning Area that was notified in 1973-74, Vaithilingam said. [2] Chengalpattu (NH 45, GST Road) Gummidipoondi (NH 5)
The following are the cities in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, which have a population of 1 lakh (100,000) and above (city / corporation area only), based on the 2011 census conducted by Government of India. [1] [2]